Seoboo YMCA

CODE: SKO-21

Brief description and main aims

Seoboo YMCA was founded in 2014 and it belongs to Seoul YMCA. It is a physical education center which covers some of the other part of Sangam-dong community. The aim is to create a healthy environment for children to enjoy learning.

Main Activities

• Multi-faceted courses like swimming, painting, gymnastic, pottery, computer, English conversation
• Outdoor exercises and many more activities

There is also a kindergarten where the volunteer will be working. Activities include swimming, drawing, art, writing classes, gymnastics, taekwondo, math, play-time and English.

Volunteer tasks

To work as a teaching in the classes. The volunteer takes part in different educational and leisure activities, such as sports, arts and crafts, trips, etc. In some occations, volunteers are requried to help out with the social activities, camps, charity bazaars, etc.
A little bit of care work, such as helpting kids changing their clothes for special activities, feeding, etc.
The volunteer will work as a teachers assisten and rotate between the 5 kindergarten classes through the week. Each class will have a different schedule depending on the age of the kids.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Volunteer should be:

• Female or male and between 22-27 years old
• Active, creative, initiative, patient, out-going and interested in working with children
• Willing to learn Korean language quickly
• Flexible and willing to carry out a variety of tasks
• Interested in sports, music, arts etc.

Location

The project is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

Volunteer will be accommodated in the YMCA Hotel (with a roommate).

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IN PROJECT: 01 - 02

Pocket money: Volunteer will receive a small allowance for pocket money of 61.30 Euros/month

V.GO Membership fee: 10.000.000VND (Valid til 24/02/2027)

Participation fees (Visa support, training, accommodation and foods during stay):

• Long-term: 3.500 Euros/6 months or 4.900 Euros/12 months.