Helping local farmers and work with children in the Bandungan Valley
Bandungan, Central Java 2 projects of 2 wks in July and January
Volunteer project: Clapar hamlet, Duren Village, Bandungan District, Semarang Regency is a hamlet located in the highlands on the slopes of Ungaran mountain. This hamlet is the largest chrysanthemum cultivation place in Central Java. The chrysanthemum flowers produced by the hamlet of Clapar are exported outside the island of Java. Besides being famous for the cultivation of chrysanthemum flowers, residents in Duren village also work as farmers, ranging from rice, chilies, tomatoes, mustard greens, etc. This is because the geographical location of the village in the highlands is good for farming.
Volunteers will do mostly farming work, helping local farmers. In the beginning of the project, the volunteers will have one day orientation about how to do the farming and will be given information about the history of the village, so that they can really gain a lot of knowledge about the area and the farming process. As the volunteers live in the Duren village, they will also have activities with students in the local school. They will teach the students how to preserve the environment and will organize some activities like student competitions, cultural exchange, etc.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to farming techniques and will learn about the value of farming and culture. They will learn why and how this village became one of the biggest flower suppliers in Indonesia. The volunteers will also 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: Visiting the nearby local attraction sites and exploring Semarang city.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).
Location: Clapar hamlet, Duren village, Bandungan District, Semarang, Central Java province.
Terminal: Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) Semarang
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 240 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
July 7 - July 18, 2023
January 15 - January 26, 2024
Renewable energy training and promotion
Yogyakarta, Java 2 projects of 2 wks in July and January
Volunteer project: Volunteers in this project will support one of the institutions in Indonesia which works in the area of training and application of waste renewable energy and waste for sustainable farming, especially biogas and organic agriculture. They have a mission to share and introduce the environmentally friendly energy to Indonesians by giving training and workshops to the farmers or villagers in Yogyakarta and the surroundings.
The role of the volunteers will be assisting the local staff and learning about the implementation of renewable energy such as making compost, maintenance of biogas, gardening, farming, waste management, supporting staff to maintain the guest house, joining farming training. Moreover, the presence of volunteers could give some ideas and feedback for improvement.
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, volunteers will have the chance to visit and explore culture and tourism spots in Yogyakarta.
Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at a local host family or dormitory. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).
Location: Yogyakarta
Terminal: Adisucipto International Airport (JOG) or Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 300 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
July 7 - July 18, 2023
January 22 - February 2, 2024
Elephant conservation in Sumatra
Lampung, Sumatra 2 projects of 2 wks in July and January
Volunteer project: Currently the conflict between elephants and humans is rising because there's less area for the elephants to live in. Elephants are being squeezed into a smaller area, since the local farmers plant the crops and elephants like to eat them. The elephants frequently raid and destroy the crops which causes conflict between people and elephants. Due to this reason, the local government and organizations, concerned about the wildlife, are working together to save and conserve the elephants and reduce the conflict.
This volunteer project aims to assist the conservation efforts of the Elephant Conservation Centre in Way Kambas National Park in Lampung province, Southern Sumatera Island. This is not a safari place, but a sanctuary for the conservation of elephants facing problems of critical decrease in population. The park consists of swamp forest and lowland rainforest, and covers around 1.300 square kilometers. There are about 60 elephants and 60 mahouts in the conservation center (one mahout is responsible for one elephant).
The volunteers will help local mahouts daily to take care of the elephants including bathing/showering, feeding, health checking and grassing the elephants. One local mahout will be accompanied by one volunteer in doing the daily job.
Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the life of elephants, how local people take care of them and what they do for their conservation.
Special requirements: Volunteers on this project are expected to be open-minded, to understand and accept the way local mahouts are taking care of the elephants and must follow all the project regulations.
Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have an opportunity to enjoy exciting attractions in Lampung such as a beach, home industry, traditional market and fruit plantation.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the Elephant Conservation Centre, dormitory style accommodation (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed). Food will be provided with catering service. There will be also a homestay in the nearby village.
Location: The project will take place in Way Kambas National Park, Lampung province, on the southern tip of the island of Sumatra.
