Gongju(http://goo.gl/maps/dfCqn) is about 150 km away from Seoul and located in the center of South Chungcheong province. This city is an ancient of Baekje Kingdom, where brilliant Baekje culture flourished, Gongju is a city of history, culture and tourism.
As Korea’s local society is aging rapidly and the population is decreasing, the host organization called ‘Chungnam education institute’ is focusing on the youths who are isolated from high education opportunities. The host organization believes that local is one of the critical factors supporting Korea’s society. Every year, they open summer school for a local youth in order to teach them the value of local and nature.
Work: Participants will join in the summer camp as assistants so that they will create new dynamics in the programs by introducing international cultures. Participants simply organize and join in every activities of the summer school such as sports days, role play, and international food days with about 40 young Korean youth. The programs in the summer school are focusing on local community, culture exchange, eco-friendly activities. Participants should be active to be mingled with youth as assistants and also need to introduce their own cultures such as foods, dance and songs. You will learn how to run a youth project, how to work in a large team.
Accommodation and food: Rooms in the education center / Meals are provided and Self-catering. Leisure Activities: Visiting historic place in Gongju
Location&Terminal: Gongju, Chungcheongnamdo / Gongju bus terminal
Requirements: Very active participation in outdoor activities. Highly interest to be engaged with Youth