Seoul Foreign Residents and International Students Recruited to Volunteer at an Experience Booth for a Mapo Cultural Event in October

The Yeonnam Global Village Center is recruiting foreign residents and international students living in Seoul to volunteer at a mini-canvas experience booth for an international cultural exchange event. Online applications are accepted from 2 p.m. on September 22 until 11 p.m. on October 15.

Volunteer activities will take place at Pyeonghwa Park in Mapo-gu from October 16 through 18, each day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Volunteers will help operate the booth so that citizens visiting the event can take part in the mini-canvas experience.

What is the Yeonnam Global Village Center?

The Yeonnam Global Village Center is a local hub in Seoul’s network of support facilities for foreign residents. The MY SEOUL+ portal describes Global Village Centers as support facilities where foreign residents can access practical information, counseling, and Korean-language and cultural programs. The Yeonnam center also runs educational and cultural activities that connect foreign residents with the local community.

This recruitment focuses on people who will help run and create the event rather than simply attend performances as spectators. Foreign residents and international students will meet local citizens at a community festival, assist with the hands-on activity, and gain practical experience in cultural exchange.

What will volunteers do?

According to the official recruitment notice, the main activity is volunteering at the mini-canvas experience booth. Participants will not simply remain at the event as visitors; they will help operate the experience booth. Specific duty times and task assignments will be provided by the center after selection.

This activity can be practical for international students who want to use Korean outside the classroom. Volunteers can practice explaining how to take part in the experience briefly and clearly, speak with a wide range of visitors from children to adults, and learn the basic flow of event operations. Those interested in cultural events or educational programs can also gain experience collaborating on site.

Who can apply, and how?

Eligible applicants are foreign residents and international students living in Seoul. An application is confirmed only after submitting the Google Form linked from the official page. Do not stop after clicking the application button on the MY SEOUL+ screen; the Google Form in the notice itself must also be completed.

Before applying, it is advisable to identify the dates and times you can actually volunteer between October 16 and 18 and to check the travel time to Pyeonghwa Park. Comfortable clothing and shoes are also needed because volunteers may have to stand for long periods while assisting visitors at the outdoor event venue.

For inquiries, contact the Yeonnam Global Village Center at 02-6406-8153. On the application form, enter an accurate mobile number where you can be reached and the schedule when you are available to participate, and check the activity instructions sent by the center.