Recruitment of Senior Job Participants in Gangseo, Gwangjin, Geumcheon, Dongjak, Jungnang, Dongdaemun, and Seongdong Districts

[Seoul District News] Gangseo-gu Recruits 3,278 Participants for 2023 Senior Job Project... Gwangjin-gu Recruits 2,387 Participants for Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project until 23rd... Geumcheon-gu Recruits 3,043 for 34 Projects & Accepts On-site Applications at 6 Agencies from Dec 12 to 28... Dongjak-gu Recruits 2,497 Participants for 2023 Senior Job Support Project from 12th... Jungnang-gu Recruits 2,244 Jobs in Public Interest, Market, and Social Service Types until 16th... Dongdaemun

Elderly people working as cafe baristas

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Kim Tae-woo) is recruiting 3,278 participants for the ‘2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ until the 23rd.

The ‘Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ is a program that supports jobs and social activities so that seniors in the area can enjoy a healthy old age.

This year, 20 neighborhood community centers and 13 implementing agencies will operate 58 detailed projects in four categories: ▲Public Interest Activities (2,511 people) ▲Social Service Type (449 people) ▲Market Type (216 people) ▲Employment Referral Type (102 people).

The working period for public interest activities is 10 to 12 months (within 3 hours per day, at least 30 hours per month), and for social service type, 10 months (within 15 hours per week, 60 hours per month). Other types vary depending on the workplace conditions.

Applicants must be basic pension recipients aged 65 or older residing in Gangseo-gu. For some market type, employment referral type, and social service type projects, anyone aged 60 or older can apply.

Duplicate participation within the senior job project is not allowed. Recipients of livelihood benefits under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, workplace health insurance subscribers, and long-term care insurance grade assessors are excluded from participation.

Those wishing to participate can bring an application form, resident registration certificate, and ID card to the neighborhood community center or the Gangseo Senior Club or apply through the ‘Bokjiro’ website. However, even those who apply through the ‘Bokjiro’ website must visit the implementing agency in person to submit supporting documents.

Detailed information can be found on the ‘Gangseo-gu Office website - Gangseo News - Notices/Legislative Announcements’. For detailed information on each project, contact the respective senior job implementing agency.

Final candidates will be selected based on criteria such as basic pension income recognition amount, household composition, and activity capability, and the results will be individually notified by each implementing agency.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “Next year’s senior job project is expected to provide opportunities to share experience and wisdom, bringing positive effects throughout the local community,” adding, “We will implement more diverse projects and policies so that seniors can maintain happiness and health through job and social activity participation.” For inquiries, contact the Gangseo-gu Senior Welfare Division.

Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) is recruiting 2,387 participants for the 2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project until the 23rd.

The ‘Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ helps seniors aged 65 or older, who make up more than 15% of the district’s population, achieve economic independence and supports various jobs and social activities so that seniors can live active and healthy lives.

For 2023, a total of 2,387 jobs are prepared: ▲Public Interest Type 1,768 ▲Social Service Type 310 ▲Market Type 183 ▲Employment Referral Type 126, which is 70 more than in 2022.

Selected seniors will engage in ▲‘Public Interest Type’ projects for community benefit such as community environment guardians, park management assistants, gateball environment maintenance, and coffee grounds recycling project teams ▲‘Social Service Type’ projects utilizing seniors’ activity capabilities such as childcare facility support and senior pension guide activities ▲‘Market Type’ projects supporting sales activities such as subway courier services ▲‘Employment Referral Type’ projects for private company employment such as exam proctor dispatch.

Public interest type projects are open to Gwangjin-gu residents aged 65 or older receiving the basic pension. Some market type, social service type, and employment referral type projects are open to residents aged 60 or older. However, livelihood benefit recipients under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, workplace health insurance subscribers, long-term care insurance grade assessors (grades 1 to 5, cognitive support grade), and those currently participating in government or local government job projects are excluded from selection.

Applications are accepted until the 23rd. Applicants must bring a resident registration certificate, ID card, and COVID-19 vaccination confirmation documents and apply at the neighborhood community center, Gwangjin Senior Club, or designated implementing agencies such as the Korean Senior Citizens Association Gwangjin Branch.

