IKPA & IKPAVC
Irvine Korean Parents Association
& Volunteer Committee
Jasmine L.
Volunteering at IKPAVC has been beneficial in my personal development and achieved my goal. I wanted to be part of the community and IKPAVC helped me to learn about responsibility and have a positive mind toward various volunteer services. I also gained an ability to manage my tasks effectively to deliver results on time. IKPAVC brings all these great students together and I am happy to be part of it.
Seomin K.
IKPAVC means community, purpose, and giving back to me. As a senior, volunteering with IKPAVC has provided me with a sense of fulfillment and connection, knowing that my efforts make a tangible difference. The friendships I've formed and the joy of contributing to meaningful projects have enriched my life, reminding me that age is just a number when it comes to making an impact.
Hailey S.
To me, joining IKPAVC is one of the best things I’ve done during high school. Not only is it a place where I can learn more about my culture, but it’s about connecting with others who understand and appreciate where I come from. IKPAVC allowed me to make new friends from different schools and brought my family and I closer by participating in various volunteer activities. If you’re curious about Korean culture or even to make new friends, you should definitely join! We’re like a big family who love helping each other grow and explore.
Stella L.
IKPAVC has been a meaningful community where I could tutor students from other Korean households in Irvine. I had so much fun spreading my passion, math, with tutoring, and I also gained communication skills. In short, IKPAVC allowed me to connect with fellow Korean students in Irvine, as well as providing me with essential skills that will help for my success in the future. Thank you IKPAVC!
Minseo K.
My experience being in IKPAVC was an interesting journey for me as I participated in activities from weeding plants at Shadetree Nursery to picking up cabbages at the Second Harvest Food Bank. Through my involvement in the program, I learned how to make my community a better place and help various institutions improve the work they were doing. I was able to grow closer to many of my peers and develop relationships that will carry into the future.
Yoonseo C.
IKPAVC is the way I can feel that I am a member of the community or communities in Irvine. I live here and am connected to California, the USA, Korea and the earth. I like to work for IKPAVC, especially for Shadetree Nursery. It makes me think I can contribute to the earth. It is because cultivating trees and plants is one of the most important environmental works. My main job is piping work to supply water to trees or plants. It's like irrigation. Although I hate bugs badly, it is worthy of working outside for our earth. It is a very recommendable community service to all students and even to grownups. Thus, it is highly appreciated for IKPAVC to give me the chance to serve Irvine, California, the USA, Korea, and the earth.
Juho Y.
With significant support from Korean parents, IKPAVC offers diverse opportunities through 8 philanthropic initiatives, allowing students from 5 Irvine public schools convenient access to community service activities. These volunteer efforts teach us about the joy of giving back to our society, personal growth through taking on multiple roles, and dual cultures by fostering interactions between Korean American and Korean students. Additionally, these contributions help us establish a solid foundation for living in U.S. society, with the hope of distinguishing ourselves in the future.
Jocelyn O.
Volunteering with IKPAVC was an experience of engagement and understanding our community. The opportunity to serve and positively see our society grow was rewarding and a special learning experience. I have watched myself and others grow and strengthen valuable skills through participation in volunteer events. Through the connection created by one another within the supportive environment IKPAVC promotes, I am thankful to have been involved.
Seoyoung P.
To me, IKPAVC means a community that provided me with life-changing opportunities to give back to the world and leave my own imprint on. Through the various opportunities that IKPAVC offers such as K-Buddy, I have been able to better connect with and be directly involved within the Korean Community at Irvine, a community that I can now call my own home. Without IKPAVC, I wouldn’t have had a chance to discover and participate in such meaningful opportunities to give back to the people around me and make a difference in people’s lives, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Sungbin L.
For me, IKPAVC means more than just a volunteer organization. It was a community that I had the pleasure of being a part of for multiple years. I was able to help my community, gain volunteer hours, develop my leadership skills, and make special connections with my peers. I am forever thankful for the experience and memories I gained with this organization.
