The support they provide is wonderful for a solo traveler, it really helped me feel confident in engaging in the program and making the most of my trip.
Volunteer in South Korea
Known as the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea is nestled in the northern parts of East Asia. With its distinctive harmony of historical culture and modern metropolis, this eclectic city offers a wide range of activities for volunteers to experience. Based in Seoul, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) offers volunteer projects such as the Animal Care & Rescue, Ecological Park Rehabilitation, Teaching, and Soup Kitchen projects.
Highlights:
- 4 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $667 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, breakfast and lunch and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a local temple
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Community projects based in and around Seoul
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in South Korea
Protects animals
3-4 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $667
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Seoul
- Volunteers aged 16+
Join us in caring for animals at a rehabilitation and rescue center nestled in the mountains just outside Seoul.
Conserves the environment
3-4 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $667
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st Monday of every month
- Based in Seoul
- Volunteers aged 16+
Discover the beauty of South Korea by volunteering at Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park! Help rehabilitate habitats with a supportive team in Korea's first ecological park. Make a lasting impact and unforgettable memories!
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $667
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Seoul
- Volunteers aged 16+
Help battle rising hunger rates in Seoul and take part in feeding the city’s vulnerable population of homeless while gaining community outreach experience.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $667
- Duration: 1 - 12 weeks
- Programs start every Monday
- Based in Seoul
- Volunteers aged 16+
Play a role in fostering global learners in the Guro district of Seoul, South Korea. Work in unison with the teaching staff in an after-school center and provide English language lessons to disadvantaged children in the area.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
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Cameron Green
29 Nov 2024
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Popular add-ons & experiences in South Korea
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ South Korea program.
Introduction Week
Learn more about South Korean culture and tick off some must-do Seoul experiences
$630
Accommodation upgrade in nearby hotel
Do you want your own private room in a hotel while volunteering in South Korea? Enjoy your own private space in comfort and style during your volunteer experience, with IVHQ’s affordable accommodation upgrade.
From $530
Airport Pick Up (for volunteers arriving outside of the pick up window)
If you’re arriving outside the airport pick up dates/times, book this add on now!
$110
Introduction Week
Learn more about South Korean culture and tick off some must-do Seoul experiences
$630
Accommodation upgrade in nearby hotel
Do you want your own private room in a hotel while volunteering in South Korea? Enjoy your own private space in comfort and style during your volunteer experience, with IVHQ’s affordable accommodation upgrade.
From $530
Airport Pick Up (for volunteers arriving outside of the pick up window)
If you’re arriving outside the airport pick up dates/times, book this add on now!
$110
