Construction of school sanitary facilities and preparing the village carnival at Sulursari
       Grobogan          July 24 - August 7, 2010
       Grobogan          January 15 - January 29, 2011
       Grobogan          March 12 - March 26, 2011

Volunteer project: Sulursari village is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believes in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in a small local elementary school, named SD Sulursari. The school has 20 teachers with around 150 students. The school at this moment doesn’t have enough and appropriate toilets. This has a clear impact on the pupils’ health, especially the youngest. The volunteer project aims at solving this issue.

The volunteers will help to build a small toilet for this elementary school, and do some educational and sport activities with the local students (elementary/high school students) and the local community in particular. The volunteers will also help the local community to prepare and participate in the village’s carnival for the celebration of Indonesia Independence Day that will be held on August 17th.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, a small mud volcano, used by the people in the surroundings to make salt from its water. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: This project will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.

 

 

Family project: Farm life experience in Central Java
       Wonosobo          October 2 - October 16, 2010
       Wonosobo          December 11 - December 25, 2010

Volunteer project: Kalimendong is a small village located in Wonosobo Regency. Wonosobo is located 120 km south of Semarang, the capital city of Central Java. It is surrounded by mountains: Sindoro, Sumbing Mountain, Dieng Highland and Prahu Mountain, so the local people work in agriculture, planting some vegetables, fruit, etc. Because of the location on the slope of the mountain, the weather there is cold. This project is in cooperation with a local community centre. The community centre is running activities together with local people aiming to support their income. The centre has started some programs for local people such as agriculture, fishery and livestock program. There are also some others activities performed by local people to promote and improve their village such as occupying themselves in some home industries such as production of coconut sugar and traditional snacks. Through this project, the volunteers will experience local traditions and customs which are very unique and interesting.

The volunteers will participate in various activities together with this community centre and the local people. The volunteers will work in a farm where “salak” (Indonesian fruit) is grown. In the farm, volunteers will work for cleaning and harvesting “salak”. Moreover, the volunteers will have a chance to get experience in looking after cattle (goats). The volunteers will help preparing the food as well as feeding the cattle.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: During the free time, the volunteers may visit Dieng Plateau and feel the fresh air on the slope of the mountain.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: The project will take place in Kalimendong village, Leksono sub-district, Wonosobo Regency. It is located about 200 km west from Semarang.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal

Extra fee: 8.400.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (600 €/family: at least 4 people)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

 

Telling a story

Hoorray

 

 

Teaching English and promoting hygiene practices in Pandan Elementary School
       Rembang          October 9 - October 23, 2010

Volunteer project: Pandan village is home to around 2000 people, who make their living by farming and trading corn and rice. Cows and poultry are also raised to provide for the people’s sustenance. The village provides natural scenery and lies far from pollution. The word ‘Pandan’ itself designates a kind of leaf which smells good and is often used to make plaited mats.

This pilot project will be held at Pandan Elementary School, in the Rembang regency. It intends to contribute to the educational program of the school and to positively influence the development of the village, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounters. The volunteers are invited to take part in both the area’s renovation and in various educational activities.

Around 100 students and 10 local teachers are present at Pandan Elementary. The volunteers will help in renovating and painting the school. Educational activities with the children will mainly involve teaching English and promoting basic hygiene practices, such as cleaning hands, cutting nails, etc.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities.

Leisure time: During the free time, the volunteers may also visit Goa Akbar (Big Cave) and Goa Maharani (Maharani Cave) which are characteristically popular sighting destinations. Near these caves, a large tourist centre called Wisata Bahari Lamongan has been built along the beach. There, the volunteers can enjoy their time with games, activities, and swimming pools.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: The scenic Pandan village is located in Rembang regency. It lies close to North Coast and the north part of Java Island. It is a small village, about 3 kilometres from the city centre and about 120 km away from Semarang city.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

 

Festival

Festival

 

Renovating a school and teaching English to kids in Purworejo
       Purworejo          November 13 - November 27, 2010

Volunteer project: Purworejo is located in the southernmost part of Central Java, so the southern part of this city is lowland and eastern part is highland. Because of this situation, the community in south of the city live near the beach, and the eastern community work as farmers, or gardeners. The main commodities are rice, corn, etc. This project focuses on one of the elementary schools in Purworejo. This school is located in the centre of the village. Since this school is located in the village, there is a little chance for the students to meet and interact with international volunteers. Therefore, this volunteer project will give them opportunity to share and communicate with international volunteers. The activities in the project site are related to education and renovation of school facilities.

In this project, the volunteers will do some tasks related to Renovation and Education. They will renovate some facilities in the local school including painting the walls, making book-shelves, etc. Also they will take part in teaching the elementary students basic English, so that the kids get motivated in learning English at school.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: During the free time, the volunteers will have a chance to visit Borobudur Temple or Jogjakarta.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: The project will take place in Purworejo. It is located about 200 km south of Semarang.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (about 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Support the earthquake relief and recovery efforts in Indonesia
       Klaten          December 18, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Volunteer project: Kemudo village is located in the Klaten regency. The area was struck by a massive earthquake on May 27, 2006. Seven people were found dead, while hundreds of others were injured. About 85% of houses collapsed, and many others were seriously damaged. Since the day after the quake, international volunteer groups have been involved in relieving the pain of the villagers through the implementation of relief actions, such as sending food supplies and medicine, organizing free medical assistance, and providing assistance to local villages and inhabitants. These efforts are held in the spirit of promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounter. Similarly, a new group of international volunteers will get involved both in renovating/reconstructing the area and supplying education to the local children.

