Community-Based Volunteering Across the Daejeon–Chungcheong Region
In 2025, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Daejeon–Chungcheong Association carried out extensive volunteer activities across the Daejeon and Chungcheong regions, with 5,067 volunteers participating and 10,069 residents receiving support, according to the association.
Volunteer programs were conducted throughout Daejeon, Cheongju, Cheonan, Asan, Gongju, Gyeryong, Seosan, and Nonsan, addressing a wide range of local needs including senior care, support for vulnerable groups, disability inclusion, environmental protection, and community cooperation.
Regular, Targeted Programs for Different Community Needs
The association focused on customized, ongoing volunteer programs designed for specific groups rather than one-time events.
For seniors, the long-running “Baekse Manse” program provided emotional engagement and assistance with everyday challenges.
Another program, “Pink Bojagi,” delivered home-style meal boxes prepared with guidance from professional nutritionists, combining food support with emotional mentoring.
To encourage social connection between people with and without disabilities, the “Little Finger” program operated as a supporter-based activity aimed at expanding opportunities for participation and inclusion.
Meanwhile, “Dada Iksun” used small plants as a medium to promote communication and connection across generations and social backgrounds.
Environmental Action and Regional Cooperation
Environmental and coexistence-focused initiatives were also carried out throughout the year.
Through the “Let Nature Be Green” campaign, volunteers participated in activities such as wetland conservation, cultural heritage protection, disaster recovery, and flower-road creation in areas affected by illegal dumping.
The association also operated the “Good Consumption, Good Donation” initiative, partnering with local small businesses to donate a portion of proceeds to community causes.
In addition, regular disinfection volunteer services were provided at multi-use public facilities to support public health and safety.
Supporting Rural Communities and Winter Assistance
Volunteers also assisted farming households through seasonal agricultural support activities, helping address labor shortages in rural areas.
During winter, large-scale assistance efforts included briquette delivery for heating support, ensuring practical help for households facing cold-weather challenges.
A Decade of Honoring Seniors Through the “Hyo Festival”
One of the association’s longest-running initiatives, the “Hyo (Filial Piety) Festival,” marked its 10th anniversary in 2025.
First launched in 2015, the event invites senior residents from Yongmun-dong and Tanbang-dong in Seo-gu, Daejeon, and has become a regular annual gathering held each May during Korea’s Family Month.
The association confirmed that the festival will continue in the coming years as a consistent expression of respect and care for elderly community members.
Continuing a Model of Consistent, Local Volunteering
Through sustained participation and region-wide coordination, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Daejeon–Chungcheong Association emphasized continuity, responsiveness, and cooperation in its 2025 volunteer work.
Rather than focusing on short-term outcomes, the association highlighted its commitment to regular engagement, local partnerships, and practical support shaped by on-site needs—an approach it plans to continue building on in the years ahead.
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