Cultural and education programs for the children
of Wando island
Wando, Jeonnam
July 23 - August 4, 2012
Volunteer project: Wando is an island located in the south-west, about 500 km away from Seoul. It has a bridge to the mainland so that people can reach there conveniently by public transportation. Wando is famous with its sea food and beautiful landscapes.
However, Wando faces depopulation issues especially with youth, because their parents consider the better opportunities for education in the bigger cities. International exchange and experience is rare for the local children. Therefore, this project aims to provide new experiences for the local children and youth with the help of international volunteers through diverse cultural and education programs. The project is run in cooperation with a local children's center providing social and educational services for children and youth in Wando.
The volunteers will plan and run activities in two 5-day long cultural camps. There will be 20-30 local children in each camp who don’t speak English well. Any kind of activities and ideas from the participants are very welcome such as cultural activities, sports, games, choir, drawing, educational workshops, and so on.
Language: English
Free time: Wando has a beautiful beach and famous tourist sites around, which you will have the chance to visit.
Accommodation: In the local children's center
Location: Wando, Jeonnam Province (5 hours 30 mins from Seoul by express bus)
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Eco-farming
and intercultural learning program for teenagers
Ganghwa Island, Gyeonggi
July 26 - August 7, 2012
Volunteer project: This teenage volunteer project is organized together with “Sanmaeul High School” since 2010. The project host is an alternative school focusing on eco-farming education, energy independency, foreign languages and peace community building. Students are learning about human rights, peace and nature by practicing their own beliefs in the school. The school is small and is located in the nature. The students are interested in different cultures and ideas. The school is trying to bring intercultural learning to the students so that they could get to experience diverse cultures. Active exchange between school students and volunteers will be held during the project.
Teenage volunteers will mainly work in small farms around the school during the day, and will experience agriculture and value of labor. Workshops on global issues and intercultural learning will be organized in the evenings, including language teaching, culture and sharing food from each of the countries represented. During the project, the participants will go on an excursion to some local sites and Seoul.
Language: English
Free time: The school has various outdoor sports equipments.
Accommodation: In a guest house in the school.
Location: Ganghwado, Gyeonggi
Terminal: Ganghwa bus terminal (1 hour from Seoul by bus). It’s near to Incheon international airport so that it’s quite convenient to get to the meeting point. Airport pick-up & drop off service before/after the project can be arranged if requested.
Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Extra fee: 200 Euros
Support arts and creative projects in Ansan
Ansan, Gyeonggi
July 30 - August 12, 2012
Volunteer project: This project is organized together with an Art Center, located on Sun-gam island by the west coast of Korea. The island is conncted to the mainland by a long bridge, so it’s easy to reach. The Center supports creative works and research for domestic and foreign artists through an art residency alongside a wide range of programs and facilities, including art studios, exhibitions, local collaboration, international exchange, education, artwork storage, workshop, and international summer festival. The center likes to communicate with the local community and share the value of art through diverse programs.
The volunteers will assist the artists’ jobs which mostly are installations with various materials such as ceramic tiles, old vessel, wood, videos and pictures. The works will be exhibited to the public in the end.
Special requirements: Interest in art. Should be highly motivated and physically fit.
Language: English
Free time: Island Tour, fishing and picnic at the beach.
Accommodation: Guest-house in the Center
Location: Ansan Si, Gyeonggi Do
Terminal: Sun-gam island (3 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Environmental protection and awareness activities in Busan
Busan
July 30 - August 10, 2012
Volunteer project: This project is organized in cooperation with various environmental associations in Busan and its rural area. They have a plan to build an eco-village on the island and are going to promote the value of the island and the eco-village initiative through an awareness campaign in the city.
The volunteers will clean the coast of the island with the aim to protect the wetland, and will promote the beautiful scenic eco-tourism path of the village. They will also join in the monitoring of amphibians in the city. In addition, the group will participate in activities related to the awareness campaign in Busan city.
Special requirements: Interest in eco-village and environmental movement.
Language: English
Free time: Various tourist sites around the island and Busan.
