📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Iksan is in the heart of Jeolla Province, in the South of Korea. Jeolla Province is often called the breadbasket of Korea and this is evident in Iksan, where you can find lots of delicious traditional Korean food. Iksan is also one of the centers of Buddhism in Korea, and one of the main purposes of this work camp is to experience Buddism in Korea, as well as Korean culture itself.
Additionally, the participants will share their time and skills with Korean children in teaching a range of activities. The work camp will be based within a youth culture house and a youth hostel, as well as a Buddhist temple.
This year is going to be the third year for our very special project. We hope the Iksan Workcamp 2016 become more specialized and contributing for both local society and volunteers.
💼 What the programme involves
This work camp has two types of main work within the program that is quite diverse. Firstly, the participants will spend time meditating and practicing yoga in the morning. The Buddhist temple there has over 100 years of history. The building and its peaceful surroundings will help participants to concentrate on meditation and yoga. Through our first task, we will have time to learn the traditions and philosophies in Korea. Secondly, participants will plan and prepare various activities to undertake with children at Iksan Youth Center. Everyday after school, from 50 students visit this center, which is located in the center of Iksan, to learn and have fun. With the teachers support volunteers will have time to teach them foreign languages, science, arts and also games.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation will be provided at the Iksan Youth Hostel, were guests will stay in male and female rooms. Bedding will be provided.
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📍 About the location
Iksan, 230 km south from Seoul
⚠️ Requirements
A huge smile, enthusiasm and an open mind!
We welcome any ideas or play from your home culture.
ℹ️ Additional information
Iksan is well know for things to enjoy. Every morning and night we can see the big bell ring in the temple, which tells people the start and end of the daily routine. In the suburbs of Ikan, there are beautiful spots to see sunsets while riding bikes. We can also visit Jeonju Hanok Village, one of the best known sight in Korea for its delicious food.
Host organization: Iksan Workcamp 2016 is supported by SCI Korea, Samdong Youth Association, TVD(TravelVolunteerDream)
*Samdong Youth Association is Won Buddhist organization supporting youths in Korea and also sponsoring Iksan Youth Center.
(The temple where we will learng meditation and yoga is the HQ of Won Buddhism)
*TVD(TravelVolunteerDream) is the NGO supporting youths' traveling, volunteering