[Zoom-In Korea] Homeless Support in Metropolitan Seoul
₩800,000
Minimum duration
1 week
At the time of initial payment,
10% of deposit fees are paid.
SEOUL SOCIAL TRIP CENTER
The Seoul Social Trip Center is located an hour away by car from Incheon International Airport.
From marvelous historical sites to modern architecture and skyscrapers,
Seoul is the capital city and by far the largest metropolis of South Korea.
In our center, we prepared 4 volunteer holiday programs for you 🙂
Start volunteer program
every monday
The Social Trip Center is open 365 days a year.
Every Monday, new volunteers will join.
A shared accomodation
in the city center
The Social Trip Center
is located in the center of a city.
Feel the real Seoul life !
Resident of the local staff
for safety and operation
You will connect with the local staff before departure,
who is in charge of the entire process of the program.
“Helping people help themselves”
Big Issue magazine is a famous global organization that helps homeless people sell the famous street magazine
in effort to share the profits with them, giving them financial benefits and allowing them to recover financially without losing their dignity.
However, it takes some courage to start working as Big Issue magazine sales person,
not to mention that it is exhausting standing in bussy streets for hours shouting, “Big Issue!”
The volunteers will help the salesperson by shouting out catch phrases and simply by being there with them.
Your help in selling these magazines do make a big difference.
The magazine is sold at the exits of major subway stations in Seoul.
You can chose to participate in the program in various venues, all very hip and trendy places of Seoul.
HAENA’s PICK!
We prepared this program for you who want to explore the metropolitan areas in Seoul while volunteering.
The fast-moving life in Seoul and Seoulites.
It’s a great way to explore all the metropolitan areas while volunteering.
Are you ready to discover the real Seoul?
Main Activity
Accompanying and supporting the homeless person
Giving moral support
Helping the salesperson sell more magazines
Aim & Objective
Lend a helping hand with ‘The Big Issue Korea’
Contribute to UN’s 17 sustainable developement goals – #1 No Poverty, #8 Decent work and economic growth, and #11 Sustainable cities and communties
Learn about Korea and interect with the local community
English Level : Beginner
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
Physical Demand : Intermediate
It can be physically demanding.
Need to manage your energy !
Minimum Age : +16 and families
Participants under the age of 16 must submit parents’ or guardian’s consent.
Criminal background check
All volunteers are required to provide
a criminal background check to PLZ prior to departure.
Travel insurance certificate
All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance.
Included
Accommodation
Breakfast and lunch
Airport pick-up
24/7 in-country support
Not Included
Round trip flight tickets
In-country transportation
Return to the airport when your program finishes
Personal travel expenses
Cost of Living in Korea
Public transportation : $1.11
Taxis : $15.30
Small meal : $4.50-$6.00
Regular Korea Restaurant : $8.85-$18.30
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Please book a flight that arrives
between 10am and 5pm !
Our local coordinator meets you
at the meeting point at the airport.
We’ll let you know the details after purchasing 🙂
Various Korean dishes
From traditional to fusion,
enjoy the real Korean food
If you have special preference or conditions
please let us know in advance!
Guesthouse
Standard shared rooms for 2-8 people
Located in Hongdae area,
one of the trendiest areas in Seoul
If you want to stay in a private room,
please let us know when you book!
Every monday is a mandatory orientation day. Don’t miss it !
08:00AM - 09:00AM
accommodation
Breakfast
With other participants
09:00AM - 01:00pM
seoul
Free time
whatever you want to do in Seoul
01:00pM - 02:00pm
accommodation
Lunch
With other participants
03:00PM - 06:00pm
subway station
Volunteer
Support homeless people
06:00pm -
seoul
Free time & Dinner
Whatever you want to do in Seoul
and end the day with a delicious meal
※ Accommodation, schedules and pick-up plan can be changed depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
There are so many things to do and visit in Seoul! Let’s check out some ot them 🙂
1) Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul
with a long history, and located on the top of a hill.
Don’t miss the wonderful view where traditional and modern architecture coexists!
2) Itaewon
Itaewon is an international hub in Seoul where you can meet diverse cultures.
The best time to visit Itaewon is during the evenings and the weekends.
This district is home of the best international restaurants, bars, and clubs in Seoul!
Do I need a COVID-19 vaccination or test to enter Korea?
Currently, there are no quarantine requirements for people entering Korea including unvaccinated people. However, you will be subject to a 7-days quarantine if you are tested positive/diagnosed COVID in your after-entry PCR test. From 3rd of September, Koreans and Foreigners will not be required to take a pre-departure PCR test and submit a negative certificate.
For more information, please check this website.
https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/biz/beffatstmnt/main.do?lang=en
What happens when I arrive at my program destination?
When you arrive at your destination, you will be greeted at the airport. Our local team will take you to the volunteer accommodation.
Before beginning your volunteer program, you will attend a program orientation which is hosted by the local team to give you an introduction to the local culture, safety advice, transport options, rules and expectations, your placement and weekend travel opportunities.
Our local team is available 24/7 to provide support to you during your volunteer program.
Will I be working with other volunteers?
The number of other volunteers varies by program and time of year. Some programs may host dozens of volunteers at the same time, while on others there may only be two or three other volunteers.
Can I go traveling or sightseeing during the weekend of my volunteer program?
Sure! You will have your free time and weekends available to explore more of Korea. Our local team will be happy to provide recommendations for trips that you can take.
Do I need to be able to speak the local language?
For the most part, volunteers are generally only required to speak English to participate in our program. But if you are interested in Korean and want to learn the basics of Korean, please let our staff know. We have a Korean class too. The more you can speak and converse in the local language, the more you will be able to immerse yourself into the program and local culture!
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취향저격할 곳으로 안내드릴게요!
상담 가능 시간 : 평일 10시 ~ 17시
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