Accommodation: Village community center on the island and a youth center in the city.
Location: Busan Si
Terminal: Gimhae international airport or Busan train station
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Preserving the traditional culture
and heritage in the historic Yangdong Village
Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk
July 30 - August 10, 2012
Volunteer project: Yangdong village, founded in the 14th-15th century, is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty and is one of the most representative historic clan villages in the Republic of Korea. The village is located in Gangdong-myeon, 16 km northeast of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, along the Hyeongsan River and just south of Mt. Seolchang. Its layout and location reflect the distinctive aristocratic Confucian culture of the early part of the Joseon Dynasty. The village was listed as UNESCO World Heritage site, together with Hahoe Village, in 2010.
The village has put a lot of efforts to preserve its traditions and heritage and promote its value to visitors and general public. However, they are looking for help from international volunteers because most of the village residents are seniors. The project participants will assist the old house experience programs and will run the World heritage awareness education program for visitors and local children.
Volunteers will make guidance and information boards in English for guests of the old house experience programs. They will also help local people in their farming work. In addition, the group will run World heritage awareness education programs for visitors and local children at the school. This will encourage understanding of world heritage in general and of Yangdong village in particular.
Language: English
Free time: Visiting Gyeongju city.
Accommodation: In the community center in town.
Location: Gyeongju Si
Terminal: Gyeongju KTX train station (3 hours from Seoul KTX station)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Park improvements and cultural exchange activities with the youth of
Seongnam
Seongnam, Gyeonggi
July 31 - August 11, 2012
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized together with “Pangyo Youth Center”. The youth center has specialized in eco-education for local youth and they are managing an eco-park behind the center. The international participants will build facilities for visitors in the eco-park mainly and will have various cultural exchanges with the local youth.
The volunteers will make safety fences alongside paths in the eco-park for a week. They will also have cultural exchange programs with local youth in the second week, such as k-pop dance learning, making food, excursions, intercultural learning, etc.
Special requirements: Interest in environment and the work of local youth centers in urban areas.
Language: English
Free time: Excursion to a city nearby or Seoul.
Accommodation: In a classroom in the Youth center.
Location: Seongnam Si, Gyeonggi Do
Terminal: Pangyo metro station (Shinbundang Line)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Buddhist temple life experience
Donghae, Gangwon
July 31 - August 11, 2012
Volunteer project: This project has been organized
together with Samwha-sa (a Buddhist temple) since 2005. Samwha-sa was
built in the 9th century as a symbol of united ancient Korea and peace.
Samwha-sa tries to let people know about Buddhism, so they have various
Temple stay programs for all ages and cultures. Anyone interested in
Buddhism can experience temple life, meditate, and eat Buddhist meals.
The temple is located in Duta Mountain which is very famous for its
beautiful Mureung valley. The aim of this project is to give opportunity
to the international participants to experience Buddhism together with
local youth and exchange different cultures.
The volunteers will renovate the temple and its surroundings. They will also join in the Buddhist camp for local youth and experience temple culture and intercultural learning through hiking, games, sports, meditation and learning Buddhism. Participants should respect the lifestyle in the temple during the project (waking up early in the morning, early morning service, sleeping, eating and attitude).
Language: English
Free time: Trekking Mt. Duta and swimming in the Mureung valley.
Accommodation: Traditional temple house. Only vegetarian food will be served.
Location: Donghae Si, Gangwon Do, 200 km east of Seoul. It’s very close to beaches and mountains.
Terminal: Donghae Bus Terminal (3 hours from Seoul by express bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Recycled creations
Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi
August 6 - August 18, 2012
Volunteer project: The volunteer project is held in cooperation with a re-cycling designer. The designer creates his works from garbage from our daily life such as furniture, books, toys, and clothes. The artist runs a workshop in order to promote the value of recycling and creation. Materials get new usage due to his work.
The international volunteers will be trained to use various tools and daily garbage. They will try to put their own ideas into creating new objects. Then the group will set up an exhibition on the street to promote the value of recycling. The volunteers will also renovate the workshop place which is an old school building.
