🇰🇷✨VOLUNTEER TRIP - Community support and Education
The experience
Join our Community Support & Education volunteer program in South Korea! Support local communities through activities such as meal preparation, elderly care, and educational assistance. Tasks vary by placement. Volunteer Monday to Friday, enjoy weekends off, and stay in shared dorm accommodation. Basic English or Korean is required. Basic Korean classes are available for stays longer than one month.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Elderly Care:
Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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$ 74
Per day
Description:
May include accommodation, meals, training, and program activities. Please check details.
What you get
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.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Korean
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
This volunteer program offers opportunities to support local communities in South Korea through community service and educational activities. Depending on the assigned host organization, volunteers may assist with community events, meal support for people in need, or learning activities for children and students. The program welcomes participants who want to contribute to the community, learn about Korean society, and share experiences with local people. No special qualifications or previous teaching experience are required.
Activities & Shift
## Monday–Friday
- 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Morning volunteer activities
- 12:00 PM–1:00 PM: Lunch break
- 1:00 PM–3:00 PM: Afternoon volunteer activities
Volunteer duties depend on the assigned organization and may include community support, meal preparation and distribution, or educational assistance. The specific activities and locations may vary by placement. Weekends are free from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. No volunteer activities take place on South Korean public holidays. If the program starts on a Monday public holiday, activities begin the following day.
Basic Korean classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM for participants staying longer than one month. Class schedules and availability may change.
Rules
Volunteers are expected to respect the rules and instructions of their assigned host organization and cooperate with staff and other volunteers. Please communicate respectfully with community members and treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and consideration.
Participants should complete their assigned tasks responsibly and respect the privacy of the people they support. Follow the host organization's guidance when working with children, elderly people, or other community members. Please inform the host organization if you are unable to attend a scheduled activity.
A copy of your passport and a criminal record certificate are required for participation. Volunteers must comply with applicable South Korean laws and program requirements.