Terminal: Radin Inten II Airport (TKG) in Lampung
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 400 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
July 24 - August 1, 2023
January 8 - January 16, 2024
Restoration and preservation of Prambanan World Heritage site
Klaten, Central Java 2 projects of 2 wks in July and August
Volunteer project: This project follows an important global initiative for preservation of World Heritage sites since 2008. Arriving from all across the world, the volunteers will discuss issues related to world heritage and cultural diversity while actively engaging in the preservation of World Heritage sites.
Prambanan temple compounds is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia which is one of the largest temple compounds in Southeast Asia. It was built in the 9th century dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Wishnu and Brahma). The Prambanan temple compounds consist of Prambanan temple (also called Loro Jonggrang), Sewu temple, Bubrah temple and Lumbung temple with a total of about 240 temples. The temples were damaged by the earthquake in 2006 and volcano ashes from Kelud mountain eruption in 2014.
The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centre’s activities and campaign, as well as the history and dynamics of World Heritage sites worldwide. The Heritage Centre renders a symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contributes to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage, and improves accessibility and availability of information. The Centre also raises the awareness of the local population by creating a sense of ownership and identification. It also promotes cultural heritage among international volunteers and organizations.
The volunteers will work on restoration projects in the Prambanan temples. Before the restoration work begins, the volunteers will have a one-day orientation. This orientation will teach participants how to perform restoration work and will provide information about the history of the temple. This is a truly educational process, which will enrich the volunteers with cultural understanding and a lot of knowledge about the temples and the process of restoration.
Since the volunteers will be living in the local community of Bugisan, they will also engage in activities with the students of the local school. Volunteers will help promote preservation of the temples and do some activities like student competitions, culture exchange, etc. The volunteers will also campaign about world heritage preservation and preservation of Prambanan Temple in particular among the local community and visitors to the world heritage site.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to Prambanan temple compounds and will learn about the value of history and culture. They will learn why and how this temple was built long time ago by visiting temples and heritage sites around. The volunteers will also 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: Visiting the nearby World Heritage site, the temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).
Location: Prambanan Temple Compounds, Klaten regency, Central Java province. Bugisan Village is located 25 km east of Yogyakarta.
Terminal: Adisucipto International Airport (JOG) or Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 250 Euro for the 1st project (July 24-August 4); 180 Euro for the 2nd project (August 14-19);
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
July 24 - August 4, 2023
August 14 - August 19, 2023
Teaching English and improving educational facilities on Bali Island
Bali Island 4 projects of 2 wks from August to January
Volunteer project: Bali Island is popular as the island of gods and is very famous for its culture and nature attractions. The project takes place in the western part of Bali. Unlike in the east where tourism is the main source of income, in the west there’s more rice farms and plantations, and fishing is a major activity. The busy seaport in Gilimanuk is the gateway that connects Bali and Java island through the Bali sea. Most of the area is mountainous and consists of primary monsoon forest. The West Bali National Park has a total area of 19,000 ha and is an important place for conserving rare and endangered plants, birds and animals.
We organize the international volunteer project to support schools in the western part of the island. We aim to meet the need of local students and teachers for improved communication and opportunities to interact with people from other countries. The schools provide basic compulsory education in math, languages, social studies, science, art and music. School hours are from 7 am to 1 pm, Monday to Saturday.
The volunteers will teach the students basic English and introduce some English kids songs. They will also do simple renovations in the school, such as making bookshelves for the library and painting classrooms. The volunteers will be also involved in extracurricular activities with the children like cultural exchange, playing, sport, art, scouting, music and traditional dance.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit diverse and exciting attractions in Jembrana and Bali, which are popular all over the world. The volunteers may visit beaches, temples, handicraft making centers and traditional markets.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).
Location: The project takes place in the western part of Bali Island, 3 hours by car or bus from Denpasar.
Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar, Bali
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 240 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
August 21 - September 1, 2023 | Buleleng
August 21 - September 1, 2023 | Mendoyo
January 8 - January 19, 2024 | Buleleng
January 8 - January 19, 2024 | Mendoyo
Promoting renewable energy and planting mangroves in Demak
Demak, Central Java August 28 - September 8, 2023
Volunteer project: Volunteers in this project will support one of the institutions in Indonesia which works in the area of training and application of waste renewable energy and waste for sustainable farming, especially biogas and organic agriculture. They have a mission to share and introduce the environmentally friendly energy to Indonesians by giving training and workshops to the farmers or villagers in Demak and the surroundings.
