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2011 MTV Projects in Korea

-International Workcamp Organization-

 

 

Introduction of IWO

 

IWO is a non-profit and non-governmental organization established in 1999 to promote world peace, global citizenship, youth and community development and cultural exchange through international volunteering. We are a member of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO, Paris and an Executive member of NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia). We are also a member of Alliance.

 

We believe that we can promote peace by contributing to mutual respect and capacity for peaceful coexistence between all countries. We offer youth of all countries the opportunities with international volunteer projects to understand cultural differences and diversity of each society. We believe that youth are our bright future in our planet

 

We are pleased to announce Mid-Term volunteer (MTV) project which lasts 3 months in Korea. There have been about 150 international volunteers who have ever participated in MTV projects in Korea since 2003. This year, we have organized 26 MTV projects in which volunteers from all over the world can join and gain the experience of international volunteering as well as getting the taste of Korean culture. IWO is looking forward to meet motivated and active volunteers for the year of 2011!

 

Aims for MTV Project

 

The main purpose of IWO MTV Project is to exchange cultural diversity and to positively influence the host organization and local community by actively fulfilling the missions of each project position.

 

-To let local people, especially young ones, know about other countries and cultures through the friend ship with international volunteers

-To assist local people, support civil associations and non-governmental organizations

-To help volunteers understand Korean culture and learn to respect the differences

-To encourage an active attitude toward responsibility for the environment, youth and society

-To promote and organize voluntary service activities in cooperation with international organizations, local communities and NGOs.

 

For more information of MTV project, please visit below website (English)

 

http://www.1.or.kr/2011korea-mtv

1. General Information

 

Number of Volunteers & Duration :

- Generally 2-3 international & national volunteers together on each project.

- Duration of the project is about 3 months.

 

Project Coordinator :

- There will be a staff of the host organization to coordinate the program between the host organization, IWO and volunteers.

- During the program, volunteer’s activities will be arranged with the host organization.

 

Accommodation & Food :

- Meals and accommodation are provided during the project period by host organization. Volunteers may cook for themselves or be served by the host family/organization. It depends on the project.

 

Working

-Working hours and schedule are various depend on the projects. They work about 6~8 hours a day from Mon to Saturday.

-Volunteers should respect the local situation and follow the instructions during a project.

 

Free Time :

-Volunteers are responsible for organizing their own free time after the daily work and for the weekend. Host organization will help the volunteer for the information of the locality, if needed.

 

Visa :

- IWO will provide the VISA document (invitation letter) on request, once the applicant is accepted. However, we recommend that applicants also prepare to obtain VISA for themselves.

* Notice that participants from following countries are not required VISA for Korea within 90 days.

: European Union (Exceptions; Portugal-60days, Cyprus-30days)

: Some Asian countries (Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia)

: U.S.A (90 days), Canada (6 months)

Please check with the Korean Embassy in your country concerning visa regulation for entering Korea.

 

Insurance :

-IWO provides insurance during the project for basic, temporary sickness and injuries. It covers only limited subjects, therefore, volunteers MUST bring their own health insurance.

 

Pick up and transportation

-There is no pick up service in the airport. Volunteers need to come to the Orientation place for themselves according to the info-sheet. It’s very easy and convenient.

-Volunteers will move to the project site with 1~2 mates together after the orientation.

-Volunteers should cover their all travel cost to/from project site and orientation

 

On Arrival Orientation

-All participants should join in this event for 2 nights and 3 days before moving to the project site

-Accommodation and food are provided

-At the orientation meeting, volunteers will be trained as a long term staying volunteers in Korea such as conflict management, case study, and safety with various information and Korean cultures too. It may encourage volunteers to be active in the project and get confidence to stay in the local for themselves.  

 

Participation Fee

-Volunteers need to pay the participation fee to IWO on arrival. It is 200 euro for a project. It includes on arrival orientation, insurance and other management cost.

General Qualification :

- Volunteers aged from 19 to 40 years are acceptable..

- All volunteers are required to speak English well enough to communicate and carry out the activities. In the mean time, if volunteers try to speak Korea, it will be more welcomed by the local people.

- No illegal drugs in IWO projects are permitted.

- Volunteers should be motivated to complete the project successfully and have open minded to Korea and to local cultures.

 

 

2. Contact Information

Please contact your sending organisation!

