Hajodo | IWO-72 | 2024-07-15 - 2024-07-21 | CULT,EDU,SOCI | Age: 19 - 40

Did you know that there are about 3,000 islands in Korea? These islands are filled with various stories. For instance, it was an island where foreigners first visited Korea, and one of the presidents received the Nobel Peace Prize in Korea. Many people have considered islands as isolated places because they are separated from the mainland and historically seen as remote destinations. However, from a different point of view, we can consider islands as the first gateways in Korean history to accept foreign and diverse cultures. They were such open-minded places to embrace diverse cultures and values. Here, we can discover the cultural heritage from a global-local perspective. From islands where foreign cultures were first embraced, we aim to promote global values and cultural heritage, and introduce the values brought by international volunteers to the island residents. Join us for a meaningful adventure! :)

Work: The main goal is to promote the hidden history and culture of the islands from an international perspective. To achieve this, we will organize a ‘Glocal (global-local) Island School Project’ with local students. As part of this program, we will hold lectures on the islands, share ideas about island life, and introduce participants diverse traditions and cultures to local youth through experiential education. Participants will engage students in games, share cooking recipes, showcase traditional clothing, and demonstrate dances and songs from their home countries. Through these activities, island youth will enhance their global competence and develop a sense of pride in island life. Additionally, we will assist socially disadvantaged local residents by delivering meals and helping elderly individuals with household chores such as home repairs and maintenance. During this process, we will listen to their stories, share our own values, and invite them to share international cuisine with us. Finally, we will host an island promotion competition to showcase the unique values and international aspects of the islands through creative projects and social media posts. Through these experiences, we hope that you ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse cultures, experience real island life, and build meaningful connections with local residents.

Accomodation and food: Participants will share rooms and stay at the village guest house on the island. It provides toilet, rooms and necessary facilities for the living. Meals can be at village restaurants or self-cooked. Participants will take turns cooking as a team.

Location: Hajodo

Location and Leisure: Hajodo (Hajo Island) Hajoodo Island is a beautiful place in the southwest part of Korea, within Jindo region. People say that in 1816, a British colonel visited Hajodo Island and thought it was one of the most amazing places in the world. He described it as “the peak of the world, the peak of the earth.” Like this, it is well-known for breathtaking scenery with crystal-clear and sparkling beaches, and pretty coastal roads. It s a peaceful place where you can take walks, go hiking in the hills, or just sit and enjoy the view. ※ For more information about the island, please click the link : https://www.google.com/maps/placelists/list/FqD0zaTDTXuBEMNV6zOzWw?g_st=i Description of the meeting point : Mokpo KTX train Station The meeting time: It will be informed to the participants after the acceptance * By plane: While there are airports near the city, there are not many flights available. Arriving at Incheon Airport and taking the KTX from Seoul(Yongsan KTX train station) is the fastest way to reach Mokpo KTX train station. * By fast train(KTX) : It takes about 2H 30M by KTX train (Fast train) from Seoul (Yongsan KTX station) to Mokpo KTX train station. * By bus : It takes about 4H by bus from Seoul (Gangnam Central City Bus Terminal) to Mokpo Bus Terminal. And the meeting point is a 30 min ride away by public bus. After gathering at the meeting point, all participants will move together to the project site by ferry. Transportation from the meeting point to the project site by ferry will be provided. The ferry ride from the port to the project site takes approximately 90 minutes

Requirements: SPECIFIC INFORMATION: 1) Participants should be fine to enjoy the local life and local transportation with other participants. 2) We recommend arriving in Korea a few days early, as our programs begin promptly upon arrival on the island. 3) We encourage everyone to participate in group activities and kindly ask that you prioritize group engagement over personal free time. 4) Please bring working shoes and clothes that can get dirty. 5) Participants MUST attend the online Orientation. The details will be provided when you are accepted. 6) The seafood is quite common in island life and during the project. Participants should be fine with this. 7) Participants MUST bring their culture items such as traditional clothes, cooking recipe, snacks, and games from their home country for the class with local youth. 8) Participants will be engaged with the youth and children, so the criminal record (Certificate of Good Conduct) is required in English.

Description of the meeting point : Mokpo KTX train Station The meeting time: It will be informed to the participants after the acceptance

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 0 EUR

1) As it may be difficult to find certain ingredients on the island, participants are encouraged to bring ingredients and recipes from their home country for an international cuisine day with locals. If you have any food allergies, please inform us in the application form. 2) Participants are required to be flexible for the schedule due to the local condition and weather change.