The Yeoksam Global Village Center is recruiting volunteers for July 21 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Gangnam.

Volunteers will prepare medical kits, clean hospital facilities and spend some time with young patients. The center is particularly highlighting its need for volunteers who have skills or interests in art, music, magic tricks and other recreational activities to help entertain children at the hospital.

“There are many foreigners who want to volunteer in Korea, but the options are limited if they don’t speak Korean,” says Cristina Consalonieri, head of the center.

“This is a successful volunteer opportunity for both sides. Foreigners get to have more contact with Korean society and give back to the community. And many of the kids are hospitalized for long periods of time. … This volunteer opportunity gives them a chance to meet more foreigners and spend some time together and try to have fun despite their serious health problems.”

No prior experience is necessary. For those who would like to volunteer, please contact yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your name, nationality, gender and phone number. Space for the volunteer group is limited.