 

 3. Project List

 

CODE	NAME	LOCATION	DATES	TYPE	No. Vol
IWO/MTV-A1	SANAN	GYEONGGI	06 April - 30 June	AGRI&SOCI	1
IWO/MTV-A2	GREEN DREAM	JEONBUK	06 April - 30 June	YOUTH&EDU	VOLL
IWO/MTV-A3	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	06 April - 30 June	YOUTH&EDU	VOLL
IWO/MTV-A4	SANMAEUL	INCHEON	06 April - 30 June	YOUTH&EDU	VOLL
IWO/MTV-A5	SAMCHEOK	GANGWON	06 April - 30 June	KIDS&EDU	VOLL
IWO/MTV-A6	YEONGDEOK	GYEONGBUK	06 April - 30 June	KIDS&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-A7	UIRYEONG	GYEONGNAM	06 April - 30 June	KIDS&EDU	1
IWO/MTV-A8	WANDO	JEONNAM	06 April - 30 June	KIDS&EDU	VOLL
IWO/MTV-B1	SANAN	GYEONGGI	21 Sep – 09 Dec	AGRI&SOCI	2
IWO/MTV-B2	GREEN DREAM	JEONBUK	21 Sep – 09 Dec	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-B3	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	21 Sep – 09 Dec	YOUTH&EDU	1
IWO/MTV-B4	SANMAEUL	INCHEON	21 Sep – 09 Dec	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-B5	SAMCHEOK	GANGWON	21 Sep – 09 Dec	KIDS&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-B6	YEONGDEOK	GYEONGBUK	21 Sep – 09 Dec	KIDS&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-B7	UIRYEONG	GYEONGNAM	21 Sep – 09 Dec	KIDS&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-B8	WANDO	JEONNAM	21 Sep – 09 Dec	KIDS&EDU	2

4. Project Description

 

 

IWO/MTV-A1  SANAN  GYEONGGI  06/04 - 30/06  AGRI&SOCI

 

IWO/MTV-B1  SANAN  GYEONGGI  21/09 - 09/12  AGRI&SOCI

 

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. Those who are interested in a new perspective way of living, which seems very different from "normal and capitalized life", this project will give them some fresh ideas about your life.

 

Work: Participants will work with the village people at an organic farm & chicken house, and kindergarten to take care of village children. They will also give non-formal English class to the children in the village. There will be culture 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.

 

Extra activities: You can join various local based festivals in the village. In addition, It’s close to Seoul so that you may have chance to explore Seoul.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences(Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• No allergies to Chicken 

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Hwaseong, GYEONGGI Province, about 1 hour away south from Seoul

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://english.hscity.net/

Accommodation: In the house of the community.

Food : 3 meals are provided. They are all organic.

Free time : Sunday and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

 

IWO/MTV- A2  GREEN DREAM  JEONBUK  06/04 - 30/06  YOUTH&EDU

 

IWO/MTV- B2  GREEN DREAM  JEONBUK  21/09 - 09/12  YOUTH&EDU

 

Project: The project site is located in Muju, 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 focused on traditional Korean cultures, eco-farming education, foreign language, 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 class to the students so that students will experience the different cultures and people through this project with volunteers.

 

*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. Summer hill school in UK is good example of it.

 

Work:

The project is aimed to promote more chances to meet different cultures and people with students and opening their mind to the world. The volunteers will lead and join the intercultural class such as country introduction, language class (mainly English). Volunteers will also join in eco-farming with students such as raising flowers, vegetables, working at rice field and so on. You can also join in various activities with students.

 

Extra activities: You may join in field trip such as hiking mountains and Rafting trip. Visiting famous place in the local area is also available.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind 

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Muju, JEONBUK Province about 2 hours away south from Seoul

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://neweng.muju.org/index.sko

Accommodation: School dormitory

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

IWO/MTV-A3  Horseman  JEONBUK  06/04 - 30/06  YOUTH&EDU  

 

IWO/MTV-B3  Horseman  JEONBUK  21/09 - 09/12  YOUTH&EDU  

 

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 racing horses. The students in this school build their horsemanship skills and eventually seek to be employed in horse managing fields.

 

The school was originally founded as a livestock farming school. However 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 MTV project. Volunteers of this project will be the ones who will make a leap toward a new change of the school.

 

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 with Korean culture and especially horsemanship skills.

 

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 and Japanese) and other educational purposes can be very helpful. Volunteers will also have opportunity to join in other school activities or class field trips.

