Volunteering & Charity Work
If you are interested in helping or organising charitable work for any of the organisations mentioned below, it is best to approach a Korean for advice and assistance.
ASSOCIATIONS
BIWA Busan International Women Association
www.freewebs.com/korea-biwa/index.htm
KOJEDO AIKWANGWON – HOME AND SCHOOL FOR THE DISABLED
TELEPHONE: 055-681 7524 / 055-681 7573
ADDRESS: 3063 Geoje-daero, Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si
WEBSITE: www.akw.or.kr
Facebook Page Group: Aikwangwon Friends
Erwin Sheltered Workshop, in the grounds of the Orphanage, has a range of arts and crafts for sale which are made by the residents. These include textiles and ceramics. There is also an on-site bakery. Sometimes it is possible to purchase eggs and vegetables which are produced in the gardens. At the highest point in the grounds is a large cafe overlooking Jangseungpo harbour.
OPEN:
Weekdays: 9:00-18:00
Weekends: 9:00-17:00
GOHYEON CHILDREN’S WELFARE CENTER
ADDRESS: Geoje Ullim Church
28 Geojejungangro 17-gil, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 010-2521-5341
Providing welfare services for disadvantaged children. The organisation accepts both food and monetary donations. Phone or message in advance.
SEONGJIWON ORPHANAGE
ADDRESS: Geojedae-ro, Okpo, Geoje-si 3679-13
TELEPHONE: 055-687-0904
EMAIL: sungi09@hanmail.net
WEBSITE: www.sungjiwon.com
GEOJE ENGLISH TOWN
TELEPHONE: 055-736-1502/ 03
ADDRESS: 17 Deokpo 4-gil, Geoje-si
WEBSITE: http://gev.co.kr/main.php
INSTAGRAM: @gev_deokpo
Geoje City English Village is operated by Geoje University, the only higher education institution in the region, and aims to supplement the public education of local students and young children.
FLOWER AND CAT SHELTER
TELEPHONE: 010-3312-2852
ADDRESS: 6, Junggok 2-ro 4-gil, Geoje, 4th floor.
INSTAGRAM: @flower_and_cat_shelter
The flower and cat shelter is run independently. If you would like to volunteer or foster a cat, please contact Ms Lee, on the above telephone number. If you cannot speak or write Korean, you may translate your message to Korean before sending it to the shelter.