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SALT Resource Staff & Teaching Assistant - Korea Anabaptist Center (KAC) in Seoul, Republic of Korea (South)
Term: 11 months
Date Opened: 12/13/2006
Date Required: 08/11/2007
Full Time Equivalent: 1.0
Synopsis
SALT International is a one-year service program beginning in August of each year. It is for young adults between the ages of 18-27 who are eager to continue their faith journey as they learn from people of other cultures in different countries around the world.
There is a minimum contribution requirement that is set every January and posted on the SALT webpage.
The Korea Anabaptist Center (KAC) is a non-profit, resource and networking center for Koreans interested in pursuing a life of discipleship, peace and Christian community. It operates in partnership with Mennonite groups in North America as well as independent churches in Korea. In October 2004, KAC expanded its educational program and 'Connexus' was born. Connexus is a registered language school that offers a range of conversational English programs to clients. It shares office space with KAC and allows individuals access to a wide variety of English language learning opportunities, including those with faith and peace oriented content.QualificationsPost-secondary education or university degree preferred
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet computer programs preferred
Interest in peace issues and education resource development
Experience with both on and offline research and resources (ie: library, online database)
Some knowledge or interest in teaching English in peace-related programs
Willingness to work hard at resource organization and program development, consultation with other staff/volunteers and relationship building with students, volunteers and guests
Cooperative spirit, able to take direction from local host but also to take initiative when appropriate
Patience, flexibility, creativity and good sense of humor
Willingness to study the Korean language, to live with a local family, and to attend a local church
Assignment DescriptionThe Korea Anabaptist Center serves to introduce the Anabaptist/Mennonite perspective and history to many Koreans for the first time. A diverse and growing number of individuals, both Christian and non-Christian, are attracted to this perspective both for its biblicism and current relevance. Although outright battles have ceased between North and South Korea, the two countries are still at war. The border between the two (also described as the 'DMZ' - demilitarized zone) reinforces this fact as it is the most fortified border in the world. Historically, this region of the world (Northeast Asia) has been one of tension and conflict between the neighboring countries of China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Although Korea enjoys a large Christian population, Christian teaching on peace, conflict resolution, mediation, etc. has been negligible. Recent changes in the region have seen more local interest in peace and a steadily increasing number of North Korean refugees coming to South Korea.
KAC works to develop and provide resources related to peace, discipleship, community and Anabaptism through a library, publishing business, online resources, workshops and peace education programs. In September, 2002, KAC begun the 'Peacebuilders Program' - adult group EFL classes that use English instruction as a means to study and discuss peace on the Korean peninsula and in this region of Asia. Since that time, additional peace education programs have begun including middle school peer mediation and conflict resolution programs, a course focusing on theology of peace for Christian workers, and a peace education class for parents and children together. MCC SALTers have been serving at the Korea Anabaptist Center since September 2003.DutiesAssist with organizing, cataloging, and other work related to library and online resources
Contribute to developing peace-related resources and manuals for the Korean context
Assist KAC staff, Connexus teachers, and other volunteers in development of the peace education programs, including the operation of a 'Peace camp' for families during school vacation months
Support and assist Connexus teachers/staff with preparation and other work as possible
Assist the KAC staff and participate in the ongoing activities of the Center - networking relationships, hosting guests, workshops, etc.Location DescriptionSeoul is a large metropolis in the northwestern part of South Korea. Seoul proper is home to 11 million people and satellite cities around the capital add another 7 million people to this area, making it a very densely populated region. As a large city in a developed country, Seoul has almost everything one would expect in a world-class city - commerce, culture, religion, technology, education, etc. Many people have some knowledge of English and many desire to improve their English conversational skills.South Korea is a small country and any point can be reached within less than a day of surface travel. Public transportation is plentiful, reliable and relatively economical. Korea boasts many historic sites, cultural activities, hiking destinations, and rugged coastlines. Korea also enjoys four distinct seasons with spring and fall being particularly pleasant. Seoul is situated geographically at a latitude similar to that of Wichita, Kansas.The home where the SALTer will most likely live will have all of the modern conveniences one would see in North America. The conversation will mainly be in the Korean language and diet primarily Korean food, including rice as a staple and a variety of meat, seafood and vegetables. The SALTer will likely have a room to her/his self. SALTers are expected to enter into the life of their host family, accepting their place in relationship to other family members (ie: possibly young children, grandparents) and participating in the normal schedule and responsibilities of the family. SALTers will generally have less free (i.e. individual) time and private space than most North Americans expect and appreciate.Risks and ChallengesSeoul is a large, bustling metropolis and SALTers should expect some of the challenges of living in crowded city and dealing with the air pollution caused by many motor vehicles. Although Seoul appears modernized in a Western sense, it still retains its Korean culture in relationships, worldview, language, food and customs that are quite distinct from Western culture.