MTV/LTV Projekte in Korea

International Workcamp Organisation (IWO)

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 and a partner of YAP (Youth Action for Peace).

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 organize two types of international voluntary services in Korea. One is workcamp which lasts 2-3 weeks and the other is Mid-Term volunteer (MTV) project which lasts 3 months. There have been about 150 international volunteers who have participated in MTV projects in Korea since 2003. This year, we have organized 21 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 2010!

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 friendship 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.

1. General Information

Number of Volunteers & Duration :

- IWO generally hosts 2-3 volunteers 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.

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.

Orientation on arrival :

- We organize the orientation for volunteers before the projects.

- It normally takes 1 night and 2 days, but it can be changed depends on the volunteers’ number at the moment.

-At the orientation meeting, volunteers will get more detailed information on the each project and get to know the Korean culture and basic language to live in Korea. In addition, the volunteers will spend some time to explore Seoul before traveling to the project. They can also get to know other volunteers who will volunteer in other projects in Korea.

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, if they do not plan to stay more than 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 are strongly advised to bring their own health insurance.

General Qualification :

- Volunteers aged from 19 to 40 years are acceptable. Exceptions may be negotiated.

- 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

* IWO is a member of...

- CCIVS at UNESCO (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service)

- Alliance (Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations)

- NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia)

- A partnership with YAP (Youth Action for Peace)

3. Project List

CODE	NAME	LOCATION	DATES for 3 Months	TYPE	No. Vol
IWO/MTV-11	SANAN	GYEONGGI	07/04-30/06	AGRI&SOCI	0
IWO/MTV-12	SANAN	GYEONGGI	01/09-26/11	AGRI&SOCI	3
IWO/MTV-21	GREEN DREAM	JEONBUK	07/04-30/06	YOUTH&EDU	0
IWO/MTV-22	GREEN DREAM	JEONBUK	01/09-26/11	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-31	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	07/04-30/06	YOUTH&EDU	0
IWO/MTV-32	HORSEMAN	JEONBUK	01/09-26/11	YOUTH&EDU	2
IWO/MTV-C11	YEONGWOL	GANGWON	02/06-20/08	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C12	YEONGWOL	GANGWON	01/09-26/11	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C21	SAMCHEOK	GANGWON	02/06-20/08	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C22	SAMCHEOK	GANGWON	01/09-26/11	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C31	YEONGDEOK	GYEONGBUK	02/06-20/08	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C32	YEONGDEOK	GYEONGBUK	01/09-26/11	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C41	UIRYEONG	GYEONGNAM	02/06-20/08	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C42	UIRYEONG	GYEONGNAM	01/09-26/11	KIDS&EDU	3
IWO/MTV-C51	BUSAN	BUSAN	02/06-20/08	KIDS&EDU	0
IWO/MTV-C52	BUSAN	BUSAN	01/09-26/11	KIDS&EDU	3

4. Project Description

IWO/MTV-11 SANAN GYEONGGI 07/04-30/06 AGRI&SOCI

IWO/MTV-12 SANAN GYEONGGI 01/09-26/11 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 ideas.

Work: Participants will work with the village people at a chicken house, organic farm and kindergarten. They will also give language classes (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 festivals in the village. In addition, you can have chances to explore Seoul which is a capital of Korea.

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 a applicant's picture

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

http://english.hscity.net/

Accommodation: In the house of the community.

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV- 21 GREEN DREAM JEONBUK 07/04-30/06 YOUTH&EDU

IWO/MTV- 22 GREEN DREAM JEONBUK 01/09-26/11 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. Summerhill 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 can 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 a applicant's picture

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

http://www.mujutour.com/foreign/english/index.jsp

Accommodation: School domitory

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-31 Horseman JEONBUK 07/04-30/06 YOUTH&EDU

IWO/MTV-32 Horseman JEONBUK 01/09-26/11 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 race 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, an applicant's picture.

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

http://www.namwon.go.kr/SUB_HOME/english/index.jsp

Accommodation : A separate room will be provided at the school dormitory.

Food : 3 basic meals are provided at the school cafeteria

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR)

Terminal : Incheon International Airport.

IWO/MTV-C11 YEONGWOL GANGWON 03/06 - 21/08 KIDS&EDU

IWO/MTV-C12 YEONGWOL GANGWON 02/09 - 20/11 KIDS&EDU

Project:

Yeongwol is an abandoned mine town. Tourism has become this town's main source of revenue with the magnificent natural beauty such as Donggang River and Mt. Bongnaesan. However market downturn causes shrinking population and a lack of infra-structure of the region. Because of that, children in this area are largely isolated from educational and cultural benefits.

The host organization runs this local children center to provide educational opportunity and emphasizes the activities and experiences for the children. The center has small space, but they offer many outdoor activities. The volunteers will join these activities with the children, and have a chance to face a real Korean culture.

Work: Together with Korean MTV volunteer(s), international volunteer(s) 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: Beautiful valley and river are blessed gift of nature here. You can enjoy many outdoor activities such as rafting and MTB.

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

Documents to be submitted: A Certificate of Good Conduct, CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Yeongwol, Gangwon Province; about 2 hours away from Seoul by bus.

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

http://www.ywtour.com/eng/

Accommodation: Shared apartment

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-C21 SAMCHEOK GANGWON 02/06-20/08 KIDS&EDU

IWO/MTV-C22 SAMCHEOK GANGWON 01/09-26/11 KIDS&EDU

Project:

Samcheok is a city of tourism with the beautiful beach and cave. But the standard of living is poor 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 with books 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.

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

Documents to be submitted: A Certificate of Good Conduct, CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

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

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

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

Accommodation: Shared apartment

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-C31 YEONGDEOK GYEONGBUK 02/06-20/08 KIDS&EDU

IWO/MTV-C32 YEONGDEOK GYEONGBUK 01/09-26/11 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.

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 without many people.

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

Documents to be submitted: A Certificate of Good Conduct, CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

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

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

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

Accommodation: Local Children Center

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-C41 UIRYEONG GYEONGNAM 03/06 - 21/08 KIDS&EDU

IWO/MTV-C42 UIRYEONG GYEONGNAM 02/09 - 20/11 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.

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

Documents to be submitted: A Certificate of Good Conduct, CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

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

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

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

Accommodation: Shared apartment

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO/MTV-C51 BUSAN BUSAN 03/06 - 21/08 KIDS&EDU

IWO/MTV-C52 BUSAN BUSAN 02/09 - 20/11 KIDS&EDU

Project: Busan is the second city in Korea. Even though it’s very big city, there is a gap between rich and poor. The host organizations for this project organizes small children’s center to provide educational opportunity for children in the community. The center has many children who grow up in families with only one parent, so its role is not only teach the children after school but also give them a shelter which can protect them until their parents come. Busan is also famous for port city and there are many foreigners. However there is no chance to exchange cultural experience with them for the children. The Host wants to give them intercultural experience through volunteers.

Extra activities: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places, traditional temples to visit during the free time. And also you can go Korean classes to the university nearby.

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

Documents to be submitted: A Certificate of Good Conduct, CV, VEF, Motivation Letter and applicant's picture

Location: Busan; about 3 hours away from Seoul by train.

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

http://english.busan.go.kr/main/

Accommodation: Homestay or shared apartment

Food : 3 basic meals are provided

Free time : Weekends and national holidays

Pocket money: 100,000 Won per month (about 55 EUR).

Terminal: Incheon International Airport

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