The role of the volunteers will be assisting the local staff and learning about the implementation of renewable energy such as waste management, planting mangroves, supporting staff to maintain the center. Moreover, the presence of volunteers could give some ideas and feedback for improvement.
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, volunteers will have the chance to visit and explore culture and tourism spots in Demak.
Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will stay at a local host family or dormitory. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).
Location: Demak, Central Java
Terminal: Ahmad Yani International Airport (SRG) Semarang
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 240 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
Sustainable agriculture and natural resource management program
Karanganyar, Central Java 2 projects of 2 wks from August to January
Volunteer project: Karanganyar is a regency at the foot of Mount Lawu, Central Java province. Most of the land in the Karanganyar Regency is agricultural with good potential for developing agro-industrial plants to encourage the development of integrated farming to support the government's efforts to create food barns. Karanganyar has a calm, relaxed atmosphere and has many customs and traditions that are pretty interesting and entertaining.
In this project, volunteers will be directly involved in agricultural practices, conservation, and natural resource management. The volunteers will collaborate with local farmers, Vocational High School students at the training center, and the surrounding community.
Volunteers will help to protect nature – get direct experience in social, agriculture, conservation, fruit- and vegetable farming, and forestry. Amid a quiet and natural environment, they will help and provide input regarding the formation of a tourist village. Other duties include vegetable and fruit cultivation, composting, garden maintenance, and nursery management. Volunteers will interact and help local farmers and local agricultural Vocational High School students, will share knowledge and apply skills and experiences in sustainable farming activities. The group will also interact with the students and the community by conducting non-formal activities such as playing games and fun competitions.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to farming techniques and learn about the value of farming and culture. This project will connect the volunteers with farming communities, build a community that understands sustainable agriculture and promote social, cultural, and educational activities. The volunteers will also 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: Visiting the nearby local attraction sites in Karanganyar and Solo city.
Language: English
Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a dormitory (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed).
Location: Doplang village, Karangpandan, Karanganyar, Central Java Province
Terminal: Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) Surakarta
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 260 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.
All available dates for this project:
August 28 - September 8, 2023
January 15 - January 26, 2024
Teaching English and improving educational facilities in lovely Ubud
Ubud, Bali Island September 4 - September 13, 2023
Volunteer project: Bali island is one of the best destinations for travelers in the world. It is famous with the beautiful nature and beaches and it has special name called the famed island of gods. The population in the whole Bali island is about 4.600.000 inhabitants and the capital city is Denpasar with a population of about 800.000 inhabitants. The income of people in Bali is mostly from tourism-related business which is 75% of its economy.
From the culture, Bali is really famous with its diverse and amazing art performances, handcrafts, painting, unique cuisine, traditional and religious ceremonies and the warmth of Balinese people. There are also thousands of wonderful temples for praying in Hindus religion with specific and amazing design.
The district of Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali island and it is very popular with the beautiful landscapes. It is surrounded by rainforest and terraced rice fields which are very famous for the system of water management called Subak which has been recognized by UNESCO World Heritage Centre. There are a lot of tourism places in Ubud such as temples, traditional markets, monkey forest, rice fields, traditional villages, and dense forests.
The volunteers will teach the students basic English and introduce some English kids songs. They will also do simple renovations in the school, such as making bookshelves for the library and painting classrooms. The volunteers will be also involved in extracurricular activities with the children like cultural exchange, playing, sport, art, scouting, music and traditional dance.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the local culture particularities in Bali. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit diverse and exciting attractions in Ubud and Bali, which are popular all over the world. The volunteers may visit temples, handicraft making centers or traditional markets.
Language: English
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local homestay.
Location: Ubud, Bali island
Terminal: Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar, Bali
Age range: 18 and over
Extra fee: 400 Euro
The extra fee is intended to support the local host of the project who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival.