During the past period, there were 112536 applications for the "Voluntary DOST" program, which requires applicants to be at least 5 years old, and 4835 individuals were recruited.
The majority of these recruits were young people engaged in voluntary activities under the "Young DOST" sub-program.
Overall, the "Voluntary DOST" program operates various sub-programs such as "Young DOST," "Silver DOST" (for the elderly), "Distant DOST," "Corporate DOST," and "Inclusive DOST."
Participants in the program provide assistance in welcoming citizens at DOST centers, directing them to service windows, managing citizen flow, informing citizens, and other related tasks.
Volunteer activities also provide participants with opportunities to gain experience, develop employability skills, and take successful initial steps towards personal development and career advancement.
The "Voluntary DOST" program is highly regarded internationally. In the past period, it received special awards from the International Social Security Association. Additionally, it won the "Best Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy" category at the "Global HR Summit 2023" international competition.