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This is a volunteer project where you teach English to children in Korean care centers while growing together with them. Beyond simply teaching, you will build meaningful connections—becoming a friend, mentor, and role model in their lives. Through shared experiences, you will support the children’s futures while also discovering your own personal growth along the way.
25 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Amount: US$ 26 Per day
Description: â– Accommodation - Accommodation where you can interact with other participants from around the world and rest comfortably - Common Space where you can make international friends â– Project Activities - Safe pickup service (round trip) - orientation - Reliable local manager - 24-hour support - Provision of travel tips â– Certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation - Issuance of certificate
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Beginner Korean
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
1. Build Confidence and Express Yourself
Teaching children is more than just a volunteer activity. It is a meaningful process of learning how to organize your thoughts and express yourself clearly and naturally. As you communicate with children every day, you will gradually develop both your expressiveness and confidence. By seeing the positive impact of your words and actions, you will also build stronger self-belief and self-esteem. Over time, these experiences go beyond volunteering, becoming valuable moments of self-discovery and personal growth. This journey will help you grow not only as an individual, but also in your relationships with others, making it a truly meaningful and transformative experience.
2. A Meaningful Time to Support Children’s Growth
Children come to live in care centers for a variety of reasons, and it is here that they spend important years of their growth and development. During this time, education plays a meaningful role in shaping their future. For many children, learning English is more than just studying a subject—it is a gateway to new opportunities and a wider world. By spending time together in after-school classes, you will not only support their learning but also provide encouragement, stability, and care. Through this experience, children can build confidence, improve their skills, and begin to explore their own path forward. At the same time, you will come to realize how even small acts of care and attention can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
For more detailed information and the latest updates, please visit the Korea GapYear website: https://koreagapyear.com/en
**activities:**
This project focuses on teaching English and building meaningful connections with children in Korea. Rather than simply conducting classes, it is focused on forming natural relationships through everyday interactions and growing together with the children.
Main Activities
Build relationships with the children through consistent interaction and spend time playing and engaging with them. As a participant, you will take on the role of both an English teacher and a mentor.
1. Interactive classes for preschool children using games, songs, and creative activities (basic conversation, singing, crafts, etc.)
2. After-school support, including homework help and learning assistance
3. Cultural exchange and light physical activities (introducing your culture, simple games, etc.)
Sample Daily Schedule
Volunteers typically participate about 4–6 hours per day, 5 days a week.
- Morning: Free time or class preparation
- Afternoon: English classes and activities
- Evening: Time with children and free time
※ The actual schedule may vary depending on participants and the organization.
**rules:**
â– GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Aged 18 +
Able to communicate in basic English or Korean
Enjoy spending time with children and sharing care and positivity
Interested in volunteering alongside people from diverse backgrounds
Interested in living in Korea and experiencing its rich culture and everyday life"},
This project focuses on teaching English and building meaningful connections with children in Korea. Rather than simply conducting classes, it is focused on forming natural relationships through everyday interactions and growing together with the children.
Main Activities
Build relationships with the children through consistent interaction and spend time playing and engaging with them. As a participant, you will take on the role of both an English teacher and a mentor.
1. Interactive classes for preschool children using games, songs, and creative activities (basic conversation, singing, crafts, etc.)
2. After-school support, including homework help and learning assistance
3. Cultural exchange and light physical activities (introducing your culture, simple games, etc.)
Sample Daily Schedule
Volunteers typically participate about 4–6 hours per day, 5 days a week.
- Morning: Free time or class preparation
- Afternoon: English classes and activities
- Evening: Time with children and free time
※ The actual schedule may vary depending on participants and the organization.
**rules:**
â– GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Aged 18 +
Able to communicate in basic English or Korean
Enjoy spending time with children and sharing care and positivity
Interested in volunteering alongside people from diverse backgrounds
Interested in living in Korea and experiencing its rich culture and everyday life
â– GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Aged 18 +
Able to communicate in basic English or Korean
Enjoy spending time with children and sharing care and positivity
Interested in volunteering alongside people from diverse backgrounds
Interested in living in Korea and experiencing its rich culture and everyday life
