The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Masan Branch carried out a safety-focused volunteer project at Dongmasan Traditional Market, improving electrical facilities through cooperative community action.
Winter settles heavily over traditional markets. Wires age, facilities tire, and small risks quietly grow.
On the 23rd, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Masan Branch visited Dongmasan Traditional Market, launching a planned volunteer initiative titled Warmth Sharing to help merchants and citizens spend a safer, warmer winter.
This was not a one-day display of goodwill, but a field-centered effort focused on real safety improvements within the market.
Preparing Before Acting: A Volunteer Effort Built on Inspection
Identifying Safety Risks in Advance
Approximately 100 volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Masan Branch participated in the activity.
Before the service day, volunteers conducted preliminary inspections, checking aging electrical wiring and facility conditions throughout the market.
Based on these findings, the team planned targeted improvements rather than general cleanup.
A Full Day on Site: Practical Repairs from Morning to Evening
Electrical Wiring and Facility Maintenance
From early morning until evening, volunteers worked directly on site.
Their efforts focused on:
Organizing and securing old electrical wiring
Repairing aged facilities inside the merchants’ association office
The goal was simple and clear—reduce potential hazards and improve daily safety for those who work and shop in the market.
Cooperation, Not Charity: A Shared Model of Volunteering
Merchants and Volunteers Working Together
This activity stood out as a mutual cooperation model rather than one-sided assistance.
The Dongmasan Market Merchants’ Association supported the project by covering material costs and providing meals for volunteers.
This shared responsibility allowed volunteers to focus fully on their tasks, while the atmosphere on site naturally became one of collaboration and trust.
Safety Felt by the Community
Citizens visiting the market expressed reassurance after seeing the improvements.
The organized wiring and repaired facilities helped ease wintertime safety concerns, especially related to electrical risks.
The response reflected a common feeling: practical, behind-the-scenes volunteering often brings the greatest comfort.
Continuing to Share Warmth in Everyday Spaces
The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Masan Branch emphasized that traditional markets are deeply connected to local livelihoods and regional economies.
By supporting safer and more comfortable environments for merchants, the group continues its commitment to field-based, practical volunteering.
Alongside traditional market support, the Masan Branch consistently carries out environmental cleanup and traffic safety activities, extending warmth throughout the local community.
📎 Related News Article: Read more about the volunteer project here.
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