IWO is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1999 to promote world peace, global citizenship, youth and community development, and cultural exchange through international volunteering. We are a member of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO, Paris; a member of the Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations and an executive member of the Network for Voluntary Development in Asia.
IWO believes that we can promote peace by contributing to mutual respect and capacity for peaceful coexistence between all countries through international volunteer projects which will bring understanding of cultural differences and diversity between all societies. We believe that the bright future of our planet resides within the power of youth.
There have been about 250 international volunteers who have participated in these LOVE projects since 2003 and this year we have organized 16 LOVE projects in which volunteers from all over the world can participate in and gain the experience of international volunteering as well as taste Korean culture. IWO is looking forward to meeting motivated and active volunteers for the year of 2012!
Our main aim as an organization is to exchange cultural diversity through positive influence on our host organization partners and their local communities. To accomplish this, we make sure each of our participants are thoroughly educated and trained so they can actively fulfill each mission presented to them during their volunteer exchange.
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local people
-Knows and understands other cultures.
-Get help and solidarity on their social issues from volunteers
-Get new ideas &energy from young international volunteers
and volunteers
-Understand Korean culture
-Learn to respect the different culture between volunteers and locals
-Learn active attitude toward responsibility for the environment, youth and society
■ Qualifications:
- Volunteers must be between 19 and 40 years old.
- All volunteers are required to speak English well enough to communicate and carry out the program activities. Volunteers are also encouraged to learn Korean, as the effort made to communicate in the local language will be very much welcomed by the local people.
- Each volunteer should be motivated to complete their assigned projects successfully and have a heart willing to learn about Korea and the local cultures.
■ Work:-Work hours and schedules vary. Be prepared to work around 6 to 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday. Additionally, you may be asked to join certain activities on the weekends if necessary.
-Volunteers should respect the local working conditions and lifestyle as well as following instructions particularly given during their project.
■ Free Time:
-Volunteers are responsible for organizing their own free time after their daily work and for the weekend. If needed, host organizations will help volunteers find information on travel procedures and local activities.
■ Visa:
- European Union citizens are excepted.
■ Insurance:
-IWO provides insurance for accidents only, during the project. It covers only a percentage of the cost (co-pay) at maximum 40%. Therefore, volunteers MUST bring their own insurance for health, travel and the 3rd party insurance.
■ CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT (CGC)
-All volunteers are required to submit a Criminal Record Check.
:All international partner organization should check and inform immediately to IWO if they found criminal records.
■ Travel to Orientation and Program Site:-There is no pick up service - by IWO or any of the hosting organizations- from the airport, so volunteers need to travel to the orientation site according to the info-sheet presented to them. Public transportation in Korea is very easy and convenient to navigate, so do NOT worry.
-Volunteers will move to the project site with 1 or 2 fellow volunteers after orientation (3 Days).
-Volunteers are responsible for all personal travel costs from/to orientation and project site.
■ Orientation:-Upon arrival in Korea, there is a mandatory 2 nights, 3 days orientation before moving to the project site.
-Accommodation and food will be provided.
-At the orientation meeting, participants will be trained as long-term volunteers through conflict management workshops, case study revision, helpful advice from ex-participants and Korean cultural nuance awareness workshops. Through these workshops, we hope that volunteers will be encouraged to remain active throughout the duration of their program and will gain the confidence to explore the local region for themselves.
■ Participation Fee:-Upon arrival, volunteers must pay €200 to IWO. It covers the cost of volunteers' training; Orientation, Mid-term evaluation and Final evaluation
■ Further Important Information:- The participation in illegal drugs or any other illegal activities during IWO projects is strictly prohibited.
- and drinking alcohol is not permitted inside the accommodations in the project site.
- Depending on the location of the program, internet access in the accommodation and working place may be limited or nonexistent.