The volunteers will do small renovation jobs and will paint the local school. They will also be involved in educational activities with the children, mainly teaching them English and basic hygiene practices.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: Volunteers will visit the nearby World Heritage site of the Prambanan Temples. A visit to Yogyakarta City is also foreseen.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: Kemudo Village is located in Klaten regency, 25 km east of Yogyakarta City and 95 km south east of Semarang.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (about 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Renovating a school and teaching children in Jepara regency
       Jepara          December 18, 2010 - January 1, 2011
       Jepara          February 12 - February 26, 2011

Volunteer project: Bandungrejo village, located in Jepara regency – Central Java Province, is home to about 6,669 people and is notably surrounded by rice fields. The local people mostly work as farmers and traders, and they still keep local traditions and culture very much alive.

The project site will be in an elementary school named SD N Bandungrejo 1. SD N Bandungrejo 1 Elementary School was built in 1956. The school has around 270 students with 15 local teachers. The students are from 6 to 12 years old.

The international volunteers will do renovation work in the elementary school, which will include painting of some classrooms and making bookshelves for the library. The group will be also involved in other activities like teaching English and playing with the kids. Focus will revolve around cultural and practice exchange, activities with the local youth, and the restoration of valuable classroom space for the children.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.

Leisure time: During the free time, the volunteers may visit Jepara city, which is well known with the wooden craft products. They may also visit Bandengan beach.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: This project takes place in Bandungrejo village, Jepara Regency, Central Java Province. It is located about 80 km north-east of Semarang City, and it takes about 2,5 hours by car to get there. The school is located about 20 km from Jepara city. Near to the village there are some facilities like ATM, Internet, Bank, small shops and a traditional market.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Renovating classrooms, teaching English and playing with kids in an orphanage in Semarang
       Semarang          January 8 - January 22, 2011
       Semarang          May 14 - May 28, 2011

Volunteer project: Betlehem orphanage is a Christian orphanage in Semarang. This orphanage is located in the urban area of Semarang and built to accommodate unfortunate children who are orphaned or live on the street. There are 8 full staffs who work for this orphanage, helped by 6 workers. They take care of the kids and teach them many things, like washing clothes, brushing teeth, studying, etc. The orphanage accommodates 40 children from different family backgrounds, from being left on the street to being victims of household violence. All of them are male, because this orphanage is especially for male orphans. The place is equipped with living room, bedroom, hall, field, office, church, etc. The age of the kids is from 5 to 18 years old. Most of them are still in elementary school and some of them stay in Junior High school. We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the kids, during formal and informal activities will be of great benefit as our kids have little or no chances to meet and live with people from other cultures.

The volunteers will do renovating work by painting some classrooms and making bookshelves for the library and also will be involved in other activities like teaching English and playing with the kids. Besides, the volunteers will also assist local teachers in classes like teaching very basic conversational English, helping teachers in giving training on physical activities of the students like making simple handicrafts, playing, doing simple sports, etc.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the education activities of the orphanage students related with Indonesian culture and customs in general.

Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the dorm (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: The project will be held in Semarang Municipality, Central Java Province.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 180 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Educational and therapeutic activities for disabled students in Ungaran
       Ungaran          February 5 - February 19, 2011
       Ungaran          May 7 - May 21, 2011

Volunteer project: Ungaran School for the Disabled is located in Ungaran Regency, Semarang. It is about 10 km south away from the city centre of Semarang. This School was founded with the aim to cater for the needs of disabled children and youth in Ungaran and the surrounding areas. Moreover, this school is also aimed to encourage and motivate the disabled children and youth to struggle for their future. It is mainly funded by the Central Java department of health. We would like to host foreign volunteers because we believe that their interaction with the children, during education and vocational classes and other therapeutic activities will be of great benefit as our students have little or no chances to meet and live with people from other cultures. The intercultural dimension that their presence will generate will also be welcomed and valued by the local staff. The support that the volunteers will give to our teaching staff, particularly those teaching English, will be invaluable.

The role of the volunteers will be assisting local teacher in classes like teaching very basic conversation in English, helping teachers in giving training on physical activities of the disabled students like making simple handicrafts, playing, doing simple sport, etc. Volunteers' influence on students is expected to create a sense of knowledge of other realities of the disabled kids and other cultures in a way that improves their own perception of themselves and what they can achieve. Also to open the mind of international volunteers that the disabled students also need attention to face their future. It will also give opportunity for the international volunteers about the treatment that should be done by the families of disabled children.

Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the education activities of the disabled students related with Indonesian culture and customs in general.

Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples.

Language: English

Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the school (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).

Location: This project will be held in Ungaran Regency, 10 km south away from the city centre of Semarang, Central Java Province.

Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station

Age range: 18 and over

Extra fee: 2.240.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (about 160 €)
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.