Selection is based on criteria such as basic pension income recognition amount, household composition, and activity capability. Final selected candidates will be individually notified by the application agency.

Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “Good jobs are the best welfare,” adding, “We will continue to seek various ways to help seniors generate income and participate socially, as well as provide good jobs to residents.”

Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon) is recruiting 3,043 participants for the ‘2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ from December 12 to 28 to help seniors lead active and healthy lives.

The recruitment fields include four types: ‘Public Interest Activities’ for community benefit, ‘Social Service Type’ providing services in areas needing social help, ‘Market Type’ operated with business profits, and ‘Employment Referral Type’ connecting those with job skills to demand sites.

Public interest activities are open to basic pension recipients aged 65 or older, recruiting 2,173 people for 20 projects such as subway station environment cleaning and elementary school lunch distribution. Social service type targets seniors aged 65 or older (some projects for those 60 or older), recruiting 386 people for 5 projects including community care, safety, and public facility administrative support.

Market type is open to those aged 60 or older, recruiting 356 people for 8 projects such as convenience stores and cafes. Employment referral type targets those aged 60 or older, recruiting 128 people through employment linkage with private companies.

Seniors wishing to participate should bring an ID card, resident registration certificate, passport-sized photo, basic pension recipient confirmation (for public interest activities only), and COVID-19 vaccination proof to visit implementing agencies such as Geumcheon Senior Club, Geumcheon Senior Welfare Center, Geumcheon Hoam Senior Welfare Center, Cheongdam Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Geumcheon Nuri Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, and the Korean Senior Citizens Association Geumcheon Branch. However, livelihood benefit recipients under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, those participating in two or more government or local government job projects, workplace health insurance subscribers (except employment referral type), and long-term care grade assessors (grades 1 to 5, cognitive support grade) cannot apply.

Participants are selected in order of highest scores based on selection criteria such as income level, and selected participants will be individually notified.

Mayor Yoo Sung-hoon said, “We will successfully promote the ‘Continuous Expansion of Good Senior Jobs,’ a pledge of the 8th elected administration, to help seniors enjoy healthy and active old age.”

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) is recruiting 2,497 participants for the ‘2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ from the 12th to the 28th.

A total of 43 projects are divided into three types: ▲Public Interest Activities 1,973 ▲Social Service Type 326 ▲Market Type 198, recruiting a total of 2,497 participants.

Public interest activities target basic pension recipients aged 65 or older and include tasks such as senior civil service assistants, Nodeul Clean Volunteer Group, elementary school meal and after-school assistants, and meal delivery for solitary seniors (Nono Care).

Social service type involves seniors aged 65 or older supporting daycare centers, traffic safety guidance, and senior helpers at study rooms or local children’s centers.

Market type recruits those aged 60 or older capable of operating Dongjak Turtle Courier, local cooperative workshops, and coffee sales booths.

Residents wishing to participate can apply by visiting the neighborhood community center or designated implementing agencies (Korean Senior Citizens Association Dongjak Branch, Dongjak 50 Plus Center, etc., 9 locations) by the 28th.

Detailed information on each project and required documents can be found on the Dongjak-gu Office website under ‘Recruitment Announcements’.

Selected participants will start activities as early as January next year and must complete mandatory training on safety, etiquette, and job duties before starting work.

Mayor Park Il-ha said, “The rich experience and capabilities of seniors will be utilized where social help is needed,” adding, “We will continue to lead in providing quality senior jobs and senior welfare.”

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is recruiting 2,244 participants for the ‘Senior Social Activity Support Project’ until the 16th of this month.

The ‘Senior Social Activity Support Project,’ which provides various jobs suited to seniors’ abilities and aptitudes, was established to prevent income gaps for low-income seniors and to address welfare blind spots.

This year, 9 agencies will recruit a total of 2,244 participants in three types: ▲Public Interest Activities ▲Market Type ▲Social Service Type.

Public interest activities include community children’s center care, elementary school meal assistance, and senior center helpers, with activity fees of 270,000 KRW for those working more than 30 hours per month.