Special requirements: Interest in recycling and using tools. Skilled hands. Creative ideas.
Language: English
Free time: Excursion to Yangpyeong or Gangwondo or Seoul.
Accommodation: In the building of the workshop.
Location: Yangpyeong Gun, Gyeonggi Do
Terminal: Danwall Bus Terminal (1hours 30 mins from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Support artists and prepare an exhibition in Busan
Busan
August 6 - August 20, 2012
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organized
since 2009 together with a young artist network in Busan - the second
largest city in Korea. They are specialized in installation art and
are interested in reviving the city through art such as painting, making
posters and boards, benches, and so on for non-profit purpose. The works
will be exhibited during the Flower Village Nature Art Festival.
The Flower Village is a natural recreational forest which is loved by
citizens as a trekking course. In this natural place, young artists open
"Flower Village Nature Art Festival" every year since 2005. After the
festival, most works of the artists remain and visitors are free to
visit.
The volunteers will work with the artists on a wall and a shop in the village in order to renovate and create new designs. They will also assist with the preparation and running of the exhibition of artists' works, so there will be various manual works required.
Special requirements: Interest in art. Volunteers should be highly motivated and physically fit.
Language: English
Free time: Various tourist sites around the island and Busan.
Accommodation: Rooms in the workshop.
Location: Busan Si, approximately 400 km from Seoul
Terminal: Busan train station (3 hours from Seoul by train)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Organsing a cultural camp for children and support for
disadvantaged communities in Hwaseong
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi
August 7 - August 17, 2012
Volunteer project: This project is in cooperation with Hyundai Motor Company in Hwaseong which is about 100 km away from Seoul. Hyundai Motor is active to help the locals at Corporate Social Responsibility projects together with NGOs in this region.
The participants will work for a local children's care center, organizing a cultural camp in order to develop the cultural understanding of children. Any interesting ideas for the encouragement of cultural understanding will be welcome. In addition, participants will help the economically disadvantaged people in Hwaseong by cleaning and renovating their homes in the city and the surroundings. Volunteers may have a chance to visit the R&D institute during a project.
Language: English
Free time: Hwaseong is near to the coast and beaches, which you can visit in the free time.
Accommodation: In the local children's center.
Location: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province
Terminal: Incheon airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Learn and promote the traditional martial art Taekkyeon
Chungju, Chungcheongbuk
August 7 - August 20, 2012
Volunteer project: This project is organized together with the International Taekkyeon Association in Korea. Taekkyeon is a traditional Korean martial art in which one uses fluid, rhythmic dance-like movements to strike an opponent, while teaching consideration and moderation. It started during ancient time in Korea. Taekkyeon was included in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2011 and is the first martial art in the world to be listed by UNESCO. International volunteer group will support the promotion of Taekkyeon to preserve this heritage.
The volunteers will promote the Taekkyeon martial art in the city through public events and performances in cooperation with Taekkyeon Match committee after learning Taekkyeon from a master and practicing a performance. Participants will also join Kids Taekkyeon camp for 5 days in order to assist the camp with cultural exchange activities and sharing the value of heritages from each country.
Special requirements: Interest in martial arts and public events.
Language: English
Free time: Visiting cultural sites around Chungju and Seoul.
Accommodation: Taekkyeon Youth Hostel
Location: Chungju Si
Terminal: Chungju bus terminal (2 hours from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Peace
promoting activities with children and support for local farmers in
Gangwon province
Hwacheon, Gangwon
August 11 - August 23, 2012
Volunteer project: This volunteer project is organised in cooperation with a local farm village in Hwacheon prefecture. The region has been historically related with the Korean War and North Korea issues (due to its closeness to the border), but it's also a very environmentally clean area. The county wants to promote the region as a memorial place for peace and as a healthy region with rice and vegetables. Participants will offer assistance in the Peace kids camp and will join the farming activities with local farmers. This will contribute to the local empowerment despite the depopulation of the region.
