Alternative school is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are non-traditional. These schools have a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a formal school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, and dissatisfied with some aspects of mainstream or formal education.
Green Dream is especially focusing on eco-farming education, independence, peace and community based education. Therefore, school expects international volunteers who can bring creative teaching method not formal, deliver the information of various countries, cultures and languages and build a friendship with students. It will be very unique experiences to volunteers who are interested in sharing with your personal background/knowledge and learning unique education system.
Work:
- Teaching English to students. - Participating classes with students, eg. Pottery class, arts etc. - Joining outdoor activities with students, eg. hiking and field trips. - Teaching English in a local children center near the school once a week.
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 17 to 19 years old & 10 to 20 students per school. - Number of teachers - 1 English teacher (A main communicator with foreign volunteers).
Extra activities:
The school may invite you to join them on field trips, such as hiking and cycling.
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualifications - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching (Especially with non-formal methods). - Those who can communicate in English. - Those who are interested in teenagers and socialize with them. 2) Preferred qualifications - Apart from school schedule, you need to be independent to manage your own free time. - Interest in outdoor activities.
Location:
Muju, Jeollabuk-do province. Taking 3 hours from Seoul by express bus. Muju area is surrounded by mountain and easily access to tourism cities and large major cities including Seoul.
Terminal:
Muju Anseong Bus Terminal.
Accommodation:
A Shared room with other volunteers in school dormitory.
Food:
Provided meals in school cafeteria.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday (5-7 hours).
Free time:
Weekends and national holidays. All people including volunteers have to leave the school on weekends per every two weeks.
Alternative school is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are non-formal. These schools have a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a formal school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, and some dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream or formal education.
Gokseong Peace School is especially focusing on importance of life/peace and nature through not only textbooks but also agriculture and field trip. Therefore, school expects international volunteers who can bring creative teaching method not formal, deliver the information of various countries, cultures and languages and build a friendship with students. It will be very unique experiences to volunteers who are interested in sharing with your personal background/knowledge and learning unique education system.
Work:
- Teaching English to students. Elementary school Students - using games and various activities. Middle school Students - conversation. - Participating in farming with students. - Joining outdoor activities with students - hiking, cycling and field trips.
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 10 to 17 years old & up to 10 students per school. - Number of teachers - 1 Principle (A main communicator with foreign volunteers).
Extra activities:
The school may invite you to join them on field trips, such as hiking, cycling.
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification - Those who can actively join outdoor activities with teenagers. - Those who can communicate in English. 2) Preferred qualification - Interest in outdoor activities and farming. - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching (especially with non-formal methods).
Location:
Gokseong, Jeollanam-do province. Taking 3 hours from Seoul by train. Gokseong is surrounded by nature and easily access to Gwangju which is one of the biggest cities in Korea.
Terminal:
Gokseong Train Station.
Accommodation:
A shared room with other volunteers in school dormitory.
Local Children Center in Korea is the facility for the children welfare services. The center provides children a shelter after the regular school and educational/cultural opportunities as well. Most of children in rural area have fewer opportunities to meet foreigners and get a high quality English education compared to the urban area. Also although international marriage is quite common phenomenon in rural area, local residents are lack of understanding of multi-culture. So the children are facing discrimination in the school, cultural and linguistic difficulties. International volunteers can give them chances to interact with foreigners and to understand multi-culture. And English can be a tool to understand Korean local children and interact with them. Big Tree Local Children Center welcomes you to check your own class with your talents and ideas.
Work:
- Teaching English to primary school students and middle school students - Helping farming - Participating in a camp and a workcamp (if any) - Taking care of children while they are in the center
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 8 to 16 years old & 10 to30 children at an LCC - Number of Teachers - 1 to 3 teachers
Extra activities:
The center may invite you to join them on field trips on Saturday
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching.(Especially with non-formal methods) - Those who can communicate in English - Those who are interested in kids and socialized with them.
2) Preferred qualification - Interest in outdoor activities and farming
Location:
Yeongwol, Gangwon province. Taking 5 hours from Seoul by bus. The center is quite distance from the downtown however, volunteers can use the shuttle bus from center to downtown or bicycle. Many tourists visit Yeongwol to enjoy the nature and activities in there.
Terminal:
Jeacheon Bus Terminal
Accommodation:
A shared room with other volunteers in Local Children Center
Food:
Provided ingredients for breakfast and lunch, and meal for dinner
Local Children Center in Korea is the facility for the children welfare services. The center provides children a shelter after the regular school and educational/cultural opportunities as well. Most of children in rural area have fewer opportunities to meet foreigners and get a high quality English education compared to the urban area. Also although international marriage is quite common phenomenon in rural area, local residents are lack of understanding of multi-culture. So the children are facing discrimination in the school, cultural and linguistic difficulties. International volunteers can give them chances to interact with foreigners and to understand multi-culture. And English can be a tool to understand Korean local children and interact with them. Big Tree Local Children Center welcomes you to check your own class with your talents and ideas.
Work:
- Teaching English to primary school students and middle school students - Helping farming - Participating in a camp and a workcamp (if any) - Taking care of children while they are in the center
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 8 to 16 years old & 10 to30 children at an LCC - Number of Teachers - 1 to 3 teachers
Extra activities:
The center may invite you to join them on field trips on Saturday
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching.(Especially with non-formal methods) - Those who can communicate in English - Those who are interested in kids and socialized with them.
