Live as a Campsite Host at an Ocean View Camping Site on Wonsan Island, Korea

This is a project to live as a campsite manager at the Ocean View Camping Site on Wonsando Island in Boryeong City. While living as a campsite staff member, you will directly experience various tasks necessary for campsite operation, including reservation management, customer service, and glamping room and facility management. You will also meet travelers from all over the country, and after finishing work, you can enjoy the sea and nature of Wonsando, experiencing a special local life where learning and traveling go hand in hand. Live as a campsite manager who completes someone’s trip, beyond just enjoying camping.

 

1. Create a camping experience that people want to revisit.

A good campsite is not just completed by beautiful scenery or convenient facilities. Friendly guidance, careful consideration, and small services that prioritize the customer's perspective come together to create a memorable trip. In this project, you will help manage the site with the administrator to ensure that guests have a more comfortable and enjoyable time, directly designing customer experiences.You can introduce Wonsando's tourist attractions and experience programs, and suggest new event or service ideas that can be enjoyed at the campsite, trying various things from the perspective of a camping planner. The ideas I propose can lead to actual customer satisfaction, and 'this place will be remembered as a campsite people want to revisit.'Experience a special moment.

2. Meet countless travelers and create new connections.

Various people with different purposes and stories visit the campsite. From check-in guidance to introducing nearby travel destinations and restaurants, you can naturally interact with travelers, creating new connections with people from all over the country. Since everyone has a different way of enjoying travel and different life stories, each day becomes a series of new encounters. Some may share stories about starting new jobs, while others share their way of living while traveling. By meeting people from different generations, professions, and regions, you can discover lifestyles and new perspectives that you did not know. Spending time communicating in various situations will enhance my communication skills and service capabilities, broadening my perspective on understanding people and the world.

 

3. Learn the real scene of the accommodation industry from reservation to facility management.

A day in the life of camping staff is busier than you might think. From checking reservations to greeting guests, inspecting rooms, and managing facilities, every process completes a person's trip. Participants will directly experience the tasks necessary for campsite operation on-site, learning the basic practices of tourism and accommodation, including reservation management, customer service, room operation, inventory and facility management. Through this, they will also develop the ability to respond to unexpected requests or on-site issues and to prioritize tasks. For those who dream of working in tourism-related fields such as hotels, guesthouses, or glamping,it will be a great opportunity to learn about actual operational structures and know-how.

 

4. Experience the Wonsando camping life filled with adventure and experiences.

While working as a campsite manager, you can experience the joy of learning new skills and traveling around the island. After completing activities, you can enjoy experiences like mudflat exploration, sea harvesting, and sea fishing near the campsite, or move to Daecheon Beach to try activities like marine leisure and paragliding. Walking along the quiet coastal trail and watching the sunset over the red horizon of the West Sea, ending the day is a special daily experience that can only be enjoyed here. Live as a camping manager helping guests enjoy their travels during work, and as a traveler exploring the island during your free time. The time spent on Wonsando learning the practical work and meeting new people while enjoying camping and traveling will gift you with a new perspective on life.

This is a project where you live on Wonsando Island in Boryeong City and run a campsite yourself. You will learn various tasks in the hospitality industry, such as managing reservations, customer service, and maintaining rooms and facilities, while providing travelers with a more enjoyable camping experience.

■ Main Activities

1) Campsite Management Tasks
You will directly experience various necessary tasks for running the accommodation, like checking reservations, managing check-ins and check-outs, preparing and checking rooms, and managing shared facilities.

2) Customer Service and Tour Guidance
You will greet travelers at the campsite, assist with check-ins, and introduce nearby tourist spots, restaurants, and activities. You will develop your service mindset and communication skills by interacting with different people.

3) Planning Campsite Programs
You can suggest and implement various ideas to make the campsite a more enjoyable and comfortable space. You will think from the customers' perspective and plan new services and programs together.

4) Interacting with Local People
You will interact with local residents and experience the various stories and cultures of Wonsando. You can create new connections with warm villagers that are hard to meet through travel.

■ Additional Information

• This is a hands-on project where you work as a campsite staff, gaining direct experience in running a campsite.
• The staff working hours may adjust according to the season, reservation status, and campsite operation.
• Due to the nature of campsites, there may be an increased workload during weekends and peak seasons, which can change the working hours.
• Since this project involves customer service, please participate with a positive attitude and a sense of responsibility.
• During the project, you will live in a glamping area within the campsite.
• The campsite has large dogs that love people to help safeguard the camping area.
• Since the campsite facilities and supplies are shared spaces for many travelers, please keep them clean and follow safety rules.
• In your free time, you can freely enjoy the nature of Boryeong City and Wonsando, and experience various activities to discover the appeal of the West Sea.
• Programs like mudflat experiences, jjimjilbang, and marine leisure can be checked through linked organizations at the campsite, and their availability may change depending on the season and weather.
  
  

During your stay, you will live in a glamping room at the camp.

Unlike regular camping, you can stay comfortably in a room with a bed, heating and cooling, cooking area, and bathroom with a shower, enjoying a camping life.

During the day, you will help run the camp, and after work, you can take a walk by the beach or enjoy the sunset for a relaxing time.

*The local guesthouses and pensions may look different from the images.

Detailed support information

■ Project Activities

• Systematic orientation.
• A reliable project manager.
• 24-hour support! You can get immediate help through a 24-hour emergency contact system if an emergency occurs.
• Tips for traveling in Boryeong to help you live there.

■ Certificate and Recommendation Letter

• Issuance of certificate for participation in the organization's activities.