The volunteers will join in "Life and Peace Camp" and will organize activities for children such as peace education, intercultural learning and outdoor activities. The group will also help local farmers in the vegetable fields to pick vegetables. The volunteers will experience various local cultures and the daily life in Korea. They may also join the local lake festival.
Special requirements: Interest in peace and agriculture.
Language: English
Free time: Visiting historical and cultural places such as DMZ; visiting lakes nearby.
Accommodation: In the local community center.
Location: Hwacheon Gun, Gangwon Do, 100 km east of Seoul.
Terminal: Chunchoen train station (2 hour from Seoul by bus)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Middle-term projects in South Korea
Organic
farming and language classes with the residents of an alternative
community
Sanan, Gyeonggi
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Sanan, Gyeonggi
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Historically, and even now, people have been searching for the true definition of a peaceful, harmonious, and “happy life”. In pursuit of the answer to this question, a group of people gathered in 1984 in what is now Sanan Village, an idealistic community which follows the philosophy of an environment-friendly, non-possessive society. As of today, around 20 families reside within this communal village, and the residents are encouraged to pay more attention to the preservation and conservation of the environment while also freely sharing public resources. Those who are interested in a new, prospective way of living - one which is very different from a "normal and capitalized” life - may obtain some fresh ideas about their life through this program.
Volunteer work: Participants will work with the village people at an organic farm, a chicken house, and a kindergarten. They will also give language classes (non-formal English classes) to the children in the village. There will be cultural exchange with village children and grown-ups through sports, cooking, small trips and so on. Participants will also get a chance to learn Korean or Japanese language (there are some Japanese residents as well). They will be able to experience the warmth and kindness of the people, healthy food from the nature and the farm works.
Free time: You can join various festivals in the village. In addition, Sanan is fairly close to Seoul, so you will have a chance to explore the capital of Korea.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Interested in agriculture and communal life
• Interested in interacting with new people
• Previous volunteer experience (preferred but not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
areas)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexibility and positive mind
• No allergies to chicken
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a house of the community. Three meals a day are provided, all organic.
Location: Sanan Village in Hwaseong Gun, Gyeong Gi Do, about 1 hour away south-west of Seoul by Express bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Introducing
foreign languages and culture to Korean kids
Jangheung, Jeonnam
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Jangheung, Jeonnam
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Jangheung, Jeonnam
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Located in the Southern areas of Jeollanamdo, Jangheung is about 350 km away from Seoul. It is near the south coast which has many beautiful beaches and islands. Neulpooreun, which means “always green” in Korean, local children center run this new project. It belongs to Jangheung-eup church and it was established in 1910, about 100-year history. Children who live around the Center have less opportunity to learn foreign languages and experience different cultures due to their family situations. Your participation in this project will open up a door to a new experience for the local children and youths.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteers,
international volunteers will organize and manage cultural and education
programs such as foreign language (mainly English), outdoor activities
and etc for children who attend in the children centers. The children at
the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle school
students. Students normally stay at the center after their school from
12 PM and stay until around 6PM.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization
as long as they provide the local children the opportunities of cultural
exchange. The local children are very open and interested about
different countries in the world.
Free time: The children center has various extra activities which are playing traditional instrument, art and outdoor activities. Volunteers can join those activities and suggest any kind activity with children.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Jangheung, Jeonnam Province, about 4 hour away south from Seoul
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Intercultural
classes and eco-farming activities with the students of Green Dream
School
Muju, Jeonbuk
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Muju, Jeonbuk
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer
project: Surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Muju, an area
so distinguished as to have received the nickname of the “Korean Alps”,
lies an alternative high school called the Green Dream School. The
school is part of a free school or experimental learning movement which
places emphasis on the values of nature preservation, peace
establishment, democracy, and independence of thought.
The school focuses on teaching traditional Korean cultural arts and
history, eco-farming, foreign languages, autonomic study, and peace
community building. Therefore, the school likes to host international
volunteers who are able to bring fresh atmosphere, information on
different countries, cultures and languages, and enjoy friendship with
students. It will be a very unique experience for the volunteers who are
interested in sharing it with the school students.
