💧Get credit for blood donation and volunteer hours

Did you know that donating blood once can earn you 4 hours of volunteer activity credit?

👉Especially if you're a foreign resident in Korea, volunteer hours can be a point bonus when applying for a point-based visa!

Do you know how to get blood donation recognized as a volunteer activity? Have you ever asked questions like below?💬

• 🤷 “How is blood donation credited as volunteer hours?”

• 🤦‍♂️ “I've donated blood, but I don't know how to link it to volunteer work...”

VIVISA will explain step by step how to link blood donation records to volunteer hours 😊

✅ Who can apply for blood donation and volunteer hours linking?

As long as you meet the following conditions, it's possible for everyone regardless of nationality.

• Foreign nationals or international students with a history of blood donation in Korea

• VMS (Social Welfare Volunteer Management) & 1365 Volunteer Portal account holders

👉 When applying for linking, one blood donation can be converted into 4 hours of volunteer work!

📝 How do you apply for linking?

STEP 1️⃣: Sign up and log in to VMS

You need a VMS (Social Welfare Volunteer Management System) account for volunteer hours.

• Access the VMS website (https://www.vms.or.kr)

• Proceed with registration

• Log in after registration

⚠️ Caution

You must enter your name in English exactly as it appears on your passport or alien registration card to avoid errors in the linking process!

STEP 2️⃣: Link 1365 Volunteer Portal account

Next, you need to link your 1365 Volunteer Portal and VMS accounts.