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IWO-71    World Heritage    Ganghwa   21/07-02/08    CULT+Heritage       15vols 

Project: Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in Ganghwa County is registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritages. This workcamp is one of the Patrimonito Workcamps which is new initiative coordinated by CCIVS and World Heritage Center in UNESCO. This county is full of dynamic traditional heritages and culture. Together with the local people, the international volunteers will be involved in various activities to promotion the values and importance of the World Heritage of Ganghwa.
Work : Volunteers will take part in various activities related to the promotion and preservation of the World Heritage in Ganghwa. Moreover, volunteers will organize a camp for a few days to raise the awareness of World Heritage to the local youth.
Extra activities: During the free time volunteers can visit to the Korean traditional museums and cultural assets. There is also a beach nearby.
Accommodation : Guest house in local village.
Location : Ganghwa-do, Incheon, 60 km away west from Seoul.
http://english.ganghwa.incheon.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport.

IWO-72    ARIRANG     GANGWON       28/07-10/08              ART+FEST     15vols

Project: Jeongseon is a very famous place with cultural heritage and beautiful surroundings (mountains and rivers) in Korea. This place is the origin of Korea¡¯s beloved traditional song called Arirang. Volunteers will participate in a local art festival which is held annually in a mountain area.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in various activities related to Jeongseon art festival. They will mainly assist the artists to create art products for the festival. It will be a manual work with wood, mud, stone, paper and so on.
Extra activities: Visit a famous local traditional market and a gold cave
Accommodation: Local community center
Location: Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, 200 km away east from Seoul. Jeongseon is famous for beautiful mountains, cave, traditional heritage and Arirang (Korean typical traditional song)
http://jeongseon.go.kr/JStour_EN/html/sub01_01.html
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-73     WANDO       JEONNAM       30/07-11/08       KIDS+EDU      15vols

Project: Wando is a small island located in west-south about 400km away from Seoul. Because of the distance, the local people do not get many opportunities to see and meet foreign people. In this respect, the project will play an important role in bringing the local children and people to get a taste of diverse cultures.
Work: Volunteers will be a bridge between the children and the world through the intercultural activities such as international games, cooking, and teaching English, camping at a beach. Volunteers are recommended to organize many other creative and fun activities for local children and youths. Having responsibility and motivation to work with children is very important in this project.
Extra activities: Volunteers will experience cultural events and visit around tourist sightseeing places during their day offs.
Accommodation: Public building in the local church.
Location: Wando island, Jeollanam Province, 400 km away west-south from Seoul.
http://www.wando.go.kr/eng/index.php
Terminal: Incheon International Airport.

IWO-81    MYEONGJIN      GANGWON       01/08-16/08     KIDS+ DISA    12vols     

Project: This project is hosted by Myeongjin School for blind and non-blind children in Chuncheon, an area that is famous for beautiful lakes and mountains. The purpose of this school is to provide education for both blind and non-blind children to better understand each other by studying and experiencing together in one classroom. Together with other local volunteers, volunteers will be leading a summer English camp for the children of this school. Especially for those who are interested in aiding or teaching blind people, this will definitely be a great opportunity. 
Work: Volunteers will teach basic level of English during the camp and perform a fun play in English at the end of the project. They will also have to prepare with decoration, promotion and instruction of the play. Although the camp schedule is tight, volunteers will play an important role in encouraging and giving confidence to the students.
Extra activities: Picnic, outdoor activities with the children
Accommodation: In the school guest house
Location: Chuncheon, Gangwon province, 80km away east from Seoul
http://www.chuncheon.go.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport
Request: Volunteers should enjoy working with children. 

IWO-82    GONGJU      CHUNGNAM      04/08-17/08     KIDS+CONS       15vols    

Project: The host of this project is Chung-nam Educational Institute (NGO) for development of alternative education in Korea. Together with this institute, volunteers will be working for the local children in this area. These children usually live in farm areas, where there are very few opportunities to experience international cultures. The aim of this project is to open up a door to a new experience for the local children and youths.
Work: Volunteers will help the host to organize two summer camps for the local children. The main theme of the project is to construct a traditional Korean clay house with the local campers. Volunteers will also be able to participate in fun outdoor, cultural, historical activities with the children in the camp. 
Extra activities: Making visits to historical sites around.
Location: Gongju, Chungnam Province; 150 km away south from Seoul.
http://www.gongju.go.kr/
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-83      JEJU      JEJU ISLAND       04/08-16/08     ENVI+KIDS    15vols

Project: Jeju workcamp is located in Jeju Island, which is considered to be one of the famous islands in Korea. The host organization for this Workcamp is called Jeju nature school. It more like a vocational school where children can come for field trips to see and experience things related with nature. The school seeks to provide children the importance of nature and the environment by organizing two summer camps with the international volunteers. Volunteers in this project should enjoy being out in the nature and working with children.
Work: In this project, volunteers will mainly contribute in hosting and assisting vocational programs that kids will participate on their visit to this school. While leading such environment related programs and activities, volunteers will not have opportunity to associate and interact with local kids, but also teach the importance of nature to kids.
Extra activities: During the free time, volunteers will have a chance to experience beautiful landscapes and wonderful beaches while they are in Jeju island. They will also be able to enjoy the nice hot weather as well as experiencing the exotic places of the island.
Accommodation: In the village guest house.
Location: Juju Island; one hour flight from Seoul. Travelling by ship is also possible.l
http://english.jeju.go.kr/index.php
Terminal: Jeju Domestic Airport ( Via Incheon International Airport)