Volunteer work: Since the purpose of the project is to
foster the idea of global citizenship among the Green Dream School
students, volunteers will run English conversation classes (basic or
intermediate level) focusing on various topics related to global
citizenship (cultural deferences, peace, human rights, sustainable
development, and so on). Volunteers are asked to help the English
teachers as well.
Also, the volunteers will join some of the other classes such as
eco-farming (raising flowers, vegetables, working in rice fields),
sports, arts to get closer to the students. Volunteers will have an
unique experience with the students being actively involved in their
daily life within music, sports, arts activities, etc.
Free time: You can join in field trips such as mountain hiking and rafting trip. Visiting famous places in the area is also possible.
Profile of the volunteers:
• Previous volunteer experience with teenagers (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the school dormitory. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Muju Gun, Jeollabuk Do (about 3 hours south from Seoul by express bus)
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Music,
education and cultural exchange program for Korean children
Samcheok, Gangwon
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Samcheok, Gangwon
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Samcheok, Gangwon
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Samcheok is a city of tourism with beautiful beaches and a cave. But the standard of living is poor and especially, education facilities are not enough for the local community. The host organization is a local church and they run local children's center to provide educational and cultural opportunities to children. They offer not only studying with books but also various extracurricular activities to them. Musical team and Korean traditional music performance team, which are particular offering of this center, perform a road show for local people. The host wants to give the kids an intercultural experience through the volunteers' participation. You can also feel the typical warmth and kindness of rural Korean community.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer(s), the
international participants will organize and manage cultural and
education programs such as foreign languages (mainly English), outdoor
activities, etc. for the children who attend the local Children's
Center. The children at the center are mainly elementary school students
and few middle school students. They normally stay at the center after
school, from 2 pm until around 8 pm.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide
the local children with opportunities for cultural exchange. The local
children are very open and interested about the different countries in
the world.
Free time: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places to visit during the free time. A big fish market is also famous in the area.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous experiences related to music or theatre (preferred)
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the local children center. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Samcheok, Gangwon Province; about 3 hours away from Seoul by bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
After-school
educational and culture program for kids from rural areas
Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Yeongdoek is a small town which is
famous for its beautiful scenery of East Sea and delicious sea foods
such as snow crap, anchovy, etc. Even though this place is quite
attractive, people normally commute to workplace in big cities near
around and stay home only for night. Due to this reason, their children
are not fully cared by their busy parents. The host organization gives
children a shelter which can protect them until their parents come. It
also cares for these children to study as if they would with their
parents.
These children usually live in rural areas, where there are very few
opportunities to experience diverse cultures. Your participation in this
project will open up a door to a new experience for the local children
and youths.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer,
international volunteers will organize and manage cultural and education
programs such as foreign language (mainly English), outdoor activities
and etc for children who attend in the Local Children Centers. The
children at the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle
school students. Students normally stay at the center after their school
from 12 PM and stay until around 6PM.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization
as long as they provide the local children the opportunities of cultural
exchange. The local children are very open and interested about
different countries in the world.
Free time: If you can’t decide between mountain and sea, Yeongdoek is perfect place for you. Wherever you go, you can experience real nature.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (preferred but
not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In the local children center. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by express bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Cultural
and educational programs for primary school students in Jeongeup
Jeongeup, Jeonbuk
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Jeongeup, Jeonbuk
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Jeongeup, Jeonbuk
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Jeongeup is connected to Mt. Naejang National Park and Mt. Ibam with beautiful features. To enjoy blossom and fall foliage, especially spring and fall, many domestic tourists visit this amazing city. But the government usually develops infrastructure depending on the population of the region, many people in this area are isolated from those cultural benefits. The host organization for this project organizes small children’s center to provide educational opportunity for children in the local community. The center has many children who grow up in families with only one parent or multicultural families. Most of them have very small chance to meet foreigners. The host wants to give them intercultural experience with volunteers.
