🇰🇷✨ Ocean Cleanup Volunteer Camp in Wonsan Island
The experience
Join a coastal cleanup volunteer camp on Wonsan Island, South Korea! Help collect litter along the coastline and tidal flats, support local village activities, and experience daily life in a traditional fishing community. Depending on the season, you may also help with gardening or other village tasks. Share meaningful moments with local residents and fellow volunteers while discovering the island’s natural beauty and community spirit.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 53
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.
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.
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Korean
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Wonsan Island, located in Boryeong, South Korea, offers a chance to experience life in a local fishing village while contributing to marine environmental protection. This volunteer camp brings participants together with local residents to care for the island’s coastline and support community activities. It’s an opportunity to step away from busy city life, learn about the local way of life, and connect with people from different backgrounds through shared experiences. Whether you join on your own or with friends, you can take part in a community effort to care for the island and its natural surroundings.
Activities & Shift
Your activities may vary depending on the season, weather, and village schedule.
- Coastal cleanup: Collect litter along the coastline and tidal flats to help keep the island’s natural environment clean.
- Marine plogging: Walk along coastal areas while picking up waste and supporting local environmental protection efforts.
- Village activities: Depending on the season, help with tasks such as tending a vegetable garden or supporting other community activities.
- Explore local life: Get to know the fishing village, its harbor, tidal flats, and coastal paths while learning about everyday life on the island.
You may also spend time with fellow volunteers and residents during shared activities.