Dongdaemun-gu Organizes Celebration Event for Volunteers

'2023 Volunteer Day Commemoration Event' Held on the 5th for Volunteer Day... Volunteer King Certificate, Minister of the Interior and Safety Commendation Awarded... Celebration Performances and Various Experience Booths Also Operated

Dongdaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) held the 2023 Volunteer Day commemorative event under the theme "Let's Be Together, Dongdaemun-gu! Happy Volunteering!" on the 5th at the multipurpose auditorium on the 2nd floor of the Dongdaemun-gu Office.

In this event, to celebrate Volunteer Day on December 5th, Dongdaemun-gu volunteers who have practiced sharing for neighbors and the community throughout the year gathered to foster harmony and communication. The event concluded the year’s volunteer activities with an award ceremony including the Volunteer King certificate, the Minister of the Interior and Safety Commendation for the Korea Volunteer Award, commendations for outstanding volunteers, corporate volunteer commendations for social contribution activities, a volunteer oath ceremony, a screening of volunteer activity videos, and performances dedicated to volunteers.

In the lobby in front of the event hall, a photo zone and an activity photo exhibition (slide video) for volunteers were set up, along with six experience booths including nail art.

As a special performance for volunteers, 18 individuals with developmental disabilities from the local Disabled Job Center "Kkumdurae" performed lively rhythmic dances, and the "International Rotary District 3650 Women's Committee" donated their talents with performances including vocal and yodel songs.

In particular, to commemorate and celebrate Volunteer Day, Clarins Korea and Dong-A Socio Holdings sponsored cosmetics and beverages, enriching the event further.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, expressed his support for the volunteers, saying, "I sincerely thank the volunteers who have practiced sharing in unseen places for neighbors and the community. The district will do its best to support volunteers so that they can take pride in their activities."