25 seniors and 20 single-person-household youth to visit Jideoksa on Oct. 31 for a historical tour, cultural performances and cross-generational talk
Applications open to 20 youth on a first-come, first-served basis through Oct. 28
Dongjak-gu is recruiting young participants for "Intergenerational Dongjak Outing," a program designed to break down barriers between generations.
Organized jointly by the Dongjak-gu Single-Person Household Support Center and Sangdo Eunbit Welfare Center, the program aims to give seniors and young adults — who rarely have opportunities to interact — a chance to explore local history and culture together. Through sharing everyday experiences across generations, organizers hope to bring renewed vitality to seniors and offer youth a chance to gain life wisdom.
The outing runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 31.
A total of 45 people will take part — 25 seniors from Sangdo Eunbit Welfare Center and 20 young adults from single-person households in Dongjak-gu. Each youth participant will be paired with one or two seniors for the day's activities.
Participants will visit Jideoksa, a local landmark at 174 Yangnyeong-ro, where they will hear a guided historical tour and watch cultural performances including a flute recital. They will then take part in a cross-generational talk themed "Have you ever been old? I've been young!" — sharing thoughts and stories from their daily lives.
Lunch dosirak and a small commemorative gift will be provided to all participants. Youth participants will also receive five hours of volunteer service credit through the 1365 Volunteer Portal.
The program is open to 20 young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 (born between 1986 and 2006), with applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through Oct. 28.
Interested youth can apply by scanning the QR code on the promotional poster or through the registration link.
Applicants will be notified individually of their acceptance. On the day of the outing, all participants will gather at the Dongjak-gu Family Center at 37 Maebong-ro and walk together to Jideoksa.
The district plans to conduct a safety briefing covering stair use, uphill walking precautions and adjusting pace to individual conditions. Participants will also be covered by accident insurance.
For further inquiries, contact the Dongjak-gu Single-Person Household Support Center.
Dongjak-gu District Mayor Ryu Sam-young said, "A small shared experience — walking together and talking — can be the starting point for understanding one another. I hope this outing becomes a foundation for building a community where people respect diverse experiences and values across age and generation, and live together in harmony."
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