IWO-84     BUSAN       BUSAN           11/08-23/08      ENVI           15 vols

Project: Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.7 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is a perfect example of harmony between mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes a coastline with superb beaches and scenic cliffs, mountains which provide excellent hiking and extraordinary views, and hot springs scattered throughout the city. Every year many tourists visit this well known city for vacations at beautiful beaches and for visit to annual PIFF (Busan International Film Festival). The is IWO¡¯s first workcamp ever held in Busan area. The aim of this project is to execute many activities related in creation of ecological water course from the hot spring located in the center of the city.
Work: Volunteers will be involved in various environmental activities related to Oncheon Cheon (Korean name for hot spring stream) such as maintenance around the stream and visiting the rivers and streams around the area. There will also be a camp where volunteers will campaign and promotion the importance of ecology to the local residents.
Extra activities: There are many beautiful beaches and sightseeing places and traditional temples to visit during the free time.
Accommodation : Volunteers will stay in the host organization¡¯s center.
Location : Yeanje-gu, Busan-city, approximately 400 km from Seoul.
Terminal : Incheon International Airport

IWO-85    HWACHEON   GANGWON    11/08-23/08     AGRI+KIDS      15vols  

Project: Nowadays, many farm villages in countryside are facing serious problems due to the depopulation of young generation in their villages and running out of help. However, now more and more people are getting interested in the environment friendly farming and food. Compared to other villages, Hwacheon Village (the Host Org.) has high percentage of young people and maintains active and lively atmosphere. Currently, this village is striving to develop its own culture and establish an environment-friendly system.
Work: Volunteers will help local people with farming in fields. Moreover, volunteers will organize some activities for local children. They will experience various interesting cultures in farming area in Korea.
Extra Activities: Volunteers will do some touring around the local area including historical and cultural sites. Volunteers may be able to visit ¡°Spicy Chicken Barbeque¡± festival that is held every year in Chuncheon area. Moreover, volunteers will have a chance to visit a lake.
Accommodation: In a community center
Location: Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, 100 km away east from Seoul.
http://www.ihc.go.kr/english/html/main.html
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-86   DONGHAE      GANGWON      11/08-23/08      CULT+KIDS     15vols          

Project: The Buddhist temple (Samwha-sa) is well-known for their consistent contribution in public activities for the local society. The temple is located in a famous mountain valley. They willingly host local children for their experience with nature, temple life, meditation, traditional and international cultures. By participating in this workcamp, you will experience Korea¡¯s Buddhist culture and feel the serenity of nature.   
Work: Volunteers will organize intercultural programs and activities for the local children and youths staying at the temple. Both volunteers and children will have a wonderful time together as they experience the temple stay and intercultural exchanges. They will also be participating in environmental activities such as cleaning around valleys and mountain areas.
Accommodation: temple and only vegetarian food will be served.
Location: Donghae, Gangwon Province, 200km away east from Seoul. It¡¯s very close to beaches and mountains.
http://www.dh.go.kr/open_content/english/main/main.htm
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-87   BUNGDANG     GYEONGGI      11/08-23/08      ENVI        15vols   

Project: The host is a local environmental NGO who has promoted the protection of the local mountains from the environmental disruption since 1994. They hold regular environment education classes for local people and kids in a mountain school and a local park. The aim of this project is mainly related with preservation and renovation of the nature park in Mang mountain.
Work: Volunteers will carry out activities related to maintenance and renovation of the local park in Mang Mountain. The activities will consist of conservation of walk paths, renovating facilities and creating biotopes for the bugs in the mountain area.
Accommodation: Host organization¡¯s center. 
Location: Bungdang city, Gyeonggi Province, 30km away south from Seoul.
http://www.cans21.net/EN/Main/Main.asp
Terminal: Incheon International Airport

IWO-88  GAESIL          GYEONGBUK     11/08-23/08        CULT+AGRI    15vols

Project: Gaesil workcamp is located in Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province, which is four and a half hours away from Seoul (the capital city). Goryeong is proud of their deep historical root which begun in 42 AD. Gaesil Village was named after the beautiful blossoms and valleys in its area. Currently, the village provides visitors and tourists especially from urban areas, with the experience of farm life. The village is also well-known for environment friendly cultivated strawberry farms. Each spring they provide the visitors a chance to collect strawberries from fields and even make strawberry jams and traditional candies.
Work: The aim of this project is to help out the village people with their farms and to facilitate intercultural activities with the local people. The main aim is to give a fresh atmosphere and revitalize the village with young and international spirit.
Extra activities: There are many interesting traditional sightseeing places such as historical museums. Volunteers will experience traditional games and activities in the village.
Accommodation: Local guest center.
Location: Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk Province; 300 km away south from Seoul.
http://www.goryeong.gyeongbuk.kr/eng/index.asp
Terminal: Incheon International Airports

IWO-89    ART BIENNALLE     CHUNGNAM    15/08-09/09     ART+FEST    15vols

Project: Gongju is located in the center of South Korea and of South Chungcheong Province. As an ancient capital of Baekje Kingdom, where brilliant Baekje culture flourished, Gongju is a city of history, culture and tourism. The city maintains a number of historic places and relics while simultaneously becoming a city of potential for development. Every two years, Gonju holds <Geumgang Intemational arts of Nature Festival> where about 60 artists from around the world participate and create art productions that represent harmony with nature.
Work: Volunteers will mainly assist artists who will create art products from natural resources such as stones, wood and mud. Most of the activities will take place outdoor in the Gongju Fortress Park. Volunteers will be able to relate nature and art through helping and associating with the international artists.
Extra activities:  There are many tourist attaractions, temples, museums and pavilions in the city of Gonju where volunteers can visit during their free time.
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay in the dormitory of the university near by.
Location: Gongju, the South Chungcheong Province, about two hours away south from Seoul.

Terminal: Incheon International Airport  http://www.gongju.go.kr/html/en/