Gwangjin-gu, Recruiting for the 5th Youth Participation Committee

Recruitment for Youth Aged 9-24 in Gwangjin-gu Until April 17... 30 Selected After Document Screening ... Volunteer Hours Recognized for Campaign Activities, Various Support Benefits Including Commendation from District Mayor for Outstanding Participants

The scene of the 4th Youth Participation Committee's 'Youth Harmful Environment Monitoring' campaign held at Konkuk University Entrance Station in July last year

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) is recruiting the 5th Youth Participation Committee until April 17, where youth can directly discover policies related to youth and propose their opinions.

The ‘Gwangjin-gu Youth Participation Committee’ was launched in 2016 to promote active participation and activities of youth in the process of establishing youth-related policies in Gwangjin-gu and to listen to diverse opinions from youth.

Applicants must be residents of Gwangjin-gu aged 9 to 24, according to the youth age criteria under the Youth Basic Act, and a total of 30 people will be selected through document screening.

To apply, download the application form from the Gwangjin-gu Office website, fill it out, and submit it in person at the local community service center or the Gwangjin-gu Office Child and Youth Division, or apply via email (hellomrmr@gwangjin.go.kr).

Main activities include ▲ discovering youth policies and projects ▲ youth capacity-building workshops and democratic citizenship education ▲ campaign activities ▲ network exchange activities among youth participation organizations.

As a member of the Youth Participation Committee, participants will receive various activity support benefits such as ▲ volunteer hours credited for campaign activities ▲ mayor’s commendation for outstanding participants ▲ recommendation for Seoul city youth participation organization membership and learning mentoring ▲ activity expense support.

Detailed application and activity information can be found on the Gwangjin-gu Office website. For other inquiries, contact the Gwangjin-gu Office Child and Youth Division.

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, said, “Through the Gwangjin-gu Youth Participation Committee, I hope to directly hear the opinions of youth and prepare broader youth policies and projects,” adding, “I hope many local youth who are interested and passionate about youth and youth policies will participate in the recruitment of the 5th Youth Participation Committee.”