Dochodo

CODE: IWO-72

Work
The main goal is to promote the hidden history, nature, and culture of the islands from an international perspective.

As part of the program, youth from 15 countries will engage in cultural exchange activities with local teenagers. Participants will introduce their countries through food, games, art, clothing, photography, and more. These sessions will help local youth expand their global understanding.

In addition, participants will carry out community service by delivering lunch boxes to elderly residents living alone and supporting them with basic home maintenance tasks. These visits offer opportunities to listen to their life stories, share values, and even exchange meals with flavors from around the world.

Environmental activities are also a key part of the program. Participants will join a plogging (trash-picking while walking) activity along the island's coasts and in the tidal flats. They will also take part in experiential learning sessions to explore and understand the ecological significance of the tidal flats, which are designated as UNESCO World Natural Heritage.

Participants will compete in a creative island promotion SNS challenge, using storytelling and social media content to share the charm and global significance of the islands with the world. Through these experiences, participants will immerse themselves in authentic island life, engage in meaningful cultural exchanges, and contribute to sustainable community development.
Accomodation and food
In the local guest house / Meals are provided & Cooked by participants. The accommodation provides air conditioning, bedding, and shower facilities. Each room will be shared by 4 to 5 people.
Location and leisure
Location:
Dochodo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U1VBuPsZSjExs9NeA

Participants will meet at Mokpo KTX Station. The train or bus runs frequently from Seoul to Mokpo a day. It takes about 2 and a half hours by KTX train(Fast train). After gathering at the station, all participants will move together to the project site by the bus and ferry. The transportation fee from meeting point to project site by chartered bus and ferry will be covered by the Host organization. It will take about 35 minutes by ferry from the port to the project site.
Project hosted by
Did you know that there are about 3,000 islands in Korea? These islands are filled with various stories. For instance, it was an island where foreigners first visited Korea, and one of the presidents received the Nobel Peace Prize in Korea. Many people have considered islands as isolated places because they are separated from the mainland and historically seen as remote destinations. However, from a different point of view, we can consider islands as the first gateways in Korean history to accept foreign and diverse cultures. They were such open-minded places to embrace diverse cultures and values.
Here, we can discover the cultural heritage from a global-local perspective. From islands where foreign cultures were first embraced, we aim to promote global values and cultural heritage, and introduce the values brought by international volunteers to the island residents. Join us for a meaningful adventure!
Directions to meeting point
Participants will meet at Mokpo KTX Station. The train or bus runs frequently from Seoul to Mokpo a day. It takes about 2 and a half hours by KTX train(Fast train). After gathering at the station, all participants will move together to the project site by the bus and ferry. The transportation fee from meeting point to project site by chartered bus and ferry will be covered by the Host organization. It will take about 35 minutes by ferry from the port to the project site.
Requirements
SPECIFIC INFORMATION: 1) Participants should be fine to enjoy the local life and local transportation with other participants. 2) We recommend arriving in Korea a few days early, as our programs begin promptly upon arrival on the island. 3) We encourage everyone to participate in group activities and kindly ask that you prioritize group engagement over personal free time. 4) Please bring working shoes and clothes that can get dirty. 5) Participants MUST attend the online Orientation. The details will be provided when you are accepted. 6) The seafood is quite common in island life and during the project. Participants should be fine with this. 7) Participants MUST bring their culture items such as traditional clothes, cooking recipe, snacks, and games from their home country for the class with local youth. 8) Participants will be engaged with the youth and children, so the criminal record (Certificate of Good Conduct) is required in English.