Gyeonggi Province Recruiting Youth Volunteers for "Abandoned Animal Bonding Program" During Winter Break

"Spending a Warm Winter with Abandoned Animals"
Gyeonggi Province Launches Winter Vacation Youth Volunteer Program

Gyeonggi Province is recruiting participants for the "Winter Vacation Volunteer Program Linked to Life Respect Education with Abandoned Animals," targeting adolescents in the province during the winter break.

Gyeonggi Province is recruiting participants for the "Winter Vacation Volunteer Program Linked to Life Respect Education with Abandoned Animals" targeting adolescents in the province during the winter vacation. Photo shows the youth volunteer group. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

The youth volunteer program held at Banryeomaru Hwaseong includes activities such as reading books with sheltered animals, taking walks, socialization play to foster emotional bonds, and making identification tags to prevent abandonment and loss.

The program also offers sessions that combine life respect education and education on preventing animal abandonment, providing an opportunity to learn about the value of life and social responsibility.

The volunteer program will be held five times during the winter break for youth aged 14 to under 20, with up to 10 participants per session. It will begin on Wednesday, January 14, and run every Wednesday until February 11, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Applications for the volunteer activities are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the 1365 Volunteer Portal from January 5 to February 10.

Students participating in the volunteer program will engage in activities such as ▲education on preventing abandonment and respecting life ▲bonding activities (Reading Cat, Reading Dog) ▲walking and socializing with sheltered animals ▲making identification tags ▲creating promotional cards. Participants will receive two hours of volunteer credit for each session.

Byun Heejeong, Director of Companion Animal Affairs at Gyeonggi Province, said, "I hope that our youth, who will lead the next generation, will develop a deep respect and sense of responsibility for life through this volunteer program and establish the right values toward animals."

Meanwhile, Banryeomaru Hwaseong is preparing a variety of educational programs tailored to different generations, age groups, and whether or not participants have companion animals. Information about the educational programs can be found on the Gyeonggi Province Animal Protection and Welfare Platform.