‘Our Neighborhood Clean’ Leading Community Development: ‘Dongdeok Clean Volunteer Group’

President Kim Myeong-ae and 46 Participants Including Students
Consistently Conducted Every Semester Since 2021

The Social Service Center at Dongduk Women's University announced on the 5th that 46 participants, including President Kim Myeong-ae, professors, staff, and students, took part in the 'Dongduk Clean Volunteer Group' program.

Members of Dongduk Women's University cleaning the streets.
Photo by Dongduk Women's University

The 'Dongduk Clean Volunteer Group' is a volunteer activity in which members of Dongduk Women's University clean the Wolgok-dong area to maintain a clean environment in the local community. Since 2021, this program has been conducted every semester under the supervision of the Social Service Center. This semester, more university members participated than before, dividing the area around the school into three zones for cleaning. While cleaning, the university members also communicated with local residents and received compliments and words of gratitude.

A student majoring in Applied Chemistry at Dongduk Women's University who participated in the volunteer activity held on the 28th of last month said, "The weather was clear, so cleaning was not difficult, and it felt like taking a walk." She added, "Participating in the cleaning volunteer work made me rethink the importance of the environment and the meaning of communication, so I want to participate more in volunteer activities."

President Kim said, "The Dongduk Clean Volunteer Group activities held every semester signify our university’s contribution to the local community through volunteering and fulfilling social responsibility." She added, "We will continue to create opportunities for students and faculty to participate more actively and strengthen cooperation with the local community."

Kang Su-mi, head of the Social Service Center at Dongduk Women's University, said, "Cleaning is a simple yet concrete and direct way to contribute to the local community." She added, "I am grateful for the active participation of Dongduk members and will plan even better volunteer programs."

Faculty members who participated in this volunteer activity are awarded 2 volunteer activity points, while staff and students receive 1 hour of volunteer activity credit.

Dongduk Women's University announced that the second round of activities will be held during the second semester.

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