Volunteer work: The project is run by Dongsan Youth
Cultural Center, is aimed at developing programs for the local children,
especially on English and cultural exchanges. Children who live around
the Center have less opportunity to learn foreign languages and
experience various cultures due to their family situations. The children
at the centers are mainly elementary students with few middle school
students. Students normally stay at the center after their school from
12 PM and stay until around 6PM. Together with Korean volunteer,
international volunteers will organize their own cultural and
educational programs for these children such as art, music, English,
mathematics, hiking, cooking, play and others.
Any kind of activities and ideas will be welcomed by the host
organization as long as they provide the local children the
opportunities of cultural exchange.
Free time: The center has small space, but they have many outdoor activities. The volunteers will join these activities with the children, and have a chance to meet real Korean culture.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in local
areas).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility / Positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Jeongeup, Jeonbuk Province, about 2 hour away south from Seoul
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
International
interaction program for students from Korea Horseman High School
Namwon, Jeonbuk
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Namwon, Jeonbuk
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Korea Horseman High School takes
pride in being known as the first choice among students who seek to
begin their careers as horse trainers and managers. It is a public high
school designed for in depth instruction and exercises about managing
and training race horses. The students in this school build their
horsemanship skills and eventually seek to be employed in horse managing
fields.
The school is located in Namwon City of Jeola-buk-do Province, which is
about four hours away from Seoul (the capital city). The school was
originally founded as a livestock farming school in 1969. As the
appreciation for farming and livestock have decreased among young
people, the school transformed its curriculum to train young horsemen.
In the past few years, the school has earned more recognition, but still
lacks in its international programs and interactions. The school is
looking forward to develop its international interaction through this
project. Volunteers of this project will be the ones who will make a
leap toward a new change in the school.
| The students on their way to participate in a festival | The students performing a Korean folk play |
Volunteer work: Since the school is located in an area
where it has limitation in meeting various international people, the
purpose of the program is to foster the idea of global citizenship among
the students through informal English or Japanese conversation classes
and additional learning activities focused on world issues and cultural
difference awareness, tolerance, and acceptance.
There are about 15-20 students in one class, and having skills such as
dancing, singing, acting, and teaching languages (English or Japanese)
will be very helpful. Additionally, volunteers will have the benefit of
experiencing Korean culture, horsemanship, as well as other school
activities or class field trips.
Free time: The students and teachers will be more than happy to give free horsemanship lessons to the volunteers. Visiting famous places in the local area is another great way to spend your free days.
Profile of the volunteers:
• Teaching experience or interest in teaching (especially with
non-formal methods)
• Ability to communicate in English or Japanese
• Inclination toward animals, especially horses
• Previous volunteer experience with teenagers
• Interest in learning horsemanship skills
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Initiative and active personality
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume
and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: A school dormitory. Three meals a day are provided at the school cafeteria.
Location: Namwon Gun, Jeollabuk Do (about 4 hours south from Seoul by Express bus)
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Namwon The
geographical advantages of Namwon have made it a cultural, economic, and
political center since ancient times, and the city has plenty to offer
with its abundance of historical remains stretching from the ancient
kingdoms to the Joseon period. With a total of 94 designated cultural
assets including one National Treasure protected by the national
government, the Namwon area holds about 20% of the designated cultural
assets in the Jeollabuk-do province. This historic city is also steeped
in classic literature.
As the birthplace of the eastern school
of pansori narrative singing, Namwon is the source of the Story of
Chunhyang that tells of the passionate love between Chunhyang and Master
Lee, as well as the Story of Heungbu with its themes of brotherly love,
virtue rewarded, and vice reproved. Set against the natural grandeur of
Korea's "spirit mountain" Jirisna, designated National Park No.1, Namwon
is a year-round tourist destination with its Chunhyang Festival in
spring and Heungbu Festival in autumn.
Eco-farming and intercultural exchange program
for students
Sanmael, Ganghwa Island
April 11 - June 30, 2012
Sanmael, Ganghwa Island
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: This project is organized with “Sanmaeul High School” in Ganghwa Island. The school is running by a unique education system as an alternative high school. The school focused on eco-farming education, students' independency, peace, as well as foreign languages. In this sense, the school is trying to bring intercultural learning into the school so that students will get a chance to experience diverse cultures.