 

Specialty of this program

Volunteers of this project will have three months free course of horseback riding. The school teachers there will kindly guide and instruct the volunteers with horsemanship skills. If volunteers are fond of horses, and love outdoor activities, this opportunity is perfect for them and will give them memorable experiences. 

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Inclination toward animals especially, horses. (Strongly Recommended)

• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenagers (preferably with high school students).

• Ability to teach and speak in English or Japanese (Non-formal teaching)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Interest in learning horsemanship skills

• Initiative and active personality

• Flexibility / Positive mind

 

Documents to be submitted: Motivation letter, CV, VEF, applicant's picture.

Location: Nanwon, Jeollabuk Province, about 4 hours away south from Seoul.

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://en.namwon.go.kr/en/

Accommodation : School dormitory

Food : 3 meals are provided at the school cafeteria

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal : Incheon International Airport.

 

IWO/MTV-A4  SANMAEUL  INCHEON  06/04 - 30/06  EDU&ENVI

 

IWO/MTV-B4  SANMAEUL  INCHEON  21/09 - 09/12  EDU&ENVI

 

Project: This MTV project is newly organized together with “Sanmaeul High School” in Ganghwa Island. The host organization is an alternative high school focused on eco-farming education, energy independency, foreign language and peace community building. They also have unique education system and so are flexible and open to new ideas and people. The school is trying to bring intercultural learning to the students so that students will get to experience diverse cultures.

 

Work: Volunteers will mainly participate in activities of Sanmaeul High School programs. They will mainly join English conversation class. And they will get a chance to participate various fun programs, such as Eco-farming and playing Korean traditional instruments. On top of that, they will debate and discuss nature, cultural diversity, and peace. And volunteers organize cultural day with student which they come from.

 

Extra activities: All the school teachers and students really keen on football so that you will have a chance to play it in school with students.

And Ganghwa Island is very beautiful and there are many places to go; mountains and beach. For 3 month, you don’t need to worry about what you are going to do.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with teenager (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind 

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Ganghwa Island : about 1 hours away from Seoul by bus. It’s a big island very near to main land. For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://www.ganghwa.incheon.kr/open_content/english/main/main.jsp

Accommodation: School dormitory

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

 

IWO/MTV-A5  SAMCHEOK  GANGWON  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B5  SAMCHEOK  GANGWON  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project:

Samcheok is a city of tourism with the beautiful beach and cave. But the standard of living is not developed well comparatively and especially education facilities are not enough for local community. The host organization is a local church and they runs local children center to provide educational and cultural opportunities to children. They offer not only studying but also the 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 them intercultural experience through volunteers and you also can feel the typical warmth and kindness of rural Korean community.

 

Work: Together with Korean MTV 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 2 PM and stay until around 8PM.

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.

 

Extra activities: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places to visit during the free time. Big fish market is also famous in this area.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous experiences related to music or theatre (Preferred)

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Samcheok, Gangwon Province; about 3 hours away from Seoul by express bus.

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://eng.samcheok.go.kr/main/

Accommodation: Staying in the local children center

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-A6  YEONGDEOK  GYEONGBUK  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B6  YEONGDEOK  GYEONGBUK  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project:

Yeongdoek is a small town which is famous for 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 these children to study as if their parents try to.

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.

 

Work: Together with Korean MTV 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.

 

Extra activities: If you can’t decide whether you go between mountain and sea, Yeongdoek is perfect place for you. Wherever you go, you can experience real nature.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by express bus.

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://eng.yd.go.kr/open_content/main_page/

Accommodation: Staying in the local children center

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

IWO/MTV-A7  UIRYEONG  GYEONGNAM  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B7  UIRYEONG  GYEONGNAM  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project: Uiryeong is the small town of beautiful nature and famous of typical rice cake in Korea. Since the government usually develops infra-structure depending on the population of the region, many people in this area are isolated from those 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.

 

Work: Together with Korean MTV 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 2 PM and stay until around 9PM.

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.

 

Extra activities: There is sports complex nearby. You can also visit to many traditional sites around this area such as mountains, temple, villages and palaces so on.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Uiryeong, Gyeongnam Province; about 4 hours away from Seoul by express bus.

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://english.uiryeong.go.kr/

Accommodation: Staying in the flat for volunteer

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

 

IWO/MTV-A8  WANDO  JEONNAM  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B8  WANDO  JEONNAM  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project: Wando is a island located in west-south about 500km away from Seoul. It has a bridge to mainland and very close each other. 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 nation. 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.

