South Korea–Seoul Culture Week & Environmental Volunteering

Join a program in Seoul that combines a guided Culture Week with hands-on environmental volunteering in an urban ecological park. Begin with a week exploring the city’s culture, royal palaces, neighborhoods, local markets and daily life before transitioning into practical conservation work along the Han River. From the second week onward, volunteers support rehabilitation activities at one of South Korea’s most important ecological parks. Program Overview The volunteer placement is based at Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park, South Korea’s first ecological park, established to protect wetlands and native habitats with minimal human interference. Rehabilitation efforts focus on restoring damaged ecosystems along the Han River and maintaining biodiversity within the park. Volunteer Responsibilities Volunteers support ongoing rehabilitation and maintenance work under the guidance of park managers and coordinators. Tasks focus on practical conservation activities and vary depending on seasonal needs, weather, and park priorities. The work is outdoors and involves moderate physical activity.