A Year of Steady, Field-Based Volunteering
Throughout 2025, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Busan–Gyeongnam East Association carried out community service activities rooted in consistency rather than one-time events. According to the association, its volunteer work focused on responding to local needs across seasons while building long-term relationships with communities.
As a result, the year’s activities were summarized not only through numbers, but through ongoing engagement with residents and partner organizations across the region.
Key Figures From 2025 Activities
The Busan–Gyeongnam East Association reported the following results for 2025:
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2,462 volunteers participated
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115 days of volunteer activity were recorded
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19,009 residents received direct or indirect support
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Activities covered 8 service areas, including environment, health, welfare, and safety
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4 local institutions and organizations signed cooperation agreements
In recognition of these efforts, the association received two awards, including commendations from the Busan Nam-gu Veterans Hall Council and the Changwon Branch of the Korea Disabled Veterans Association.
Seasonal Support Across Communities
Volunteer activities were carried out in response to seasonal and regional needs. Support for veterans and vulnerable groups included the distribution of 2,500 masks and potted succulents, as well as a large-scale kimchi-making initiative that produced 800 heads of kimchi for community sharing.
During the summer, the association implemented a “Smart Summer Living Project,” distributing bottled water to help residents cope with extreme heat. In winter, volunteers participated in briquette-sharing programs and assisted with recovery work in areas affected by flooding and cold weather.
Environmental Protection and Public Safety Efforts
Environmental and safety-focused activities continued throughout the year. Through the “Let Nature Be Green” campaign, volunteers conducted environmental cleanups and wildfire prevention efforts, including patrols and awareness activities in mountainous areas.
Citizen-participation programs were also organized, such as a wildfire-prevention photo exhibition, letter-writing campaigns expressing gratitude to firefighters, and safety outreach for hikers. Additional initiatives included street-cleaning activities combined with public transportation awareness campaigns and voice-phishing prevention programs aimed at improving everyday safety.
Cooperation With Disability Organizations and Local Events
The association strengthened cooperation with disability-related organizations through support for family music concerts, meal services at welfare centers, encouragement campaigns, and barefoot-walking health activities. Volunteers also supported local events by participating as staff members, including at a national walking event held along the Taehwagang River in Ulsan.
These activities emphasized participation alongside community members rather than one-directional assistance.
Recognition Built on Continuity
Local organizations noted that trust was built through repeated visits and long-term engagement rather than short-term aid. This continuity contributed to formal recognition from veterans’ groups in both Busan and Changwon, highlighting the association’s role in promoting welfare for national merit recipients and strengthening remembrance values.
Looking Toward 2026
Building on its 2025 experience, the Busan–Gyeongnam East Association announced plans to further strengthen year-round, sustainable volunteer programs in 2026. Key focus areas include environmental protection, disaster response, and support for vulnerable groups, with expanded citizen-participation campaigns and cooperation with local institutions.
An association representative stated that volunteering is viewed as a process of building relationships rather than accumulating records. While numerical results summarize the year, the association emphasized that community trust and on-site responsiveness remain its primary standards.
Continuing a People-Centered Approach
The 2025 activities of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Busan–Gyeongnam East Association illustrate how consistent, locally rooted volunteering can respond to diverse community needs. As the association moves into 2026, it plans to deepen its engagement by focusing on long-term cooperation and practical support shaped by local realities.
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