Description

Peace school is an alternative middle school. This school is different from other usual schools in their purpose and curriculum. It focuses on the value of the nature and environment, group cooperation and independence of teenagers. Each year the school runs a summer camp for the students who are interested in the means of alternative education and the aims of Peace school. The international volunteers will help this summer school, assisting the Korean teachers. They will also have small excursions after the summer camp for a couple of days.

The volunteer team will organize and run programs together with Korean teachers and volunteers. The programs mostly consist of sports, hiking, and performing a play. The summer camp is aimed to teach the value of the nature and environment, group cooperation and independence of teenagers. The summer camp welcomes any kind of abilities, ideas and tools for cultural exchange in the programs.

Location: Gokseong County, Jeollanam Province, 300 km south from Seoul.

Qualifications

It is recommended that participants in this project like to work and play with teenagers.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 250

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range

18 - 35 years old

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement

CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.