South Korea: Orphan ministry
Opportunity
WGM loves partnering with Faith n Hope ministry and we are looking to expand our partnership. Faith n Hope helps children dream big by providing English education, connecting each child in the program with a mentor, providing an English VBS camp, celebrating special events, and supporting education that will prepare them to successfully transition into society and adulthood.
Qualifications
WGM and Faith n Hope are looking for individuals who are passionate to serve, love Christ, and exhibit maturity. Certification in TEFL would be helpful.
Location
Volunteers will be based in Gimcheon, but the orphanages you will work with are located throughout Gyeongsang Bukdo Province. There will also be an opportunity to participate in ministry at an orphanage in Thailand once a year.
Training provided
Orientation to living in South Korea and the ministry will be provided by both WGM personnel in South Korea and Faith n Hope personnel.
Language Requirements
Conversational Korean is not a requirement but will be helpful. Volunteers will engage in part-time language study.
Length of service
Short Term (1-2 weeks)
Mid-Term (1 – 12 months)
Long-Term (2 or more years)
Ministry Description
Faith n Hope’s mission is to help orphans heal, grow, develop in Christ Jesus, and be equipped to assume meaningful roles in society.
Faith n Hope works with children’s homes and accepts orphans into their program who will be supported with programming until adulthood. They provide an after-school program two afternoons a week alongside other programs like an annual VBS and video pen-pals, etc.
Short-term teams are sought to help run a one-week VBS in winter and summer.
Mid-term volunteers can serve for six months to a year. You will be assigned to several children’s homes to participate in the after-school programs that offer diverse training and exposure. During the day, before the after-school programs begin, there are options for service including: teaching English as a Foreign Language in various venues, Korean language study, working with a local church, etc.
The ministry will provide housing and transportation within South Korea.
Quick Facts
- In Korea, a newborn is considered one year old at birth.
- Live octopus is a delicacy.
- South Korea will host the World Expo in 2030.