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Gain social impact experience in South Korea! Depending on your placement, you may support NGOs, social enterprises, or community projects through research, outreach, or social media. Open to university students and graduates aged 18+ with intermediate English and/or Korean skills and relevant experience. This is an unpaid training program. Bring your ideas, curiosity, and willingness to learn!
30 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 66 Per day
Description: May include accommodation, meals, training, and program activities. Please check details.
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.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Intermediate English or Intermediate Korean
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What if your interests could become part of something meaningful? Through this social impact internship in South Korea, you can explore how NGOs, social enterprises, and community organizations work to address social challenges. Discover a different side of Korea, gain insight into the social sector, and explore how this experience could shape your future career. Tell us what you care about, and let's explore the possibilities together!
Your experience will depend on your host organization, interests, and background. Activities may include supporting community projects, researching social issues, assisting with outreach campaigns, or helping with communications and social media. Training opportunities and daily schedules vary by placement, and specific duties and working hours will be shared after your placement is confirmed.
All positions are unpaid and focus on learning and professional development. Public holidays in South Korea are non-working days.
- Participants must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in or have graduated from a university.
- Intermediate English and/or Korean skills are required.
- Your studies or work experience should be relevant to your intended internship.
- Follow your host organization's rules, schedule, and workplace guidelines.
- Communicate respectfully, complete agreed tasks responsibly, and remain open to learning.
- Participants are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa and meeting all legal requirements. Korea GapYear cannot sponsor visas but may provide supporting documents when necessary.
- Confirm your placement and schedule before booking flights.
- All internship positions are unpaid.
