Organizing cultural and education programs for kids

After-school educational and culture program for kids from rural areas in South Korea

Project dates:

• March 27 - June 14, 2013
• June 26 - August 23, 2013
• September 25 - December 12, 2013

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. Many tourists visit and enjoy their time in Yeongdeok, especially in summer time. Although it’s a good place to live, since there are not enough job position, parents work in the near city and came back late in the 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.

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 2 PM and stay until around 8PM. There are 10 to 30 children in the Center, 8 to 16 years old, and 1 to 3 teachers.<br />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.

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
• Age range: 19 - 40 years old

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