Guro-gu to Host 2024 'Volunteer Day' Commemoration Event

On the 5th at Guro-gu Community Center... Over 300 Group and Individual Volunteers Attended
Awarded Certificates of Commendation, Plaques of Appreciation, and Certification Plaques and Medals to a Total of 141 Individuals and Groups

On the 5th, Guro-gu held a commemorative event for the ‘2024 Volunteer Day’ at the Guro-gu Community Center.

To mark Volunteer Day on December 5th, the district organized the event to promote local residents' participation in volunteer activities and to honor the dedication of volunteers.

About 300 people attended the event, including Um Eui-sik, Acting Mayor of Guro-gu, key figures, and individual and group volunteers.

The event began with congratulatory performances by the classical crossover ensemble ‘MOA’ and popera group ‘Benny &’. It then proceeded with △ viewing of the 2024 volunteer activity video △ awards for exemplary volunteers and volunteer organizations △ presentation of appreciation plaques to sponsors (individuals and groups) △ and awarding of volunteer achievement certification medals.

The district awarded certificates of commendation to 36 individual volunteers, 2 exemplary volunteer organizations, and 3 outstanding managers of volunteer demand organizations. Additionally, appreciation plaques were presented to 7 volunteer-supporting companies and organizations.

In particular, two volunteers who contributed over 5,000 hours received the ‘Volunteer King’ certification plaque; 17 volunteers with over 3,000 hours received gold medals; 20 volunteers with over 2,000 hours received silver medals; and 54 volunteers with over 1,000 hours received bronze medals.

A Guro-gu official stated, “The dedication and efforts of volunteers are warming our local community,” and added, “We hope that in 2025, Guro-gu residents will continue to practice sharing and volunteering together to create greater happiness within our community.”

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