If you are new to Suwon and looking for voulunteering, please email me!

As you can see, I have uploaded the post volunteering reports after weekly activities. However, what you see is only the tip of the iceberg. About 10 volunteers have become really close friends, work at the same place, share different hobbies, fun and dedicate themselves to the cause and this is not seen online.

Don't just leave should you look for some volunteering action in the city of Suwon. Get involved. Reach out.

Thank you.

2011-09-05

Get ready to launch volunteering activities in Suwon

Yesterday, I went to the local branch office of this volunteering organization in order to discuss my plans to start volunteering in Suwon.

Even though it was a Sunday, there was a person working on a graveyard shift. It took me about 30 minutes for me to get there by bike. Since it was so nice, the ride was also very much pleasant.

The location of the office was near Suwon Station. And I passed by the brothel accidentally. As I averting my eyes, I saw this guy that looked like a Southeast Asian, hiding himself around the corner on the street and peeking at the hookers there.

Also, I witness a car accident. As I was biking downhill, I saw a car making a left turn to the back alley and clip a this Korean guy accident. The guy fell and the driver jumped out of the car to make sure he is okay. The car was moving slowly, so there was no blood or anything. I wanted to stay there a bit longer to see the scene, but since it was already late at night, I moved on.

Finally, I spotted the building, parked the bicycle and walked up the step. It was 8 in the evening and yet there were homeless people talking a shower. They were taking a number so that they were given some space to sleep tonight. Yes, the guy I was supposed to meet was giving out numbers to those walking in to secure a spot to sleep on tonight.

As I told the guy at the organization why I was here, he looked a bit suspicious. But as I explained on, he ushered me in and offered me a cup of cold water. In simultaneity, more homeless people walked in and asked for their space to crash. The meeting was constantly interrupted.

As I said to the guy, I am not asking for monetary support. All I need is a bit of space where, on a regular basis, volunteers I will recruit gather and bag up food to dole out to homeless at Suwon station. After I made clear that I don't need money, he looked very much relieved and cooperative. Since he was already preoccupied with the homeless, I left my name and cell number and headed back to home.

I am expecting the green light from them in a day or two. But I am not quite sure how many people in or in the vicinity of Suwon would like to join the volunteering. So far, about 5 or 6 people have contacted me after reading the piece on Koreahearld. http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20110823000885

Since next week is Chuseok and a week after, I need to work, I think the first meeting would be 25th September. Frankly, I am tad nervous, but at the same time I am looking forward this challenge.
Posted by Oh! at 11:33
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  1. daniellekristannaSeptember 16, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    sounds like an adventure! I would love to explore the possibility of volunteering in Suwon. Did you have any difficulties in language barrier so far?

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    1. Oh!September 17, 2015 at 9:31 AM

      Hello, there. The volunteering is still on going and we don't have any language difficulties. Normally, we do engage with the homeless, but, not a whole lot of actions or word exchange. https://www.facebook.com/helpyoursuwon You can take a look at this and let me know if you are interested.

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