Introduction of IWO
 IWO is a non-profit and non-governmental organization established in 1999 to promote world peace, global citizenship,

youth and community development and cultural exchange through international voluntary service. We are an Executive 

committee member of CCIVS (Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service) at UNESCO, Paris, a member

of NVDA (Network for Voluntary Development in Asia) and a member of Alliance (Alliance of European voluntary service 

organizations). 
Our Vision
We believe that we can promote world peace by contributing to mutual respect and capacity for peaceful coexistence

among all countries. We offer youth of all countries the opportunities with international voluntary service projects to

understand cultural differences and diversity of each society. We believe that youth is our bright future in this world. 

Our Activities 
Our International Voluntary Service Projects offer young people the opportunity to participate in community-based projects

in over 70 countries worldwide. The projects differ enormously ranging from nature conservation, restoration, education

and construction to projects that are more socially based including work with adults and children with special needs,

teaching or organizing youth/children's holiday schemes. Our main activities include.
GLOBAL Education 

To promote voluntary service activities in cooperation with local communities and NGOs.
General conditions of projects 
All projects cooperate with local NGOs, government, civil society and local volunteers. The locals are pleased to host

international volunteers who have different cultural, social and educational background because they are all warm and

open minded.   
STV : Short Term Volunteer Projects (Workcamps)
1) Number of Volunteers & Duration

• IWO hosts between 12-15 volunteers on each workcamp. Each project will have 4-6 Koreans (including 2 national

• Duration of the project is about 2 weeks.

2) Project Coordinator

• Each project has 2 camp leaders who are trained by IWO. They are also volunteers who prepare the project with IWO. They will coordinate the group to achieve the goals of each project.

3) Accommodation & Food

• Meals and accommodation are provided during the project by the host organization.Volunteers may cook by themselves or be served by the host organization.
• Participants are responsible for keeping the accommodation clean during the project.

4) Free Time

• Participants are responsible for organizing their own free time with camp leaders during off days. Host organization

5) Insurance

• IWO provides insurance for accidents only during the project (No dental clinic, illness,

3rd party’s liability compensation). It covers only a percentage of the cost (co-pay) at maximum 40% according to the

insurance regulation for foreigners in KOREA. Therefore, Participants MUST bring their own insurance for health, travel

and the 3rd party’s liability compensation.
6) Transportation

• Korea has convenient public transportation network over the country; therefore, all participants are advised to arrive

7) Participation fee

• There is No participation fee on STV(Korea workcamp). 

8) General Qualifications
All volunteers are required to speak English.

• Participants should be motivated and be open-minded to the Asia and local culture such as manners and foods.
• Generally, participants between age 18 and 40 can be accepted except for teenager workcamp (14~17 years old).

* Should there be volunteers who are over 35 years old, the sending organization has  to counsel with IWO before sending

any application.

• Volunteers should be fully aware that this is neither a vacation trip nor a cheap travel.
• Illegal drugs are not allowed in Korea. 

LOVE: LOng Term Volunteer Experience (MTV)  
1) Number of Volunteers & Duration

• IWO generally hosts 2 volunteers on each project.
• Duration of the project is about 3 months.

2) Project Coordinator

• There is a staff who coordinates the program between the host organization, IWO and volunteers.
• During the project, volunteer’s activities will be designated by the host organization.

3) Accommodation & Food

• Meals and accommodation will be provided during the project by host organization.However, depending on the project,

4) Free Time

• Work hours and schedules vary from project to project, but in general working hour is around 5 to 7 hours per day,

• Volunteers are responsible for organizing their own free time after their daily work and for the weekend. If needed, host

5) Orientation

• Orientation for participants is held for 2-3 days before the projects in Seoul
• During the orientation meeting, IWO will train volunteers on issues such as conflict resolution, project management,

6) Visa

• IWO will provide the invitation letter upon request, once the applicant is accepted.

However, we recommend that applicants also prepare the necessary documents to obtain VISA for themselves.
* Notice: NO VISA required to people from European Union within 90 days staying in Korea (Exceptions; Portugal-60days,

Cyprus-30days) Please check with the Korean embassy in your country concerning the visa regulation for entering Korea.
7) Insurance

• IWO provides insurance for accidents only during the project (No dental clinic, illness,3rd party’s liability compensation). It covers only a percentage of the cost (co-pay) at maximum 40% according to the insurance regulation for foreigners in

8) Participation Fee

• It is 200 EURO and should be paid on arrival. It covers expenses of the orientation and mid-term evaluation during the

9) General Qualifications

• Participants aged from 18 to 40 years are acceptable. Exceptions may be negotiated.
• All participants are required to speak English to communicate and carry out the activities successfully. In the mean

• No illegal drugs in Korea. 
• Participants should be motivated to complete the project successfully and have open mind to Korea and to local