Market type includes silver cafes and gallery cafes. Activity fees are determined upon signing a labor contract.

The most popular social service type jobs increased significantly from 40 last year to 326 this year. These include child care helpers, study material room teachers, public administrative support teams, and village safety helpers, with activity fees up to approximately 710,000 KRW for 60 hours of work per month.

Applicants must be basic pension recipients aged 65 or older residing in Jungnang-gu. Some projects allow seniors aged 60 or older to participate. However, livelihood benefit recipients under the National Basic Livelihood Security Act, those participating in two or more other job projects, workplace health insurance subscribers, long-term care insurance grade assessors, and disqualified participants from last year’s senior job project are excluded.

Seniors wishing to participate should bring an ID card, resident registration certificate, and other required documents to the implementing agency or neighborhood community center by December 16. Final selections will be announced in January next year, and the activity period runs from February to December next year.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi said, “I hope seniors increase social activities through participation in various job projects and enjoy a vibrant old age,” adding, “We will continue to strive to provide broader opportunities for seniors’ social participation.”

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) is operating the ‘2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ to provide various jobs for seniors and support healthy old age.

A total of 2,341 seniors will participate in the 2023 senior job project. The district-run neighborhood community centers will engage 420 people in activities such as village clean helpers and street tree caretakers, while 1,921 seniors will be recruited for projects conducted by job implementing agencies.

There are five implementing agencies: Korean Senior Citizens Association Dongdaemun Branch, Dongdaemun Senior Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Jangan Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, Dongdaemun Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, and Dongdaemun Senior Club.

By project type, there are 1,767 public interest activity jobs, 193 market type jobs, 303 social service type jobs, and 78 employment referral type jobs.

Public interest activity participants receive 270,000 KRW for 30 hours per month (within 3 hours per day). Social service type participants receive 594,000 KRW per month for 60 hours of work (excluding weekly holidays and annual leave allowances). Market and employment referral type participants receive salaries determined by labor contracts.

The application period is until the 16th. Applicants can apply by visiting their resident registration neighborhood community center or one of the five implementing agencies. After the application deadline, final participants will be selected based on a scoring system by project type, and results will be individually notified by the agencies. Detailed information is available on the Dongdaemun-gu website under notices.

Mayor Lee Pil-hyung said, “Senior jobs provide a great opportunity for seniors to live active and healthy lives and supplement their income,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to help seniors have happy old ages through various projects and programs beyond the senior job project.”

Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) announced that it will recruit 1,732 participants for the ‘2023 Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project’ from the 8th to the 21st of this month.

The project, with a total budget of about 7.1 billion KRW, will recruit 1,415 people for 18 public interest activity projects such as elementary school meal helpers and school zone traffic guidance, 266 people for 18 social service type projects such as child care helpers and senior elevator safety teams, and 51 people for 3 market type projects such as coffee beverage manufacturing and sales, totaling 39 projects and 1,732 participants.

Eligibility by type: public interest activities require applicants to be basic pension recipients aged 65 or older residing in Seongdong-gu; social service type requires seniors aged 65 or older; market type requires seniors aged 60 or older.

Seniors wishing to participate should bring an ID card and apply in person at neighborhood community centers, the Korean Senior Citizens Association Seongdong Branch, Seongdong Senior Comprehensive Welfare Center, and 7 other implementing agencies by the 21st. Online applications are also possible via the ‘Senior Job Here’ or ‘Bokjiro’ websites.

Selection will be based on a scoring system considering income recognition amount, household head status, activity capability, and health condition, with higher scores selected first. The project will officially start in January next year.

Public interest activity participants receive up to 270,000 KRW for 30 hours of monthly activity; social service type participants receive up to 710,000 KRW for 60 hours monthly; market type participants receive salaries based on labor contracts from business profits such as Cafe Seoul Forest and joint workshops. Additionally, seniors participating in the job project must complete annual mandatory training.

Mayor Jung Won-oh said, “The Senior Job and Social Activity Support Project aims to support income and promote social participation in old age, which will not only supplement seniors’ income but also increase life satisfaction,” adding, “We will continue to strive to discover various jobs for Seongdong seniors.”