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: For a long time, people have been searching for a happy life and the answer is still under investigation. In order to pursue a happy life in a peaceful and harmonious way, a group of people gathered in Sanan village in 1984. Sanan village was established as an idealistic community. Now, around 20 people (including children) live together there. The community follows the philosophy of an environment-friendly and non-possessive society. People in this village want to encourage young people to give more attention to the environment and share the public resources together. If you are interested in a new perspective way of living, which seems very different from "normal and capitalized life", this project will give you some fresh ideas.
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, you will have a chance to explore Seoul, the capital of Korea.
Profile of the volunteer:
• 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, Gyeonggi Province, about 1 hour away south of 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.
Introducing
foreign languages and culture to Korean kids
Jangheung, Jeonnam
April 11 - June 30, 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: The project site is located in Muju and is
distinguished enough to have earned the nickname “Korean Alps”. The
entire area is covered with mountains. The host organization is an
alternative high school called Green Dream school. This school is
focused on traditional Korean cultures, eco-farming education, foreign
languages, autonomic study and peace community building. They also have
unique education system so that they are flexible and open to new ideas
and people. The school would like to provide activities and programs
related with intercultural classes to the students so that they will
experience the different cultures and people through this international
volunteer project.
Alternative school is a new concept of school based upon experiential learning (It is a kind of free school movement). It emphasis on values such as nature and peace and has democratic and independent atmosphere. Summerhill school in UK is good example of it.
Volunteer work: The project is aimed to promote more chances for the students to meet different cultures and people and opening their mind to the world. The volunteers will lead and join the intercultural classes such as country introduction, language class (mainly English). Volunteers will also join in eco-farming activities with students such as raising flowers, vegetables, working at rice field and so on. You can also join in various other activities with the students.
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, Jeonbuk Province, about 2 hours 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
project is mainly aimed to provide the students more chance to meet and
experience other cultures through international volunteers. We hope that
the students will develop global thinking through this project.
Volunteers, on the other hand, will have the benefit of getting to know
Korean culture and especially horsemanship skills.
In this project, the volunteers will mainly lead English or Japanese
classes (non-formal), intercultural classes such as country introduction
and language classes. There are about 15-20 students in one class.
Having skills such as dancing, singing, acting, teaching languages
(preferably English or Japanese) and other educational skills, can be
very helpful. Volunteers will also have opportunity to join in other
school activities or class field trips.
The
volunteers in this project will have three months free course of
horseback riding. The school teachers there will kindly guide and
instruct you with horsemanship skills. If you are fond of horses, and
love outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for you and will
give you memorable experiences.
Profile of the volunteers:
• Inclination toward animals, especially horses (strongly recommended)
• Previous volunteer experience with teenagers (preferably with high
school students)
• Ability to teach in English or Japanese (non-formal teaching)
• Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local
area)
• Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre,
etc.)
• Interest in learning horsemanship skills
• 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, Jeollabuk Province, about 4 hours south of Seoul.
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.
Music,
education and cultural exchange program for Korean children
Samcheok, Gangwon
April 11 - June 30, 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
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
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.
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