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VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
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Chaeyoung Lee

Brighton,East Sussex

Summary

Compassionate, caring, and patient individual with a MSc in Global Health and a strong personal motivation to support others. I have developed empathy and a person-centred approach through long-standing volunteer experience in care homes and personal caregiving for a family member with Parkinson’s disease. I am eager to begin a meaningful career in adult social care and am committed to learning, contributing, and growing within the sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Coordinator

Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA)
Asunción, Paraguay
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Managed and coordinated health and social care programs aimed at improving community well-being in Paraguay
  • Managed the project for the construction of a long-term health and social care facility for the elderly in Paraguay, ensuring effective planning, execution, and collaboration with local authorities.
  • Oversaw volunteer program management, supporting and evaluating their contributions to healthcare and education initiatives.
  • Provided administrative support, including organising meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate program records.

Young Professional

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
12.2018 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in implementing international health and social development projects.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of health initiatives in local communities.
  • Conducted research and supported program planning to ensure successful project execution.

Education

Master of Science - Global Health

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
09.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Interpretation and Translation, Spanish

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
02.2011 - 02.2018

Skills

  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Adaptability in New Environments
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management in Care Settings
  • Basic Health & Safety Awareness
  • Understanding of Elderly Needs
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusion
  • Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in Korean (native), English (IELTS 75), and Spanish (DELE B2)

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE

Volunteer | Arirang Sanatorium – Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2018–2019 | Korean-Uzbek Elderly Care Facility

  • Provided regular assistance to elderly residents during meals and recreational activities.
  • Built rapport with older ethnic Koreans through respectful, culturally sensitive interaction.

Volunteer | Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center – Seoul, South Korea
2011–2013 | Nursing Facility

  • Assisted with mobility, companionship, and everyday care tasks for senior residents.
  • Gained early exposure to the emotional and physical needs of older adults.

Volunteer | Disability and Child Welfare Institutions – South Korea
Ongoing (Since Youth)

  • Assisted with basic care and daily routines of children and individuals with disabilities.
  • Developed empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of vulnerable populations.Volunteer – Arirang Sanatorium, Uzbekistan
    Korean-Uzbek Care Facility, Tashkent | 2018-2019
  • Provided regular assistance to elderly residents, supporting social activities and meal times.
  • Communicated with elderly ethnic Koreans in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.

Volunteer – Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center, South Korea
Nursing Facility, Seoul | 2011–2017

  • Assisted with resident mobility, companionship, and general care duties.
  • Gained first-hand insight into the needs and dignity of older people.

Volunteer – Disability and Child Welfare Institutions
With family since youth | Ongoing

  • Supported daily routines, play, and basic care for children and individuals with disabilities.
  • Developed empathy, patience, and awareness of vulnerable populations’ needs.

Timeline

Master of Science - Global Health

Brighton and Sussex Medical School
09.2023 - 10.2024

Coordinator

Korea International Cooperation Agency(KOICA)
09.2020 - 07.2023

Young Professional

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
12.2018 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Arts - English Interpretation and Translation, Spanish

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
02.2011 - 02.2018
Chaeyoung Lee