 

Work: The host organization runs local children center, local teenager center and various social service centers. International volunteers and Korean volunteer mainly join their own education program and various activities for local children and teenagers. Also, there are 1-2 times English camp with local youth during the project period. Any kind of activities and ideas are welcomed by the host organization as long as they provide the local children and teenager the opportunities of cultural exchange.

 

Extra activities: There are many social service centers run by host organization. You can join local senior center, free food center and local self-support center. During the weekends, there are lots of things to do in Jeonnam area, various local festival, beautiful nature and historical places.

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Wando, Jeonnam Province; about 5 hours away from Seoul by bus.

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://eng.wando.go.kr/  

Accommodation: Staying in the flat for volunteer

Food : 3 meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

 

IWO/MTV-A9  JEONGEUP  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B9  JEONGEUP  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project: Jeongeup is connected to Mt. Naejang National Park and Mt. Ibam with beautiful physical features. To enjoy blossom and fall foliage, especially spring and fall, many domestic tourists visit this amazing city. But the government usually develops infra-structure 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.

 

 

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. 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.

 

Extra activities: 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. The Host organization emphasizes the activities and experiences for the children. 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.

 

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Jeongeup, Jeonbuk Province, about 2 hour away south from Seoul

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://www.jeongeup.go.kr/02en/

Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers

Food : 3 meals are provided by host organization

Free time : Weekend and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

IWO/MTV-A10  JANGHEUNG  06/04 - 30/06  KIDS&EDU

 

IWO/MTV-B10  JANGHEUNG  21/09 - 09/12  KIDS&EDU

 

Project: Located in the Southern areas of Jeollanamdo, Jangheung is about 350km away from Seoul. It is near south coast which has many beautiful beaches and island. 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.

 

 

Work: Together with Korean MTV 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 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.

 

Extra activities: 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.

 

 

Qualifications of Volunteers:

• Previous volunteer project experiences with children (Preferred but not necessary)

• Interest about Korea (learning the language and cultures in local areas).

• Ability to teach and communicate in English (Non-formal English teaching)

• Initiative and active personality

• Skills to manage club activities (eg. music, dance, sports, theatre and etc)

• Flexibility / Positive mind

• Not very strict vegetarian

 

Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Jangheung, Jeonnam Province, about 4 hour away south from Seoul

For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:

http://english.jangheung.go.kr/

Accommodation: Small studio apartment for 3 volunteers

Food : 3 meals are provided by host organization

Free time : Weekend and national holidays

Participation fee: 200 EUR for 3 month

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

NEU!!!

 IWO - A11  DONGHAE  GANGWON  19/06 - 27/08  KIDS&EDU
IWO - B11  DONGHAE  GANGWON  12/09 - 05/12  KIDS&EDU

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.  

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 closed with English thanks to foreign volunteers from last November. You will be a good present for them. J  
If you have any other special skill 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… .

Extra activities:
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.
Find more info> http://www.dh.go.kr/~etc/english/tour/01.htm

Qualifications of Volunteers:
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?

Documents to be submitted:
CV, VEF, Motivation Letter with Applicant's Picture

Location: It is 3 and a half hours away from Seoul.
Finding google maps > http://g.co/maps/6s8pf

Accommodation: Home-stay at pastor’s house. (Next to center & church)
Food : Breakfast will be self catering, lunch& dinner will be served by children center.
Working Hours: Monday ~ Friday. (5-8 hours)  
Free time: Weekends and national holidays

Participation fee: €200 for 3 months

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

 

IWO-A12  YEONGWOL  GANGWON  19/06 - 27/08  KIDS&EDU
IWO-B12  YEONGWOL  GANGWON  12/09 - 05/12  KIDS&EDU

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.

Work:
The center rebuilt from old school and now it has enough place to care of many children functioning as an after school. 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. J  
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… .

Extra activities:
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!!
Find more info> http://eng.yw.go.kr/site/foreign/eng/page/index.jsp

Qualifications of Volunteers:
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?

Documents to be submitted:
CV, VEF, Motivation Letter with Applicant's Picture

Location: 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.
Accommodation: 3 volunteer will be accommodated in a big room at center. Each one of you will have your own bed.  
Food: Breakfast & Lunch will be self catering.(Ingredient will be provided)
Dinner will be served by the center.
Free time: Weekends and national holidays  

Participation fee: €200 for 3 months

Terminal: Incheon International Airport