Volunteer
Volunteer with children in Korea. Get verified hours and a certificate.
Little Big Trees is a growth network for children. Volunteers, mentors, and partner organizations run learning, creative, play, and exploration programs. In Korea the programs began with children of multicultural and migrant families, and the network is growing city by city.
What volunteering looks like
Classroom assistant
Sit beside the children and help them learn.
Mentor
Walk a little further with one child's journey.
Event crew
Help run days like World Day and Family Day.
Share your language & culture
Global Classroom and World Day are built around what international students bring.
Why students choose us
- Every hour is verified by QR check-in.
- A certificate with your verified hours, issued by Little Big Trees.
- A volunteer passport keeps your record.
- Korean is not required for every role.
- Sessions run mostly on weekends now; weekday and weekly programs are added as the network grows.
How it works
- 1Create your volunteer passport (2 minutes)
- 2We message you the first session date and directions
- 3Show up, check in with your QR — your hours start counting
FAQ
›Do I need to speak Korean?
No — not for every role.
›Where are sessions?
Currently in Gyeonggi-do near Seoul; more cities as partners join. The exact location is sent before each session.
›Does it count for my university's service hours?
Your certificate lists verified hours; whether your university accepts it is up to them.
›Is volunteering allowed on a student visa?
Unpaid volunteering generally is, but check with your international office if unsure.
Korea programs are operated by our Founding Korea Impact Partner, CLNAMU Social Cooperative.