Description

VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term and medium-term voluntary service projects worldwide including dozens in South Korea each year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community.

Most projects are limited to age 18+ and, in South Korea, are available from April through October. A USD 350 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information!

Highlights

Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• Camping
• Environmental Studies
• Homestay
• Native Culture Studies
• Volunteering

Qualifications

None.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 350+

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Room and board for duration of the program.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are seeking an affordable intercultural experience while volunteering at a local community service project with international volunteers.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American Participants. This Program is also open to Families and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 8-12

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 Business Days

Volunteers For Peace's Mission Statement

Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded

1982