Volunteer work: Volunteers will mainly join the eco-farming activities at the school with some of the staff. Occasionally, volunteers can help with some other manual work. Once a week, the volunteers will lead an after school class on volunteers' talents or skills such as foreign languages, dance, music and so on. While volunteers join various school activities, they could bring intercultural atmosphere and diverse culture into the school.
Free time: Ganghwa Island is very beautiful and there are many places to go like mountains and beaches.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Volunteers must enjoy physical work; farming, manual work
• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (preferred but
not necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a guest house. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Ganghwa Island: about 1 hour away from Seoul by bus. It’s a big island, very near to the mainland.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Teaching English and organising leisure time
activities for children
Donghae, Gangwon
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Donghae, Gangwon
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Donghae city is located in the
southeastern part of Gangwondo. The area is rich in beautiful mountains
and coast. In summer time, many tourists crowed into the beach in
Donghae.
The local children center is supported by local church and functioning
as a shelter and educational institute to provide meals and educational
program.
After the school, children(between 8-16 years old) come and join the
center and be protected at the center by doing homework and having a
meal while their parents are working. The area where children center is
located is one of the poorest area in Donghae city, and most of children
at center are socially & economically disadvantaged.
Volunteer work: Center is open 2~9PM, Monday~Friday in
general. There are around 30 children and 2 teachers.
Teaming up with a Korean Volunteer, you are asked to…
- Take care of children while they are in the center.(Give your hands to
hard working teacher at center)
- Prepare and run English class with other volunteers.(2~3 classes a
day)
: Teaching English will be your main task. Children’s level of English
is mostly very basic. Many children in the center has lack of confidence
and interest in English. However, children started to be close with
English thanks to foreign volunteers from last November.
If you have any other special skills to teach, you can also lead
activity class with children. (Music, drawing,,) Sometimes, you are
asked to join weekend activities with children on Saturday; go to the
cinema, mountain… .
Working Hours: Monday ~ Friday. (5-8 hours)
Free time: Big traditional market, library and
beautiful beach is near the center.
And you can find modern style market, cinema, gym in downtown which is
10 minutes away by bus.
There is historical Buddhist temple called ‘Samhwasa’ and many famous
beaches in Donghae.
Profile of the volunteer:
1) Essential qualification
*Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching
*Those who can communicate in English
*Those who love children
2) Preferred qualification
• Previous volunteer experience with children
• No strict dietary habits (vegetarian, vegan)
3) Things to consider before you apply
• Am I interested in learning the Korean language and culture?
• Am I a person who takes initiative and has an out-going personality?
• Am I able to stay positive when faced with difficult situations?
• Am I an open-minded person?
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: Home-stay at pastor’s house. (Next to center & church)
Location: Donghae, Gangwon It is 3 and a half hours away from Seoul.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
After-school education program for children in
Yeongwol
Yeongwol, Gangwon June
19 - August 27, 2012
Yeongwol, Gangwon
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Yeongwol gun is surrounded by
mountains and long river. It’s farming and nature area. There are many
working parents till late at night under the poor economical condition.
Local children center is functioning as a shelter and educational
institute to local children and youth. After the school,
children(between 8-16 years old) come and join the center and be
protected at the
center by doing homework and having a meal while their parents are
working.
Volunteer work: The center was rebuilt from an old
school and now it has enough space to care of many children functioning
as an after school program. There is a big play ground, kitchen,
classroom and big volunteers’ room designed by professional.
Teaming up with a Korean volunteer, you are asked to ….
- Take care of children while they are in the center.(Give your hands to
hard working teacher at center)
- Prepare and run English class. (2~3 classes a day)
: Teaching English to primary school students and middle school students
will be your main task. Their level of English is mostly basic except
some of middle school students. So they are lack of confidence and
interest in English. However, children started to be closed with
English, thanks to foreign volunteers from last November. You will be a
good present for them.
If you have any special skill, you can also lead activity class with
children. (Music, drawing,,)
Sometimes, you are asked to join weekend activities with children on
Saturday; go to the cinema, mountain… .
