Volunteers Wanted for Our SACD Program Workshops!
We’re looking for volunteer instructors to conduct short workshops for our Study Abroad & Career Development (SACD) Program in South Korea. The SACD workshops will give participants cross-cultural knowledge and equip them with the skills necessary to effectively engage with people in the U.S. and adapt to the new cultural environment. The workshops will also provide career exploration and development opportunities in South Korea, teach practical life skills that are pertinent to their success in the U.S.
Upon the successful completion of the workshop, participants are expected to have the following:
- A basic awareness and understanding of American culture
- Hands-on experience engaging with foreigners and preparing for real-life scenarios in the U.S.
- Set realistic expectations for life in the U.S.
- Created personal and professional goals for their time in the U.S.
- Studied and demonstrated note-taking and presentation skills
- More confidence to succeed in the U.S.
Workshop Instructors
We need workshop instructors who can provide relevant knowledge and insight to North Koreans who have resettled in South Korea and will study English for one or two semesters in the U.S. Workshop instructors will lead one or two workshop(s), including lectures and activities, in order to support and help them accomplish personal and professional goals while participating in the SACD Program.
Requirements
- Commit to actively lead at least one workshop (at the least: 4 hrs of workshop + preparation time)
- Good knowledge of life in the U.S. (preferably in New York City or San Francisco)
- Successful completion of training with LiNK’s staff in Seoul and SACD orientation (March 21st)
- Sign NDA and confidentiality agreement forms
- (Preferred) bilingual Korean and English
Required Documents
- Resume
- Two references (preferably at least one in South Korea), including name, organization, position/title, relationship, years known, and contact information
*All of the required documents must be submitted to Anna Kim (ROK@libertyinnorthkorea.org) prior to the initial interview.
If you are interested in volunteering as a workshop instructor for the SACD Program, please fill out the application form here.
Deadline to apply: March 15th, 2015
