Assemblyman Jang Dong-hyeok and Volunteers Serve 550 Seniors at Mapo Welfare Center

For seniors with mobility issues, volunteers also took on the role of directly bringing meals to and collecting them from the hall.

This led to a lighthearted conversation asking if the person in charge would be willing to switch to a different role.

Volunteers began preparing for efficient distribution in line with this scale.

For efficient meal distribution, a method was discussed where seniors would remain seated at tables, and volunteers would bring meals directly to them. This was deemed to help increase distribution speed and reduce confusion.

Volunteers coordinated to find the most efficient method while adhering to cooking guidelines for quick distribution. This was part of reflecting the on-site situation to provide meals to many seniors in a short time.

A welfare center official once again gathered volunteers and assigned roles. Each volunteer was given tasks such as preparing trays, distributing kimchi, serving milk, and handing out cutlery. An auxiliary role of directly delivering and clearing meals for seniors with mobility issues was also emphasized, and volunteers were informed that roles could be swapped as needed.

During the meal service, a joke about task difficulty came up again. Assemblyman Park Choong-kwon made a remark to the effect that his role of distributing cutlery was the easiest, which lightened the mood on-site.

This information was crucial for planning efficient meal distribution.

An opinion was raised at the meal distribution site that there was a shortage of personnel for hall delivery to seniors with mobility issues. Consequently, a request for additional volunteer support was made.

The volunteer supervisor emphasized adherence to hygiene guidelines to prevent hair contamination. Each volunteer's role, including tray distribution, kimchi and milk service, and cutlery setting, was reconfirmed. Furthermore, they were asked to pay careful attention, such as directly delivering meals to seniors with mobility issues and assisting with clearing after meals.

A conversation among volunteers about the difference in difficulty between setting cutlery and distributing trays resumed. Some participants mentioned that the role of distributing cutlery was relatively easy, suggesting the need for role changes. This was part of the process of finding efficient operational methods suited to the on-site situation.

The total scale of 550 meals to be distributed today was reconfirmed, and an efficient operational strategy was shared. The official suggested that the method of volunteers directly delivering meals to seniors who remain seated, rather than seniors picking up their own trays, could increase distribution speed.

This method was intended to prevent confusion at the meal distribution site and enhance the convenience of seniors. Volunteers were to establish a guidance system to ensure seniors could wait in designated seats and help them receive meals in order.

Especially for processing a large number of people quickly, movement management was deemed important. Therefore, the welfare center official preferred a method where seniors minimized movement and volunteers moved actively.

This operational strategy aimed to shorten meal service time and improve overall volunteer efficiency. Volunteers were to cooperate organically according to on-site guidelines to ensure smooth meal distribution.

Before starting the service, volunteers finalized their roles. One person was assigned to place food on trays, one to distribute kimchi, one to serve milk, and another to hand out cutlery to seniors. In particular, the task of directly bringing meals to the hall for seniors with mobility issues was also assigned, and Assemblyman Jang Dong-hyeok was assigned to distribute soup (spoiler).

At the meal service site, minor disagreements about the order and method of distribution caused confusion. One volunteer expressed the on-site difficulties, saying, "Indeed, you learn by being scolded for your work." During this process, it was emphasized that the speed and efficiency of meal distribution should take precedence over camera filming.

Practical discussions took place regarding the serving locations for kimchi and soup (spoiler). Volunteers coordinated their opinions to find an efficient distribution method, asking, "Should I put it here? I'm going there. You can sprinkle it after this. Oh, we should sprinkle it?" This was an effort by on-site volunteers to reduce waiting times for seniors and ensure smooth meal distribution.

During the meal service, Assemblyman Jang Dong-hyeok and other volunteers actively communicated with seniors, asking about their well-being and directly delivering food. Even amidst the busy environment, volunteers adjusted their roles to ensure smooth meal distribution. Their thoughtful consideration was evident, such as checking for seniors' discomfort and providing assistance as needed.