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A Valuable Volunteer Activity Connecting the Rapidly Changing World with Seniors!
As technology advances and many aspects of our lives become mechanized and digitalized, we have access to more information quickly than ever before. However, the elderly often miss out on these benefits due to a lack of knowledge or familiarity, leaving them isolated.
In this reality, there is a special opportunity to become a bridge connecting seniors with the modern world!
Provide education to seniors who want to learn at your school and create rewarding memories.
As you conduct classes and share conversations, you'll find that the joyful expressions of the students will bring a smile to your face too!
A Small Teaching, A Great Hope for Someone!
"It's so much fun to read and write everything now. I want to keep studying as long as I'm alive."
"I get up early in the morning, wash my face, and put on makeup, excited about going to school. At this age, that's such a joy in itself."
Elderly students feel immense happiness in learning new things at school.
Why not consider volunteering for literacy education to help these students live each day with joy through small learnings?
The seniors who come to this school are eager to learn because they don't have the opportunity for formal education.
You can teach them not only Korean and English but also basic knowledge about our society, helping them lead more enjoyable and healthier lives.
Your small teachings can bring great hope to someone.
Join us in these rewarding moments!
Benefits of Volunteering for Literacy Education
First, you can heal and smile together while seeing the happy expressions of the elderly.
Second, you can create unforgettable memories by sharing many stories while teaching.
Third, you can feel unique fulfillment as you watch the students transform through your teaching.
Regardless of age, I believe that passion keeps us young at heart.
Shall we head to Daejeon to support the youthful spirit of the elderly?
What makes this project special
Project Activities
This project offers volunteer literacy education for seniors in Daejeon, providing free classes in Korean, English, and elementary, middle, and high school General Equivalency Diploma(GED) exam preparations.
Classes are divided based on learning levels into basic literacy, elementary/middle school, and high school levels.
Additionally, classes are offered in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, allowing participants to choose their preferred time.
Option 1. Morning Class (3 Hours)
| Time | Schedule |
| 09:00 ~ 12:00 | Literacy Education (Morning Class) |
| 12:00 ~ 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 ~ 15:00 | Cultural and arts experiential education (Flexible implementation) |
| 15:00 ~ | Free Time |
Option 2 Afternoon Class (2 Hours) / Option 3 Evening Class (2 Hours)
| Time | Schedule |
| 09:00 ~ 12:00 | Free Time |
| 12:00 ~ 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 ~ 15:00 | Literacy Education (Afternoon Class) |
| 15:00 ~ 19:00 | Free Time |
| 19:00 ~ 21:00 | Literacy Education (Evening Class) |
*The above schedule is provided as a reference example; activities and times are subject to flexibility based on participants and local circumstances.
Organization Introduction
Our institution is a lifelong learning center that offers free educational opportunities to seniors, helping them navigate daily life more comfortably through various educational programs.
Celebrating its 9th anniversary this year, this place provides new beginnings for elderly students.
Most of the teachers at our school are retired educators, but we also have a diverse group of volunteers, including musicians, actors, painters, homemakers, and more.
This is a special place that creates unforgettable memories for both the students receiving education and the teachers providing it.
Literacy education is not just about the ability to read and write. It is the foundation of all education and a right that everyone should have. That’s why we feel the greatest sense of fulfillment when we see the students we have taught gain confidence and lead new lives.
Our dream is to continue providing more learning opportunities in the future. We believe that if you share your knowledge, we can create joyful memories together!
*In addition to literacy education and high school General Equivalency Diploma(GED) preparation courses, our institution offers cultural and artistic experiential learning supported by individuals or local governments. These include art, film, theater, exhibitions, and concerts, through which students can gain general knowledge. We hope that our senior students can continue to experience and learn not only basic education but also in the fields of culture and arts. If you would like to share your insights on culture and the arts with our students, please contact us directly!
LOCATION INTRODUCTION
LOCATION: SOUTH KOREA, DAEJEON
Daejeon serves as a pivotal hub connecting the central and Yeongnam regions, and it emerged as a new tourist city following the 1993 Daejeon Expo.
Among its tourist assets is the Daedeok Research Complex, known as Korea's largest science city.
Additionally, Yuseong is a hot spring resort area that attracts numerous visitors year-round.
Recently, it has gained popularity for its bread, drawing many enthusiasts on a bakery pilgrimage.
Looking ahead, Daejeon will evolve beyond an administrative and cutting-edge scientific research city to become a core city of Korea.
Visit Daejeon Metropolitan City, where diverse-themed travels await!
■ Recommended Travel Destinations
1. Hanbat Arboretum
Hanbat Arboretum is located in Dunsan Grand Park, at the heart of Daejeon.
As the largest urban arboretum in the country, it boasts not only a variety of plants but also excellent ecological environments and landscapes, serving as a habitat for various species. It is cherished as a cultural and recreational space for citizens.
While a park is a place to rest quietly, an arboretum offers a space to rest quietly while learning about nature.
Hanbat Arboretum is, therefore, a meaningful space where people and nature coexist, and where many citizens who love nature can share knowledge and memories.
Walking amidst tall buildings, you will find the green scenery of the arboretum to be a comforting sight!
2. Jangtae-Mountain Recreational Forest
Jangtae Mountain Natural Recreation Forest is known for its dense Metasequoia forest, the only one of its kind in Korea, offering exotic landscapes and forest bathing that help you forget the heat.
It is also recognized as the first privately owned forest recreation area and one of Daejeon's eight scenic spots.
Inside the natural recreation forest, along with Metasequoia trees, you can see pine, oak, and ginkgo trees, as well as various exotic species, creating a unique scenery.
Breathing in the phytoncides that fill the forest, you will find relaxation for both your mind and body, relieving accumulated fatigue.
3. Expo Science Park
The Expo Science Park was established to commemorate the 1993 Daejeon World Expo, which was Korea's first internationally recognized expo.
It was created on the site of the facilities and grounds used during that time, to utilize them as a venue for national science education.
The park features the Hanbit Tower, symbolizing the Daejeon World Expo, and the Daejeon Expo Memorial Hall, newly renovated to commemorate the expo.
Additionally, the World Expo Museum displays souvenirs and symbols from expos held around the world, allowing visitors to appreciate the history of expos.
Let's visit Expo Science Park to see what Daejeon looked like during those days!
| Program | Time |
| Literacy Education (Morning Class) | 09:00 ~ 12:00 (3 Hours) |
| Literacy Education (Afternoon Class) | 13:00 ~ 15:00 (2 Hours) |
| Literacy Education (Evening Class) | 19:00 ~ 21:00 (2 Hours) |
*Literacy Education: Providing free education in Korean, English, and elementary, middle, and high school levels to seniors who have not completed regular educational courses.
■ You can choose the class you wish to attend.
■ 4 Weeks : USD 500(For further inquiries, Please contact us directly)/Accommodation Included
