Korean Job Discussion Forums

[chocolacharat]

Is it possible to volunteer at a hakwon without getting paid, even without a BA?

[sojourner1]

I am not sure about volunteering at a hagwon in Korea without a BA, but if money were not an object to me, I would volunteer in poor 3rd world countries just to learn all about the world through the many experiences of coming face to face with tribal communities and one room school houses that could use and appreciate my sharing of my time to impart knowledge without expecting financial remuneration.

I think it could be a real joy of a lifetime to volunteer if you have money, that is, you are a rich person, interested in anthropology, arts, and world travel, but Korea is not the place to volunteer. I almost joined the American Peace Corpse, but money is all too needed being a poor college graduate with no inheritance coming. A hagwon in Korea is a for profit school in a country building big wealth on big dreams of realizing technology hardware manufacturing for export to western countries. The kids have wealthy parents and will inherit the world and don't need volunteer help as they have the money to pay for what they want which is to learn English.

You might be able to do a winter camp or a short stint at an English village just to get an experience teaching Korean children and an insight into Korean culture. I am not sure how immigration views voluntary teaching. Any know? Of course, if you got money, just fly to Korea and explore around and talk to people and take it from there... I am sure it will be an adventure to be remembered.

[ttompatz]