Free time: Feel free to visit the surrounding Gangwon area, participate in various local festivals, experience Korean mountain climbing, and visit nearby historical sites. There is famous liver named Jucheon, surrounded by mountain. If you are nature lover, Yeongwol is the place for you!!
Profile of the volunteer:
1) Essential qualification
*Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching
*Those who can communicate in English
*Those who love children
2) Preferred qualification
• Previous volunteer experience with children
• No strict dietary habits (vegetarian, vegan)
3) Things to consider before you apply
• Am I interested in learning the Korean language and culture?
• Am I a person who takes initiative and has an out-going personality?
• Am I able to stay positive when faced with difficult situations?
• Am I an open-minded person?
Number of participants: 3
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in a big room at center.
Location: Yeongwol, Gangwon It is 4 hours away from Seoul. Although it is isolated area surrounded by mountain, there is shuttle bus from center to downtown every day.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Organizing
cultural and education programs for children in rural areas
Uiryeong, Gyeongnam
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Uiryeong, Gyeongnam
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Uiryeong is a small town famous for
its
beautiful scenery and for the delicious traditional Korean rice cakes
called "Bangae-deok". Since the
government usually develops infrastructure depending on the population
of the region, many people in this area are isolated from
those benefits. The project is in support of a children’s center
providing educational opportunities for children and youth in the local
community.
The center has many children who grow up in families with only one
parent or multicultural families. Most of them have very small chance to
meet foreigners. The local host wants to give them an intercultural
experience with the volunteers.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer(s), the
international participants will organize and manage cultural and
education afterschool programs such as foreign languages (mainly English), outdoor
activities, etc. for children of different ages who attend the local children's
center. The children at the center are mainly elementary school students
and few middle school students. They normally stay at the center after
school, from 2 pm until around 9 pm.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide
the local children with opportunities for cultural exchange. The local
children are very open and interested about the different countries in
the world.
Free time: There is sports complex nearby. You can also visit many traditional sites around this area such as mountains, temple, villages and palaces, and so on.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in local
areas).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility / Positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In a shared apartment. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Uiryeong, Gyeongnam Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by express bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
Support
the educational and cultural exchange programs for children on Wando
Island
Wando, Jeonnam
June 19 - August 27, 2012
Wando, Jeonnam
September 12 - December 5, 2012
Volunteer project: Wando is an island located in the south-west, about 500 km away from Seoul. It is very close to the mainland and is connected with a bridge. And it has the first-class clean sea area in Korea. Wando provides abundant sea foods which is the most delicious and high-quality in the country. Because of the distance, the local people do not get many opportunities to see and meet foreign people. In this respect, the project will play an important role in bringing the local children and people to get a taste of diverse cultures.
Volunteer work: The project supports a local children's
center and is aimed at developing programs for the local children,
especially on English and cultural exchanges. Children who live around
the Center have less opportunities to learn foreign languages and
experience different cultures due to their family situations. Children
in the center vary from age 7 to 12. Children stay in the center from 2
to 9 p.m. Volunteers will organize their own cultural and educational
programs for these children such as art, music, English, mathematics,
hiking, cooking, play and others. Any kind of activities and ideas are
welcome as long as they provide the local children with opportunities
for cultural exchange. The center has small space, but they have many
outdoor activities. The volunteers will join these activities with the
children, and have a chance to get to know real Korean culture.
There are many social service centers run by the local host. You can
visit a local senior center, a free food center and a local self-support
center.
Free time: During the weekends, there are lots of things to do in Jeonnam area, various local festival, beautiful nature and historical places.
Profile of the volunteer:
• Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not
necessary)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures of the local
area).
• Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English
teaching)
• Initiative and active personality
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Flexibility and positive mind
• Not very strict vegetarian
Number of participants: 2
Language: English
Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, resume and a picture are requested with application.
Accommodation: In an apartment. Three meals a day are provided.
Location: Wando, Jeonnam Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by bus.
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 19 - 40 years old
Participation fee: $590 CAD
Extra fee: 200 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
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