Program for social adaptation of blind kids in Chuncheon

  South Korea

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Chuncheon

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: August 1 - August 16

Description: This project is hosted by Myongjin School for blind and non-blind children in Chuncheon, an area that is famous for the beautiful lakes and mountains. The purpose of this school is to provide education for both blind and non-blind children to better understand each other by studying and experiencing together in one classroom. Together with other local volunteers, the international participants will be leading a summer English camp for the children of this school. Especially for those who are interested in aiding or teaching blind people, this will definitely be a great opportunity.

The volunteers will teach basic English during the camp and perform a fun play in English at the end of the project. They will also have to prepare the decoration, promotion and instruction of the play. Although the camp schedule is tight, the volunteers will play an important role in encouraging and giving confidence to the students.

Free time: Picnic, outdoor activities with the children.

The project takes place in Chuncheon in Gangwon province, 80 km east from Seoul.

Qualifications: Volunteers have to like children and be motivated quite well to work with the blind kids.

Cost in US$: USD 290

Experience Required: no

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

Age Range: 18 - 35 years old

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.