Better World
Through
Youth Exchange & Voluntary Service
What doing
/Who doing
/Jihyun PARK
/Manager /
Delmy K. CHOI
/Incoming (LTV) / Anna KANG /
-Tel : +82-(0)2-568-5858 - Fax : +82-(0)2-330-2483 - Website : www.1.or.kr
- Address: 120 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 121-869 Rep.of Korea
*Emergency contact : +82-(0)10-4552-5860 (24h)
Contents
1. Introduction about BW/IWO
1.1 Our Vision……………………………………………………………….5
1.2 Our Aactivities....……………………………………………………….…6
1.3 Our Aims…………………………………………………………………6
2. General conditions of projects
2.1 LOVE – Long Term Volunteer Experience (LTV) …………..………8
3. Project Highlight…………………………………..…………………..10
4. Project Description
4.1 LOVE Project List ……………………………………………………..18
4.2 LOVE Project.. ………………………..…………….…………………18
* LOVE – LOng term Volunteer Exchange (3 months)
1. Introduction about Better World/IWO
BW/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 voluntary service. We are an Executive committee member of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO, Paris, a member of NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) and a member of Alliance(Alliance of European voluntary service organizations).
1.1 Our Vision
We believe that we can promote world peace by contributing to mutual respect and capacity for peaceful coexistence among all countries. We offer youth of all countries the opportunities with international voluntary service projects to understand cultural differences and diversity of each society. We believe that youth is our bright future in this world.
1.2 Our Activities
Our International Voluntary Service Projects offer young people the opportunity to participate in community-based projects in over 70 countries worldwide. The projects differ enormously ranging from nature conservation, restoration, education and construction to projects that are more socially based including work with adults and children with special needs, teaching or organizing youth/children's holiday schemes. Our main activities include.
- GLOBAL Education -
- Growing and training youth and volunteers
- Leading a new paradigm in the field of non-formal education
- Organizing international voluntary service projects
- Building intercultural programs
- Arranging international conferences and seminars
- Learning and understanding diverse culture
1.3 Our Aims
The main purpose of BW/IWO LOVE projects is the so-called ‘Glocalization’ which is to bring the world to the country and get country opened to the world. Hence, the projects may enhance the cultural interchange between the local resident and international volunteers and also positively influence the host organization and local community by actively fulfilling the missions of each project.
- To let local people understand other countries and cultures by building the friendship with volunteers.
- To help international volunteers understand Korean culture and learn to respect the differences.
- To empower local people, support civil associations and non-governmental organizations.
- To encourage volunteers to have an active attitude toward responsibility for the environment, youth and society.
- To promote voluntary service activities in cooperation with local communities and NGOs.
2. General conditions of projects
All projects cooperate with local NGOs, government, civil society and local volunteers. The locals are pleased to host international volunteers who have different cultural, social and educational background because all are warm and open minded people.
2.1 LOVE: LOng Term Volunteer Experience (LTV)
1) Number of Volunteers & Duration
- BW/IWO generally hosts 2-3 volunteers on each project.
- Duration of the project is about 2-3 months.
2) Project Coordinator
- There is staff of the host organization to coordinate the program between the host organization, BW/IWO and volunteers.
- During the project, volunteer’s activities will be designated by the host organization.
3) Accommodation & Food
- Accommodation & Food are provided during the project by the host organization. Therefore, participants may cook for themselves or be served by the host family/organization.
4) Free Time
- Participants are responsible for organizing their own free time after the daily work and for the weekend. Host organization will advise volunteer with information of local attractions.
5) Orientation
- Orientation for participants is held for 2-3 days before the projects in Seoul
- At the orientation meeting, BW/IWO will train volunteers on issues such as conflict resolution, project management, and provide detailed information about the project where they will be hosted. And they also get to know Korean culture and basic Korean to live in the local community.
6) Visa
- BW/IWO will provide the invitation letter on request, once the applicant is accepted. However, we recommend that applicants also prepare the necessary documents to obtain VISA for themselves.
* Notice: NO VISA required to people from European Union within 90 days staying in Korea (Exceptions; Portugal-60days, Cyprus-30days) Please check with the Korean embassy in your country concerning the visa regulation for entering Korea.
