As Korea's cherished holiday Chuseok approached, the Masan branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group conducted a volunteer campaign to revitalize the Dongmasan Market. Chuseok is a traditional Korean holiday when families gather together to prepare traditional foods and enjoy quality time. Markets become especially busy during this season, as many people visit to purchase fresh fruits and quality ingredients for their holiday celebrations. The Shincheonji volunteers walked through every corner of the market, cleaning store signs and collecting trash to help prepare a welcoming environment for visitors. They also distributed 35 reusable shopping bags to citizens, encouraging them to join the effort to reduce single-use items. Many of the market's shops have been operating for years, leaving their signs weathered and dirty. The merchants expressed deep gratitude as the volunteers carefully cleaned and restored their signboards. What made this volunteer effort particularly ...
Sometimes the most meaningful work happens behind the scenes. For over a decade, Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Chungju branch has been quietly supporting disabled athletes in their community—and it's making a real difference. A Decade of Dedication On October 10th, the Chungju Disabled Lawn Bowls Federation honored the volunteer group with a plaque of appreciation. The recognition came after 10 years of consistent partnership—supporting competitions twice a year since 2014. At this year's National Disabled Lawn Bowls Championships in June, about 60 volunteers served meals for 600+ athletes and families . They also handled venue cleanup and safety management—all the unglamorous work that keeps events running smoothly. The Real Impact A volunteer representative shared: "We want to help disabled participants feel more comfortable competing. We'll keep working to improve disability awareness and spread volunteer culture." Disabled athletes face enough barrie...