bbb Korea hosted an Open House on 11 February 2026 to commemorate the 2026 International Year for Volunteers (IVY) and reaffirm the value of volunteerism as a driving force for inclusion and sustainable development.

bbb Korea provides free interpretation services through volunteer interpreters to support foreign residents and visitors who face language barriers in Korea. While interpretation is the direct service, volunteerism is the true engine behind its impact.

The Open House was designed to strengthen volunteers’ sense of pride and belonging while connecting local volunteer action to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: 
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities 
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The event was held in three sessions (11:00–13:00 / 14:00–16:00 / 17:00–19:00), with a total of 51 volunteers participating.

Main programs included: 

• IVY Special Talk introducing the global significance of the International Year for Volunteers
• “5-Minute Echo” mini talks delivered by volunteers
• Interpretation MBTI interactive test 
• Volunteer proposal board (“Seed Market”) for new initiatives and small groups • bbb history exhibition and media screening
• IVY Declaration photo zone The event emphasized that volunteers are not simply service providers, but active contributors to global solidarity and inclusive communities.

Through this Open House, volunteers were encouraged to recognize their role as part of a broader global volunteer movement.