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Preservation
and promotion of the World Heritage in Ganghwa Volunteer project: Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in Ganghwa County is registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This volunteer project is one of the Patrimonito Workcamps which is a new initiative coordinated by CCIVS and World Heritage Center of UNESCO. This county is full of dynamic traditional heritage and culture. Together with the local people, the international volunteers will be involved in various activities promoting the values and importance of the World Heritage of Ganghwa. The volunteers will take part in various activities related to the promotion and preservation of the World Heritage in Ganghwa. Moreover, volunteers will organize a camp for a few days to raise the awareness of World Heritage among the local youth. Language: English Free time: During the free time, volunteers can visit the Korean traditional museums and cultural assets. There is also a beach nearby. Accommodation: Guest house in a local village. Location: Ganghwa-do, Incheon, 60 km west of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Take
part in the annual Jeongseon
art festival Volunteer project: Jeongseon is a very famous place with cultural heritage and beautiful surroundings (mountains and rivers) in Korea. This place is the origin of Korea’s beloved traditional song called Arirang. Volunteers will participate in a local art festival which is held annually in a mountain area. Volunteers will be involved in various activities related to Jeongseon art festival. They will mainly assist the artists to create art products for the festival. It will be manual work with wood, mud, stone, paper and so on. Language: English Free time: Visit to a famous local traditional market and a gold cave. Accommodation: Local community center Location: Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, 200 km east of Seoul. Jeongseon is famous for its beautiful mountains, cave, traditional heritage and Arirang (Korean typical traditional song). Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Intercultural
exchange with the children of
Wando island Volunteer project: Wando is a small island located in the south-west, about 400 km away from Seoul. 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. Volunteers will be the bridge between the children and the world through the intercultural activities such as international games, cooking, and teaching English, camping at a beach. Volunteers will organize many other creative and fun activities for local children and youths. Special requirements: Responsibility and motivation to work with children is very important in this project. Language: English Free time: The volunteers will experience cultural events and visits around tourist sightseeing places during their days off. Accommodation: Public building of the local church. Location: Wando island, Jeollanam Province, 400 km south-west of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Program for
social adaptation of blind kids in Chuncheon Volunteer project: This project is hosted by Myeongjin School for blind and non-blind children in Chuncheon, an area that is famous for the beautiful lakes and mountains. The purpose of this school is to provide education for both blind and non-blind children to better understand each other by studying and experiencing together in one classroom. Together with other local volunteers, the international participants will be leading a summer English camp for the children of this school. Especially for those who are interested in aiding or teaching blind people, this will definitely be a great opportunity. The volunteers will teach basic English during the camp and perform a fun play in English at the end of the project. They will also have to prepare the decoration, promotion and instruction of the play. Although the camp schedule is tight, the volunteers will play an important role in encouraging and giving confidence to the students. Special requirements: Volunteers should enjoy working with children. Language: English Free time: Picnic, outdoor activities with the children. Accommodation: In the school guest house. Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon province, 80 km east of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Running
summer camps for children from rural areas Volunteer project: The host of this project is Chung-nam Educational Institute (NGO) for development of alternative education in Korea. Together with this institute, the volunteers will be working for the local children in this area. These children usually live in farm areas, where there are very few opportunities to experience international cultures. Your participation in this project will open up a door to a new experience for the local children and youths. The international volunteers will help the host to organize two summer camps for the local children. The main theme of the project is to construct a traditional Korean clay house with the local campers. Volunteers will also be able to participate in fun outdoor, cultural, historical activities with the children in the camp. Language: English Free time: Visiting historical sites around. Location: Gongju, Chungnam Province; 150 km south of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Environmental
education program for children on Jeju Island Volunteer project: Jeju workcamp is located on Jeju Island, which is considered to be one of the famous islands in Korea. The host organization for this project is called Jeju nature school. It is more like a vocational school, where children can come for field trips to see and experience things related with nature. The school seeks to teach children of the importance of nature and the environment by organizing two summer camps with the help of the international volunteers. Volunteers in this project should enjoy being out in the nature and working with children. In this project, volunteers will mainly contribute in hosting and assisting vocational programs that kids will participate in on their visit to this school. While leading such environment related programs and activities, volunteers will not only have opportunity to associate and interact with local kids, but also teach them the importance of nature. Language: English Free time: During the free time, volunteers will have a chance to experience beautiful landscapes and wonderful beaches while they are on Jeju island. They will also be able to enjoy the nice hot weather as well as experiencing the exotic places of the island. Accommodation: In the village guest house. Location: Jeju Island; one hour flight from Seoul. Travelling by ship is also possible. Terminal: Jeju Domestic Airport (Via Incheon International Airport)
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Environmental
awareness and maintenance of
hot spring streams
