Monthly Activities
(December 2024)

Itaewon Global Village Center will help out at the Yongsan Senior Welfare Center on December 4, 2024 (Wed) from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We are looking for volunteers who can join us that day.

One of the programs of Yongsan Senior Welfare Center is an English class to help retired seniors practice their English language ability. Most of the seniors who are part of the class were professionals during their younger days, and most of them have a good command of the English language. However, as time passes and due to the lack of people they can converse with, most of them have forgotten how to use the language. Through this class, they aim to regain the confidence they used to have. By volunteering, you will be able to help them practice their English speaking skills. You don’t need to be a native English speaker to join. (BUT OF COURSE, THE ABILITY TO CONVERSE IN ENGLISH FLUENTLY IS REQUIRED.) Don’t worry if you cannot speak Korean. However, only foreign adults aged 18 years old and above can join this activity.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/7WCScWAuoCSmzt1R8 (or scan the qr code on the poster)

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that when you register.
⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

Itaewon Global Village Center is looking for volunteers to help out at Yongsan Senior Welfare Center. They need volunteers to help at their in-house kitchen on December 6th and 13th (both Fridays) from 10:30AM to 1:00PM

Yongsan Senior Welfare Center is located in Hannam-dong, and they cater to Korean elderly where the elderly can congregate, participate in various activities, and unwind. The center is also home to a cafeteria where elderly folks have their lunch. They feed about 300-400 Korean grandmas & grandpas. They require assistance with food distribution, kitchen cleanup, and helping elderly people with mobility issues. Your assistance is needed because they lack the manpower to help out at the cafeteria.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, register by filling out the form (or scan the QR code on the poster): https://forms.gle/e3kkVdjDPKDyvCtw6

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that and your DOB when you register.

⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

Itaewon Global Village Center, together with Korean Food Promotion Institute, is hosting a Korean cooking class on December 11th (Wed) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Hansik Space Eum (near Anguk Station). This time we will be learning how to make "Mandu" (Korean dumplings).

Mandu is one of the staples of royal cuisines. However, nowadays it has become a common food in Korean, something that you can buy on the street or at the frozen section of the supermarkets. Like kimchi, each Korean family has their own version of mandu. This time, we will be learning how to make "고기 만두" or meat mandu.

FOOD ALLERGY WARNING: (*Please take note of these ingredients before signing-up for the class. Hansik Space Eum WILL NOT make any changes on the recipe.) The ingredients that will be used for this class is as follows: PORK , tofu, mung bean sprouts, green onions, garlic, salt, sesame oil, black pepper, dumpling wrapper

The participation fee for this class is 11,000 won. Advanced payment for the class is REQUIRED. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

This class is open to foreign residents aged 16 years and above.

Language of Instruction: ENGLISH only

To register, please fill out the form through this link: https://forms.gle/u3B8nmdoYnPHc9NQ9 or scan the QR code on the poster.

Itaewon Global Village Center will help at the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club on December 12, 2024 (Thurs) from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. We are looking for volunteers that can join us that day.

Seniors attending Seodaemun Senior Welfare Center and are members of the Seodaemun Seniors’ English Club have requested Itaewon GVC to gather volunteers who can help them improve their English speaking skills and boost their confidence when speaking the English language. Hence, they are looking for 12-15 English-speaking volunteers.

By volunteering, you can help them practice their English speaking skills. You don’t need to be a native English speaker to join. (BUT OF COURSE, THE ABILITY TO CONVERSE IN ENGLISH FLUENTLY IS REQUIRED.) Don’t worry if you cannot speak Korean. However, this activity is only open for foreign volunteers aged 18 years old and above.

If you want to be one of the volunteers, please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/yKhLJ9g4JG8de2SXA
(or you can scan the QR code on the poster).

⇒ Volunteer Certificates can be issued if needed. If you have a 1365 ID, please include that and your DOB when you register.
⇒ Please be advised that Itaewon GVC does NOT provide any kind of visa sponsorship, an official invitation for immigration purposes, accommodation, or compensation for these volunteer activities.

On December 13th (Fri) from 2:00PM to 3:30PM, Itaewon Global Village Center will be hosting a Bojagi Art Workshop.

“Bojagi” actually refers to the fabrics that are used for wrapping. However, as time goes by the term “bojagi” has become synonymous to the traditional art of wrapping. In the old times, Koreans believed that keeping something wrapped protects the item from misfortune, and giving someone a wrapped present gives that person good luck or happiness.

Bojagi art is not only pretty but it is also a sustainable way of gift wrapping as we can reuse old fabrics again and again.

For this workshop, we will be learning how to do three basic bojagi knots: Dosirak, Jangmi, and Gungjung. Plus we will recreate those knots using a tiny box to make a garland. (Please see the poster for the pictures. NOTE: The fabric/materials (including colors) that will be used in the class may be different from the actual materials that will be used in the class)

The participation fee for this class is 20,000 won/ participant. Advance payment is required. I will email you all the details (including payment details) once you have completed the registration.

Language of Instruction: ENGLISH only

If you wish to join this class, fill out the form through the link: https://forms.gle/Ys5k72DLq6XUNBTh8 or scan the QR Code on the poster.

(Email: kapcorteza@yongsan.go.kr )

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold “Upcycled Christmas Ornament Making Class”

▶Date/Time: December 19th (Thu) from 2:00~4pm
▶Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶ Language of instruction: Korean (with English translation)
▶ Fee: 10,000 won (2 ornaments, Pre-payment needed)
▶ Registration: https://bit.ly/UpcyclingChristmas

Through this class, we will be learning how to make some eco-friendly Christmas ornaments using the fabric scraps which were collection during production of socks. It will be fun and meaningful activity as we get to make and design our own Santa and bear shaped ornament while reducing the use of plastic.

Itaewon Global Village Center will hold the “Christmas Centerpiece Flower Arrangement Class”

▶Date/Time: December 20, 2024 (Friday) 10am~12pm
▶Venue: Itaewon Global Village Center
▶Language: Korean (with English translation)
▶Capacity: 16 people
▶Fee: 30,000 KRW (per centerpiece, pre-registration is required)

▶Contents: Participants will be creating a Christmas centerpiece for their flower arrangement. Don't miss the chance to decorate your dining table with a beautiful centerpiece this Christmas! It will be the highlight of your holiday decorations, making your home a festive place to enjoy with family and friends.

▶Registration: https://bit.ly/3ZpLqXL

*Language: Korean (with English translation)
*Inquiries: Grace (yjheo1@yongsan.go.kr / 02-2199-8884)