Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Centre

The Suncheon Asia-Pacific Scout Centre (SAPSC) in Korea is a new International Scout Centre which was established in 2008 and since March 2009, the SAPSC has offered programs in English based on the Scout method of "learning by doing" - a hands-on experiential learning process in the outdoors through young leaders from the various National Scout Organizations.

Korean youth may learn real-life, everyday spoken English and global leadership through various outdoor hands-on programs, weekly English camp programs, and seasonal experiential programs. At the same time, staff member may learn about Korea's rich history, culture, and tradition as well as share the brotherhood of Scouting with participants and visitors. The Korea Scout Association now invites young Scout leaders between the ages of 18 and 30 years old to apply as short term staff.

Staff Role

• Run the Centre's English camp, seasonal and other programs.
• Offer a program to introduce a country's culture and share friendship.

Staff Requirements

• Registered member of SASA and actively involved in scouting.
• All applications must be endorsed by the Provincial Commissioner before being endorsed by the Chief Scout’s Commissioner.
• At least 18 years old (but not older than 30 years old) and currently enrolled or has graduated from a university.
• Available for at least 12 weeks.
• Able to communicate in English fluently.
• Able to use and teach the Scout method and introduce your country's culture.
• Able to live by the culture and laws of Korea.

What You Get

• Furnished accommodation and meals for a fixed period
• Personal accident insurance
• One day off per week
• Staff field trip to nearby cultural sites at the end of the term
• Basic toiletries
• Living allowance of USD $100 per week
• A small amount of travel fund
• for volunteers within Asia-Pacific Region: USD $400
• for volunteers from other Regions: USD $600
  

Travel

Staff is responsible for arranging own travel costs to and from Korea - a small limited amount of travel fund would be available (See above).

Dates of the seasons

Application Process

• Read the information and complete the application form (available from SAHQ)
• Submit the application form to the National Office for endorsement who will forward it to the Korean Scout Association.
• Acceptance of your status will be informed by email through your National Scout Organization.
  

NB: All applications must be forwarded to the International Commissioner via SAHQ.