YEOSU

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Republic of Korea Culture Environment Social work Culture Environment +1 Fixed dates

About the project

YEOSU

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

IWO is a non-profit and non-governmental organization established in 1999 to promote world peace, global citizenship, youth and community development and cultural exchange through international voluntary service. We ve been hosting island workcamps with the government for 5 years. We are a member of Executive committee of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO Paris, NVDA (Network for Voluntary Develop -ment in Asia) and Alliance (Alliance of European voluntary service organizations)

💼 What the programme involves

Yeosu is not only a beautiful coastal city loved by Koreans but also a place Yeosu Expo 2012 took place. It s known for its breathtaking nighttime seaside views and delicious fresh seafood. Participants will work on one of Yeosu s islands, including Dolsando (Dolsan Island) and its surrounding 7 islands. Using Dolsan Island as their main base, they ll work 1-2 neighboring islands each day for morning and afternoon. Unlike Yeosu, Dolsan Island and its neighboring islands face challenges due to their aging populations and decreasing numbers. Many elderly residents living alone struggle with daily tasks like cooking and grooming due to mobility issues. Additionally, the island receives a considerable amount of trash from other countries, but there aren t enough people to handle the problem. Therefore, participants will help by delivering meal kits to households, assisting services like haircuts, beauty treatments, painting and electrical repairs for them with other organizations. And they will clean up the beach and experience the importance of conserving the environment firsthand. Additionally, they will organize an international cuisine day and cultural exchange sessions to bring new energy into the communities.These activities aim to make a positive impact on the lives of residents who are in need.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Participants will share rooms and stay at the village guest house on the island.

🍲 Food

Meals can be at village restaurants or self-cooked. Participants will take turns cooking as a team.

📍 About the location

The main island (Dolsan Island) is renowned for its beautiful natural landscapes, including picturesque coastlines, mountains, rich cultural heritage and traditional villages.

🎒 Leisure activities

On Dolsan Island, volunteers can immerse themselves in a rich and diverse experience. From hiking through picturesque landscapes to exploring traditional villages, tasting fresh seafood, and discovering cultural heritage, there's always something to explore. The beaches offer relaxation, while hiking trails provide panoramic views of the sea. Volunteers will have the opportunity to create unforgettable memories in the heart of Dolsan's pristine nature.

🤝 Meeting point

The meeting point : Yeosu KTX train Stationa 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 Yeosu KTX train station. a By fast train(KTX) : It takes about 2H 30M by KTX train (Fast train) from Seoul (Yongsan KTX station) to Yeosu KTX train station.a By bus : It takes about 4H by bus from Seoul (Gangnam Central City Bus Terminal) to Yeosu 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 and arranged bus. 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.

ℹ️ Additional information

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. It s important to note that organizing such events may involve last-minute changes due to weather and local situations. Therefore, we always appreciate the participants flexibility and open mindedness.

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📷 Project photos

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📅 Available sessions

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12/08/2024 at 00:00 → 18/08/2024 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

19–38 years old

Solidarity donation

100.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea

Republic of Korea

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Korea (South) Won (KRW / ₩)

Exchange rate

1 KRW = 0.000671 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Korean Standard Time

Local time: 20:58 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Korean