Preservation and promotion of the World Heritage in Ganghwa

  South Korea

• All Other Areas: 
Incheon

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 21 - August 2

Description: Ganghwa Dolmen Sites in Ganghwa County is registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This volunteer project is one of the Patrimonito Workcamps which is a new initiative coordinated by CCIVS and World Heritage Center of UNESCO. This county is full of dynamic traditional heritage and culture. Together with the local people, the international volunteers will be involved in various activities promoting the values and importance of the World Heritage of Ganghwa.

The volunteers will take part in various activities related to the promotion and preservation of the World Heritage in Ganghwa. Moreover, volunteers will organize a camp for a few days to raise the awareness of World Heritage among the local youth.

During the free time, volunteers can visit the Korean traditional museums and cultural assets. There is also a beach nearby.

The project site is located in Ganghwa-do, Incheon, 60 km west of Seoul.

Highlights: The volunteers will visit historical places related with the Korean War and will have a small seminar about environmental issues in the world.

Cost in US$: $290 US

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 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.