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Become part of the local community in Yeoncheon and join us!


The experience

UNESCO World Geopark. Located in Yeoncheon, Korea’s northernmost county within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, experience the Civilian Control Line and the DMZ, and participate in exchanges with local residents. As a member of the village community, you can directly experience rural Korea. There will be plenty of time to work on your own and to be by yourself, so this is recommended for people who enjoy spending time alone and want some quiet personal time.


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: 자원봉사자들은 식비, 시설유지보수 등 단체 운영자금 마련을 위해 하루 10달러씩 기부합니다.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Korean

Between 20 and 50 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Guests stay on the first floor of a two-story country house.
Usually, the center (office) is managed, mainly performing tasks such as weeding, garden maintenance, and painting, and occasionally activities that involve interacting with local residents. In particular, it encourages sharing your own talents with people in the area.


Activities & Shift

Past guests stayed for two weeks and carried out weeding and helped locals with rural activities.
The host arranges tours to nearby attractions.


Rules

Because it is a quiet area, please refrain from making loud noises.
No smoking