Mayor Yom Tae-young of Suwon: "I Will Create Better Environment for Volunteers"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Seo Dong-young] Mayor Yom Tae-young of Suwon said at the '16th Volunteer Day' commemorative ceremony held at City Hall on the 21st, "I will work alongside volunteers with a spirit of collective participation and create a city where volunteering thrives."

Attending the commemorative ceremony organized by the Suwon Volunteer Center, Mayor Yom said, "I will be a partner with volunteers in creating Suwon with the warmth of human touch." He continued, "Now is the time to pay attention to the treatment of volunteers. I will make greater efforts by supplementing related systems so that volunteers can serve in better environments."

The ceremony, attended by approximately 400 people including officials from Suwon volunteer organizations, volunteers, and public servants, proceeded with commendation for volunteers and organizations and a volunteer mileage donation ceremony.

Mayor Yom presented commendations to 13 volunteers and 9 organizations, including awards for outstanding organizations, most volunteer hours, and oldest volunteer.

He also delivered volunteer-donated mileage of 20 million won (5 million won each) in the form of Onnuri gift certificates to four institutions: Gwanggyo Senior Welfare Center, Homaesil Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Disabled, Yeonmu Social Welfare Center, and Uman Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.

Im Suk-ja, director of the Suwon Volunteer Center, said, "Volunteers practicing service throughout Suwon are the greatest gift to our society," and called on them to "take the lead in creating a warm community through sustained volunteer activities."

Meanwhile, the volunteer mileage donation program allows volunteers registered with the Suwon Volunteer Center to donate mileage accumulated according to volunteer hours for vulnerable populations. From November 5-18, approximately 500 people participated and donated 20 million won in mileage.