‘2025 Kangwon Land Volun-Tour(Volunteer Tour) Program

in Former Mining Regions’

Participant Recruitment Guide

□ Program Objectives

ㅇ The Korea National Council on Social Welfare, in cooperation with Kangwon Land (sponsor), is recruiting young international volunteers residing in Korea for the “Volunteer Tour Program.” This customized regional coexistence and experiential volunteer project aims to:

Promote mutual exchange between former mining regions and young international volunteers in Korea.

Contribute to regional revitalization and global citizenship through volunteer service, cultural exchange, and community engagement.

□ Program Overview

ㅇ (Program Title) 2025 Kangwon Land Heroes’ Haven Volun-Tour Program

ㅇ (Number of Participants) Total of 50

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※ Eligibility Requirements:Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Foreign youth aged between 19 and 34, in accordance with the Framework Act on Youth of Korea

Holders of valid visas such as D-2 (Student), D-4 (Trainee), H-1 (Working Holiday), etc.

Completed at least 10 hours of volunteer service, as verified by an official certificate issued through VMS (Volunteer Management System), 1365 Volunteer Portal, DOVOL (Youth Volunteer System), or equivalent platforms

In cases where applicants meet all requirements equally, preference will be given to those with more total volunteer hours

Total of 50 International Youth (University Student) Volunteers Nationwide

ㅇ (Dates) September 24 (Wed) – September 26 (Fri), 2025 (2 nights, 3 days)

ㅇ (Location) Kangwon Land High1 Resort area

ㅇ (Participation Fee) Free of charge (includes meals and accommodations)

ㅇ (Hosted by) Kangwon Land, Korea National Council on Social Welfare

ㅇ (Benefits) Certificate of volunteer service and commemorative gift provided

Date	Time	Activity Details	Location
Sept. 24 (Wed) Day 1	13:00	▴Participant Registration	High1 Resort (Kangwon Land)
	14:00 ~ 17:00	▴Opening Ceremony & Special Lecture on Global CSR by Kangwon Land ▴Team Building & Orientation ▴Wellness Program Session such as fragrance blending and yoga
	18:00 ~ 20:00	▴Dinner & Room Check-in
Sept. 25 (Thu) Day 2	09:00	▴Breakfast	High1 Resort (Kangwon Land)
	10:00 ~ 11:00	▴Basic Volunteer Education: Understanding the Value of Service	High1 Resort (Kangwon Land)
	11:00 ~ 12:00	▴Transfer (to Jeongseon Arirang Market)	Jeongseon Arirang Market
	13:00 ~ 17:00	✦ Mission: Global Arirang Market Experience - Visit Jeongseon Arirang Market and shopping using local voucher ※ Local voucher will be provided (only usable within the market) ※ Lunch with Local Food Experience - Opening of Jeongseon Arirang Market’s Naver Smart Store and producing promotional videos - Creating multilingual short-form videos to attract international tourists - Filming market vlogs in collaboration with local merchants
	18:00 ~ 19:00	▴Dinner (Traditional Korean Cuisine)	High1 Resort (Kangwon Land)
	19:00	▴Group Gathering & Reflection
	20:00 ~ 21:00	▴Free Time & Personal Check-in
Sept. 26 (Fri) Day 3	09:00	▴Breakfast	High1 Resort (Kangwon Land)
	10:00 ~ 12:00	✦ High1 Plogging Trekking – Volunteering with a local resident-founded cooperative - Plogging activity along the High1 Sky Trail trekking route ▴Lunch (boxed meal) location: Dorongi Pond ▴Closing Ceremony and Commemorative Photo (Hilltop)
	13:00 ~ 14:00	High1 Resort Tour & Cultural Experience - Activities: Cable Car, Alpine Coaster, Luge, etc.

ㅇ Program Schedule

※ The above program is subject to change depending on circumstances.

□ Application Submission

ㅇ (Application Deadline) Until Friday, September 5

ㅇ (How to Apply)

- The center staff will recommend qualified candidates via official government electronic document system

- For individual applications, submit by email to hanye123@ssnkorea.or.kr

ㅇ (Announcement of Results)

- Official notification via government document

- Individual contact to participants (via text message)

ㅇ (Required Documents)

① Copy of Alien Registration Card

② Certificate of Volunteer Service Records issued from VMS Social Welfare Volunteer Management, 1365 Volunteer Portal, Youth Volunteer DOVOL, etc.

③ 2025 Kangwon Land Hero Shelter Volunteer Tour Participant Recommendation (Application) (attached form)

④ Consent form for collection, use, and third-party provision of personal information (attached form)

□ Notes

ㅇ Transportation costs (fuel fees and tolls) to the meeting place are the responsibility of the individual*

* Only for group participation of 15 or more people, bus charter is possible

ㅇ Once final results are announced, schedule changes or cancellations are not allowed, so please review your schedule carefully in advance

ㅇ All applicants must agree to all terms and conditions, as applicants are solely responsible for any issues arising from not following the guidelines

□ Contact

ㅇ Korea National Council on Social Welfare,Sharing Business Promotion Team
Phone: 02-2077-3961