Forest Conservation Work on Mount Cheongtae

  South Korea

Gangwon

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: July 13 - July 25, 2009

Description: The aim of Mt. Cheongtae Natural Recreational forest conservancy project is sharing the meaning of how important the forest is for human. On Mt. Cheongtae, natural forests and artificial forests are blended nicely, creating a model national forest complex, so volunteers could feel like visiting a nature museum. The beautiful scenery of Korean valley on the mountain is so unforgettable that once you visit this place, you come back.

The host is the Korean Forest Service belonging to the government. The volunteers will mainly participate in activities to conserve the forest. They will learn about nature and forests, and will also have a chance to join other activities such as making souvenirs for tourists.

The project takes place in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province, 100 km east from Seoul.

Highlights: Summer leisure activities, experiencing unique Korean style food like hanwoo (Korean beef) and jjinpang (steam bread).

Cost in US$: USD 290

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 18 - 35 years

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement: CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.