in Busan Volunteer project: Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.7 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Every year many tourists visit this well known city for vacations at the beautiful beaches and for a visit to the annual PIFF (Busan International Film Festival). The aim of the international volunteer project in Busan is to execute different activities related to creation of ecological water course from the hot spring located in the center of the city. Volunteers will be involved in various environmental activities related to Oncheon Cheon (Korean name for hot spring stream) such as maintenance around the stream and visiting the rivers and streams around the area. There will also be a camp where volunteers will campaign and promote the importance of ecology to the local residents. Language: English Free time: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places and traditional temples to visit during the free time. Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the host organization’s center. Location: Yeanje-gu, Busan-city, approximately 400 km from Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Help
local people with farming and organising activities for children Volunteer project: Nowadays, many farm villages in the countryside are facing serious problems due to the depopulation of young generation in their villages and running out of help. However, now more and more people are getting interested in the environmentally friendly farming and food. Unlike other villages, Hwacheon Village has high percentage of young people and maintains active and lively atmosphere. Currently, this village is striving to develop its own culture and establish an environment-friendly system. The volunteers will help local people with farming in the fields. Moreover, the group will organize some activities for local children. They will experience various interesting cultures in this farming area of Korea. Language: English Free time: Volunteers will do some tours around the local area including historical and cultural sites. They may be able to visit also the “Spicy Chicken Barbeque” festival that is held every year in Chuncheon area. Moreover, the volunteers will have a chance to visit a lake nearby. Accommodation: In a community center. Location: Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, 100 km east of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Intercultural program for children in
Samwhasa temple
The volunteer team will organize intercultural programs or activities for the local children and youths staying at the temple. Both participants and children will have a wonderful time together, as they experience the temple stay and intercultural exchanges. They will also be participating in environmental activities such as cleaning around valley and mountain areas. Language: English Accommodation: In the temple, only vegetarian food will be served. Location: Donghae, Gangwon Province, 200 km east of Seoul. It’s very close to beaches and mountains. Terminal: Incheon International Airport Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Preservation
of the nature park in Mang mountain Volunteer project: The host is a local environmental organization who promotes the protection of the local mountains from environmental disruption since 1994. They hold regular environmental education classes for local people and kids in a mountain school and a local park. The aim of this project is mainly related to preservation and renovation of the nature park in Mang mountain. Volunteers will carry out activities related to maintenance and renovation of the local park in Mang Mountain. The activities will consist of conservation of walk paths, renovating facilities and creating biotopes for the bugs in the mountain area. Language: English Accommodation: Host organization’s center. Location: Bungdang city, Gyeonggi Province, 30 km south of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Farming and cultural exchange with local people in an
environment friendly village Volunteer project: Gaesil workcamp is located in Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province, which is four and a half hours away from Seoul (the capital city). Goryeong is proud of its deep historical root which begun in 42 AD. Gaesil Village was named after the beautiful blossoms and valleys in the area. Currently, the village provides visitors and tourists, especially from urban areas, with the experience of farm life. The village is also well-known for its environment friendly cultivated strawberry farms. Each spring they provide the visitors a chance to collect strawberries from the fields and even make strawberry jams and traditional candies. The aim of this project is to help out the village people with their farms and to facilitate intercultural activities with the local people. The main aim is to give a fresh atmosphere and revitalize the village with young and international spirit. Language: English Free time: There are many interesting traditional sightseeing places such as historical museums. Volunteers will experience traditional games and activities in the village. Accommodation: Local guest center. Location: Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province; 300 km south of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Geumgang
International Arts of Nature Festival Volunteer project: Gongju is located in the center of South Korea and of South Chungcheong Province. As an ancient capital of Baekje Kingdom, where brilliant Baekje culture flourished, Gongju is a city of history, culture and tourism. The city maintains a number of historic places and relics while simultaneously becoming a city of potential for development. Every two years, Gonju holds "Geumgang International Arts of Nature Festival" where about 60 artists from around the world participate and create art productions that represent harmony with nature. Volunteers will mainly assist artists who will create art products from natural resources such as stones, wood and mud. Most of the activities will take place outdoor in the Gongju Fortress Park. Volunteers will be able to relate nature and art through helping and associating with the international artists. Language: English Free time: There are many tourist attaractions, temples, museums and pavilions in the city of Gonju which volunteers can visit during their free time. Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the dormitory of the university nearby. Location: Gongju, the South Chungcheong Province, about two hours south of Seoul. Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
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Volunteer project:
The Buddhist temple (Samwha-sa) is well-known for their consistent contribution
in public activities for the local society. The temple is located in a famous
mountain valley. They host local children for an experience with nature, temple
life, meditation, traditional and international cultures. By participating in
this project, you will experience Korea’s Buddhist culture and feel the serenity
of nature. 
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