7) Insurance
- BW/IWO provides insurance for accidents only during the project (No dental clinic, illness, 3rd party’s liability compensation). It covers only a percentage of the cost (co-pay) at maximum 40% according to the insurance regulation for foreigners in KOREA. Therefore, Participants MUST bring their own insurance for health, travel and the 3rd party’s liability compensation.
8) Participation Fee
It is 200 EURO and pay on arrival. It covers expenses of the orientation and mid-term evaluation during the project.
9) General Qualifications
- Participants aged from 18 to 40 years are acceptable. Exceptions may be negotiated.
- All pparticipants are required to speak English to communicate and carry out a success of 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 Korea.
- Participants should be motivated to complete the project successfully and have open mind to Korea and to local cultures.
4. Project description
4.1 LOVE (LOng Term Volunteer Experience) Project List
CODE / NAME / LOCATION / DATE / CATEGORY / TYPE / VOLInt’nal / Korean
IWO/LOVE -A1 / SANAN / HWASEONG,
GYEONGGI / 26 March - 13 June / COMMUNITY / AGRI&SOCI / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -A2 / GREEN DREAM / MUJU,
JEONBUK / ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL / YOUTH&EDU / 2 / -
IWO/LOVE –A3 / PEACE SCHOOL / GOKSEONG,
JEONNAM / YOUTH&AGRI / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –A4 / JEONGEUP / JEONGEUP,
JEONBUK / LOCAL CHILDREN CENTER / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –A5 / DONGHAE / DONGHAE,
GANGWON / KIDS&EDU / 1 / 1
IWO/LOVE –A6 / YEONGWOL / YEONGWOL,
GANGWON / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -B1 / UIRYEONG / UIRYEONG,
GYEONGNAM / 25 June - 22 Aug / LOCAL CHILDREN CENTER / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -B2 / JEONGEUP / JEONGEUP,
JEONBUK / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -B3 / SAMCHEOK / SAMCHEOK, GANGWON / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -B4 / YEONGWOL / YEONGWOL,
GANGWON / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -B5 / HAEORUM / YEONGWOL, GANGWON / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -C1 / SANAN / HWASEONG,
GYEONGGI / 17 Sep – 5 Dec / COMMUNITY / AGRI&SOCI / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE -C2 / GREEN DREAM / MUJU,
JEONBUK / ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL / YOUTH&EDU / 2 / -
IWO/LOVE –C3 / PEACE SCHOOL / GOKSEONG,
JEONNAM / YOUTH&AGRI / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –C4 / SAMCHEOK / SAMCHEOK,
GANGWON / LOCAL CHILDREN
CENTER / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –C5 / UIRYEONG / YEONGDEOK,
GYEONGBUK / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –C6 / JEONGEUP / UIRYEONG,
GYEONGNAM / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
IWO/LOVE –C7 / DONGHAE / JEONGEUP,
JEONBUK / KIDS&EDU / 1 / 1
IWO/LOVE –C8 / YEONGWOL / JANGHEUNG,
JEONNAM / KIDS&EDU / 2 / 1
4.2 LOVE (LOng Term Volunteer Experience) Project
IWO/LOVE-A1 SANAN GYEONGGI 26 MAR – 13 JUN AGRI&SOCI 3VOL
IWO/LOVE-C1 SANAN GYEONGGI 17 SEP – 05 DEC AGRI&SOCI 3VOL
Project: Historically, and even now, human beings have been searching for the true definition of a peaceful, harmonious, and “happy life”. In pursuit of the answer to this question, a group of people gathered in Korea 1984 in what is now Sanan Village, an idealistic community which follows the philosophy. The movement was founded in Japan, after the World War II by the man named Miyozo Yamagishi. Now about 50 communes are spread around the World. Main principles of Yamagishism are Denial of ownership, Self control and “Yeonchan”which is to make all the decisions together and to not to be afraid of tell, what is bothering you – self- and collective reflexion.
As of today, around 20 families reside within this communal village, and the residents are encouraged to pay more attention to the preservation and conservation of the environment while also freely sharing public resources. People of village live together, work together and share together. The volunteer should follow their way of life and it’s pretty hard to follow but volunteer get used to it.