2) Preferred qualification - Interest in outdoor activities and farming
Location:
Yeongwol, Gangwon province. Taking 5 hours from Seoul by bus. The center is quite distance from the downtown however, volunteers can use the shuttle bus from center to downtown or bicycle. Many tourists visit Yeongwol to enjoy the nature and activities in there.
Terminal:
Jeacheon Bus Terminal
Accommodation:
A shared room with other volunteers in Local Children Center
Food:
Provided ingredients for breakfast and lunch, and meal for dinner
Alternative school is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are non-traditional. These schools have a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a formal school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, and dissatisfied with some aspects of mainstream or formal education.
Green Dream is especially focusing on eco-farming education, independence, peace and community based education. Therefore, school expects international volunteers who can bring creative teaching method not formal, deliver the information of various countries, cultures and languages and build a friendship with students. It will be very unique experiences to volunteers who are interested in sharing with your personal background/knowledge and learning unique education system.
Work:
- Teaching English to students. - Participating classes with students, eg. Pottery class, arts etc. - Joining outdoor activities with students, eg. hiking and field trips. - Teaching English in a local children center near the school once a week.
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 17 to 19 years old & 10 to 20 students per school. - Number of teachers - 1 English teacher (A main communicator with foreign volunteers).
Extra activities:
The school may invite you to join them on field trips, such as hiking and cycling.
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualifications - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching (Especially with non-formal methods). - Those who can communicate in English. - Those who are interested in teenagers and socialize with them. 2) Preferred qualifications - Apart from school schedule, you need to be independent to manage your own free time. - Interest in outdoor activities.
Location:
Muju, Jeollabuk-do province. Taking 3 hours from Seoul by express bus. Muju area is surrounded by mountain and easily access to tourism cities and large major cities including Seoul.
Terminal:
Muju Anseong Bus Terminal.
Accommodation:
A Shared room with other volunteers in school dormitory.
Food:
Provided meals in school cafeteria.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday (5-7 hours).
Free time:
Weekends and national holidays. All people including volunteers have to leave the school on weekends per every two weeks.
Alternative school is an educational establishment with a curriculum and methods that are non-formal. These schools have a special curriculum offering a more flexible program of study than a formal school. A wide range of philosophies and teaching methods are offered by alternative schools; some have strong political, scholarly, or philosophical orientations, and some dissatisfied with some aspect of mainstream or formal education.
Gokseong Peace School is especially focusing on importance of life/peace and nature through not only textbooks but also agriculture and field trip. Therefore, school expects international volunteers who can bring creative teaching method not formal, deliver the information of various countries, cultures and languages and build a friendship with students. It will be very unique experiences to volunteers who are interested in sharing with your personal background/knowledge and learning unique education system.
Work:
- Teaching English to students. Elementary school Students - using games and various activities. Middle school Students - conversation. - Participating in farming with students. - Joining outdoor activities with students - hiking, cycling and field trips.
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 10 to 17 years old & up to 10 students per school. - Number of teachers - 1 Principle (A main communicator with foreign volunteers).
Extra activities:
The school may invite you to join them on field trips, such as hiking, cycling.
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification - Those who can actively join outdoor activities with teenagers. - Those who can communicate in English. 2) Preferred qualification - Interest in outdoor activities and farming. - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching (especially with non-formal methods).
Location:
Gokseong, Jeollanam-do province. Taking 3 hours from Seoul by train. Gokseong is surrounded by nature and easily access to Gwangju which is one of the biggest cities in Korea.
Terminal:
Gokseong Train Station.
Accommodation:
A shared room with other volunteers in school dormitory.
Local Children Center in Korea is the facility for the children welfare services. The center provides children a shelter after the regular school and educational/cultural opportunities as well. Most of children in rural area have fewer opportunities to meet foreigners and get a high quality English education compared to the urban area. Also although international marriage is quite common phenomenon in rural area, local residents are lack of understanding of multi-culture. So the children are facing discrimination in the school, cultural and linguistic difficulties. International volunteers can give them chances to interact with foreigners and to understand multi-culture. And English can be a tool to understand Korean local children and interact with them. Big Tree Local Children Center welcomes you to check your own class with your talents and ideas.
Work:
- Teaching English to primary school students and middle school students - Helping farming - Participating in a camp and a workcamp (if any) - Taking care of children while they are in the center
Teaching Information:
- Age & Number of students - 8 to 16 years old & 10 to30 children at an LCC - Number of Teachers - 1 to 3 teachers
Extra activities:
The center may invite you to join them on field trips on Saturday
Qualifications of Volunteers:
1) Essential qualification - Those who have teaching experience or are interested in teaching.(Especially with non-formal methods) - Those who can communicate in English - Those who are interested in kids and socialized with them.
2) Preferred qualification - Interest in outdoor activities and farming
Location:
Yeongwol, Gangwon province. Taking 5 hours from Seoul by bus. The center is quite distance from the downtown however, volunteers can use the shuttle bus from center to downtown or bicycle. Many tourists visit Yeongwol to enjoy the nature and activities in there.
Terminal:
Jeacheon Bus Terminal
Accommodation:
A shared room with other volunteers in Local Children Center
Food:
Provided ingredients for breakfast and lunch, and meal for dinner
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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