The Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA) plays pivotal roles in program management of WFK. KOICA is dedicated to the development of Korea Overseas volunteer program.
IT Volunteer
Establishing education system of IT talents by dispatching IT professionals
Those aged 18 or older
4-6 weeks
NIA
Techno Peace Corps
Supporting science and technology in partner countries by dispatching experts in STEM fields
a STEM bachelor’s degree
1 year / up to 3 years
NRF
KUCSS Youth Volunteer
Short-term volunteer program for college students, including collaborative activities with local university students
College students
2-3주
KUCSS
PAS Youth Volunteer
Short-term volunteer program for college students, including collaborative activities with local university students
College Students
2-3 Weeks
PAS
Volunteer Teachers Program
Dispatch Korean educators to partner-country schools and institutions to enhance basic education and expand access to quality learning opportunities
Certified teachers & faculty
Within 12 months
NIIED
NIPA Advisor
Consulting on industrial development in partner countries by dispatching retired professionals in areas such as information and communication, energy
Retirees with 10+ yrs exp
1 year
NIPA
Korea Medicine Service Team Abroad
Providing medical services, including oriental-medicine relief projects, seminars for local medical staff, and clinical training
Hold Korean Medical License
1 week – 1 month
KOMSTA
Taekwondo Volunteer
Dispatch young taekwondo trainers to enhance the status of Taekwondo and the image of South Korea
Aged 19-34 / Taekwondo 3 dan
2-3 months
TPF
Since 1990, KOICA Volunteer group with over 27,000 volunteers have been dispatched to partner countries, NGOs, and international agencies worldwide, actively engaging in various activities.
KOICA Volunteer
Volunteering in 50+ fields—such as public administration, education, agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and technology—based on partner-country needs
Korean Citizens aged 19 +
1 year
KOICA
KOICA Project Volunteer
Outcome-driven, project-based, youth-focused team service that contributes to development issues in partner countries
Korean nationals aged 19
Within 5 months
KOICA
KOICA Advisor
Dispatch in private and public sector to transfer of know-how for Korean industrial development
Professionals with 10+ years
1 year / up to 3 years
KOICA
Global Doctor
Strengthening partner-country medical capacityImproving healthcare quality in developing countries
For Korean citizens 19,older
2-year contract, renewable
KOICA
NGO Volunteer
Dispatching volunteers in collaboration with private sectors such as NGOs of partner countries
dispatched to NGO project
1 year
KOICA
Youth Volunteer
Utilize the talents and capabilities of youth volunteer group, engaging in education and exchange activities for the youth and people
Korean nationals aged 19–34
5 months
KOICA
UNV University Volunteer
Dispatching university students to the field offices of United Nations Funds, Programs, and Agencies in collaboration between KOICA and United Nations
Univstudents aged under 28
6 months-12 months
KOICA