Exclusions

• Round-trip transportation.
• Other living expenses in the area (meals, transportation, etc.)
• Train station/airport pickup costs.
• Personal travel insurance.

* Please book your transportation after your participation in the project is confirmed and you receive the final schedule.

This is an ocean view glamping site located on Wonsan Island in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do, where you can enjoy the beautiful West Sea and nature up close.

It has comfortable accommodations, a swimming pool, a store, and various other amenities.

You can also enjoy mudflat experiences, sea fishing, saunas, and marine leisure activities, making it possible to enjoy both traveling and camping together.

■ Location: Boryeong

Boryeong City in Chungcheongnam-do is a representative coastal city in our country, blessed with the beautiful West Sea, large and small islands, wide tidal flats, and green mountains. It's an attractive travel destination all year round, with many people visiting to enjoy the world-famous Boryeong Mud Festival, various marine leisure activities, and fishing village culture. Recently, with the opening of the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel and Wonsan-Anmyeon Bridge, access to the islands has improved, making it easier to experience the beautiful nature of the West Sea and everyday life in fishing villages. In Boryeong, where the convenience of the city coexists with the relaxation of the countryside, you can enjoy open sea views, warm people, and the unique lifestyle of fishing villages that offers special moments you can't find elsewhere.

1. Wonsando

Wonsando is an island representing the West Sea, where beautiful beaches, wide tidal flats, and charming fishing villages come together. With the improved accessibility after the opening of the Boryeong Undersea Tunnel, it is gaining attention as a new travel destination, allowing you to meet the leisurely life of island towns amidst a backdrop of a small harbor, sea routes, and stunning sunsets. Experience the various charms of West Sea fishing villages in one place, including fishing, tidal flat experiences, and fresh seafood.

2. Daecheon Beach

Daecheon Beach is a representative beach in South Korea, known for its wide, soft white sands and beautiful sunsets. The world-famous Boryeong Mud Festival is held here every summer, attracting many visitors to enjoy swimming and various marine leisure activities. The beach features well-developed walking paths, cafes, and restaurants, making it a great place to appreciate the relaxed scenery of the West Sea at any time of year.

3. Seongjusan Natural Recreation Forest

Seongjusan Natural Recreation Forest is a healing spot in Boryeong, featuring lush forests and clear valleys. Walking along well-kept paths through cedar tree forests, visitors can enjoy the refreshing scent of the woods and the tranquility of nature, making it popular among family travelers and trekking enthusiasts. Experience the beautiful nature of Boryeong fully in this place, which has a different charm from the sea.

■ You can start this project on any day you wish.

 

 

■ The minimum participation period is 1 weeks.

 

 

■ Target and Qualification Requirements

• People who love camping and nature and want to experience living at a campsite.
• People who are interested in running accommodations such as pensions, guesthouses, or glamping sites.
• People who want to meet various travelers and share stories.
• People who can live responsibly and diligently in a new environment.
• People who want to learn directly about the process of operating lodging facilities.
• People who want to enjoy the nature and local life of island villages.

 

01   프로젝트 살펴보기	- 별도의 참가 기간이 정해져 있는지, 상시참가가 가능한지 나의 일정과 맞춰 보세요!  - 본 프로젝트에 실제 다녀온 참가자들의 이야기를 참고해보세요!
02  참가지원서 작성하기	- 부담갖지 말고 편안하고 솔직하게 자신을 표현해주세요.
03   프로젝트비 입금	- 프로젝트 등록비 혹은 완납이 확인된 이후, 현지기관으로 참가자의 지원서가 전달됩니다. - (필요 시) 프로젝트비 입금 이후 참가 확정을 위한 현지 기관 스카이프 전화면접이 진행됩니다. - 현지기관에서 검토 후 불허시 등록비 및 참가비 100% 환불됩니다.
04   입금문자 확인 받기	- 참가자가 프로젝트비 입금한 날의 다음 날, 일괄 확인하여 입금확인 문자를 드려요. - 입금한 다음날에도 문자가 안오면 연락주세요! (주말 입금시, 월요일 오전에 일괄 확인해요)
05   프로젝트 참가확정	- 현지기관에 지원서 검토 후 최종확정까지 1~7일 정도 소요됩니다. - 프로젝트에 최종합격하게 되면 담당자님이 별도로 연락을 드립니다.
06   도착 및 프로젝트 시작	- 참가자는 현지에 도착해서 담당자를 만나고 현지 오리엔테이션을 진행합니다. - 현지 오리엔테이션 진행 후 참가자는 현지 기관에서 제공하는 정보를 숙지하고, 프로젝트를 진행하는 기간 동안   항상 안전에 유의하며 프로젝트를 시작합니다. (* 현지 오리엔테이션의 경우, 현지 기관에 따라 진행하지 않는   경우도 있으며 상황에 따라 변경 및 축소될 수도 있습니다)
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* 홈페이지 참가신청 이후의 절차는 마이페이지에서 확인가능합니다.

* 이동 교통편은 프로젝트 참가확정 및 일정을 최종적으로 안내 받은 후 예약하시기 바랍니다.

1. This project is for people aged 18 and over.

2. After the project is confirmed, refunds are not possible due to personal circumstances of the participants.

3. Participants are considered to have agreed to the refund policy as soon as they apply for the project.

4. This project has a strict refund policy. If you cancel before the project participation is confirmed, you will get a 100% refund of the project fees.

5. The project schedule and details may change depending on local conditions (like traffic or weather) and may be reduced or changed if necessary.

6. This project is operated by an organization that has a partnership with us. So, the responsibility for the actual operation lies with the local organization.

7. Please book your transportation after you receive the final confirmation of your project participation. We provide individual updates on schedules after confirmation.