Breaking Barriers, Building Friendships: Shincheonji Volunteers Unite Communities Through Lawn Bowls
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| Volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Chungju Branch are spending an enjoyable time with lawn bowl members at the Chungju City Lawn Bowls Centre for People with Disabilities on 27th October. |
The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Chungju Branch brought together approximately 60 people, including members of the disabled lawn bowls club and veterans’ organisations, for a friendly lawn bowls match, meal service, and environmental cleanup on 27th October at the lawn bowls court for people with disabilities in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province.
The event was part of the group’s ‘Pinky Promise’ volunteer programme, which aims to break down barriers between people with and without disabilities through shared activities. The branch has maintained a relationship with the disabled lawn bowls club for more than 10 years.
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| Volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Chungju Branch are playing a friendly match with lawn bowl members at the Chungju City Lawn Bowls Centre for People with Disabilities on 27th October. |
Participants formed mixed teams and enjoyed a friendly match, with experienced players guiding first-time participants through the rules and techniques of the sport.
Reflecting on the experience, Park (68, female, Yeonsu-dong, Chungju) said:
“It was especially meaningful to bring people from different groups together and enjoy the game in such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. I hope more people will take an interest in and show their support for lawn bowls.”
Volunteer Yang-ji Lee (54, female, Gyohyeon-dong, Chungju), who tried the sport for the first time, shared:
“I realised that lawn bowls requires considerable precision and concentration. Thanks to the players’ friendly guidance, I thoroughly enjoyed taking part. I was particularly impressed by their focus and passion, and it was a meaningful opportunity to spend time with them and build connections.”
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| Volunteers from the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Chungju Branch are cleaning toilets inside the Chungju City Lawn Bowls Center for People with Disabilities on 27th October. |
Following the match, volunteers served meals to participants and carried out an environmental cleanup, collecting litter and tidying the surrounding area.
A representative of the Chungju branch said, “It was meaningful to connect with members of the veterans’ organisations and the disabled lawn bowls club, and to strengthen our bonds through this event. We will continue to serve and support the local community through various volunteer activities.”
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