Main income of the village is chicken farming. Their organic products, mostly eggs, are sold at the market in the city and popular with those who prefer eco-friendly products.
Those who are interested in a new and prospective way of living which is very different from a "normal and capitalized” life, may obtain some fresh ideas about their life through this program.
Work:
-Volunteers will assist the villagers with organic farming, taking care of chickens, and household work such as cooking for villagers and cleaning in the village kitchen.
-Various festivals are taking place often. You may have chance to meet many people through those events.
-Caring about chicks, old chicken, feeding, giving medicine
-Working in the egg-selection-facility (collecting eggs)
-Cooking in the kitchen for resident’s meals
-Working from Monday to Sunday (1day off during the weekday)
Through the project, volunteers will be able to not only eat healthy and organic food from nature but also experience different way of life with warm-hearted locals.
Extra activities: You may have chance to learn Korean and Japanese too as you possibly meet a few Japanese residents. There will be further culture exchange through sports, cooking, and various activities. Also, Sanan is fairly close to Seoul.
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification
• Those who are interested in agriculture and communal life
• Those who love interacting with new people
• Those who are not allergic to chickens
2) Preferred qualification
• Previous volunteer experience.
• An interest in learning to live in a simple & farming life
3) Things to consider before you apply
• Am I interested in learning the Korean language and culture?
• Am I interested in topics of Sanan villages?
• Do I like the physical working outside with farmers?
• Am I an open-minded person?
Documents to be submitted: CV, VEF, Motivation Letter
Location: Hwaseong, GyeongGi Province, about 1 hour south-west from Seoul by Express bus
For more information about the location, please visit the websites below:
• Hwasung City : http://www.hscity.net
• Find Google Map : http://g.co/maps/z4sf3
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Accommodation: A room within the communal home
Food: Meals are provided.
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday (5-7 hours)
Free time: One day during the weekdays
Participation fee: €200 for a project
IWO/LOVE - A2 GREEN DREAM JEONBUK 26 MAR – 13 JUN YOUTH&EDU 2VOL
IWO/LOVE - C2 GREEN DREAM JEONBUK 17 SEP – 05 DEC YOUTH&EDU 2VOL
Project: Korea has unique education system which is an alternative school. The school focuses on eco-farming education, independency, peace as well as foreign languages. In this sense, the school is trying to bring intercultural learning into the school so that students will get a chance to experience diverse cultures. The student in the school has a big chance to feel great nature surrounded by beautiful mountains and liver in rural area. Green Dream School is surrounded by the beautiful mountains of Muju, an area so distinguished as to have received the nickname of the “Korean Alps”.
The school is part of a free school or experimental learning movement which places emphasis on the values of nature preservation, peace establishment, democracy, and independence of thought. The school focuses on outdoor activities and experiences so that students could learn things by doing as various non-formal method such as traditional Korean cultural arts and history, eco-farming, foreign languages, autonomic study, and peace community building. Therefore, school likes to host international volunteers who are able to bring fresh atmosphere, information of country, different cultures and languages, friendship with students. It will be very unique experiences to volunteers who are interested in sharing what you have and open minded to school students.
Work:
- Student’s classes: Farming (vegetables, working in rice fields), sports, arts etc.
- Outdoor activities with students: Swimming, hiking and so on
- Leading an English class and supporting English teacher
- Field trip with students: Visiting cultural and historical sports of Korea
- From Monday to Friday
Since the purpose of the project is to foster the idea of global citizenship within the Green Dream High School students, volunteers will run English conversation class (Basic or intermediate level) with non-formal education way focuses on various topic related with global citizenship(Cultural deference, peace, human rights, sustainable developments.. and so on). Volunteers are asked to help English teachers as well.
Also, Volunteers will join some of classes such as eco-farming(raising flowers, vegetables, working in rice fields), sports ,arts to close with students. Volunteers will have unique experience with students if actively involved with their daily life as friends with music, sports, arts and so on.
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students: 17 to 19 years old & 10 to 40 students at a School
- Number of teachers: 1 or 2 English teachers (They are main communicator with foreign volunteers)
Extra activities: The students may invite you to join them on field trips mainly on Saturday, such as hiking, rafting, or visiting other areas of the country.