Migration to Asia Peace (MAP) is a non-profit organization that supports refugees in restoring their lives and dignity.
We are looking for volunteers to join MAP! We are waiting for people who will take part in MAP’s six programs from February to June.
■ Areas of Recruitment
① Refugee News
▶Purpose of the activity : We produce Refugee News in multiple languages so that refugees can reach accurate and useful information at the right time, and distribute it through social media and the MAP text message alert service. ▶Activities : Researching and writing news content, translation or connecting with volunteer translators, designing web posters ▶Requirements : English speaking skills, research and writing skills, ability to make web posters (Canva, etc.) ▶Number of volunteers : 3
② Human Library with Refugees
▶Purpose of the activity : A refugee becomes a human book and tells readers about their own life directly. Refugees and citizens talk as books and readers, and we aim to increase mutual understanding and respect. ▶Activities : Managing human book manuscripts and schedules, connecting with volunteer interpreters, promoting the program ▶Requirements : English speaking skills ▶Number of volunteers : 2
③ Displaced
▶Purpose of the activity : Displaced is a newsletter that MAP publishes every two weeks to call for citizens’ attention and action on the issues of refugees and involuntary migration. Alongside sending the newsletter, we share news about our organization’s activities and issue-related civil society news with citizens to expand solidarity. ▶Activities : Researching and writing content ▶Requirements : Research and writing skills ▶Number of volunteers : 3
④ Initial Counseling for Refugees
▶Purpose of the activity : We receive counseling requests from refugees and help provide timely and appropriate support. We accompany refugees to medical institutions and other places to resolve difficulties caused by language barriers. ▶Activities : Initial counseling (by phone) and case management support, medical accompaniment support ▶Requirements : English speaking skills ▶Number of volunteers : 2
⑤ External Communications
▶Purpose of the activity : We promote the information refugees need and the organization’s various activities through the website and social media (Instagram, Facebook). ▶Activities : Uploading and managing content ▶Requirements : Skills in using social media and WordPress ▶Number of volunteers : 1
⑥ Korean Language Education
▶Purpose of the activity : We provide one-on-one Korean language education to refugee activists and refugees participating in our programs. ▶Activities : Teaching everyday conversation ▶Requirements : Those with teaching experience are preferred ▶Number of volunteers : 3
■ Activity period : Late February 2022 ~ June 30, 2022 * One day per week (7 hours); the day (Monday to Friday) and time (10:00~18:00) are to be arranged * In the first week of activities, a volunteer orientation will be held to introduce the organization and the activities
■ Activity location : (Adjusted depending on the COVID-19 situation) Online (ZOOM) or offline (organization office)
■ A volunteer certificate is provided, and a lunch is provided for offline activities.
■ How and when to apply ① Application link : https://forms.gle/UpGHRF2abuUZy7bY8 *After submitting the Google Form application above, please send your résumé to map@mapcast.org. ② Application period : Thursday, January 20, 2022 ~ Sunday, February 20, 2022
■ Recruitment schedule : February 20, midnight | Application deadline February 21 ~ February 22 | Online interview February 23 | Results announced individually
■ Inquiries : Tel. 02-2038-0231, Email. map@mapcast.org
[MAP Main Activities]
□ M (migration) – Counseling and support for refugees on health, livelihood, legal matters and education; publication of Refugee News □ A (asia) – Solidarity with refugee rights networks in Korea and across Asia □ P (peace) – Peace and human rights education (Human Library with Refugees); publication of ‘Displaced’, a newsletter on refugees and involuntary migrants; solidarity activities and research to advocate for the rights of refugees and migrants
www.mapcast.org facebook.com/map.asiapeace blog.naver.com/m-a-p Room 303, Uri Hamkke Building, 27-17 Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul