Indonesia Volunteering Programmes

You can empower the impoverished children in Indonesia through education. Sign up to become a volunteering teacher in Bali and give the kids education needed. Your priority as a teacher would be to advance children’s English language skills.

You will receive the appropriate training and information prior to volunteering. Apart from that, Bali has dazzling beaches and rich culture to offer for you to explore in your spare time. You can go to Bali through both long- and short-term volunteering programmes, about which you can find out below.

Fill the Assessment Form to see if you qualify here.

Short-term

This is a short-term programme that allows you to both travel around the country and help those in need. During the volunteering hours, you will be focusing on planning and teaching English to children in Indonesia. You can also suggest your own tasks and improvements that you think will help those in need in Indonesia.

Details

On this short-term programme, you are expected to complete a minimum of 4 hours of tasks per day. The tasks may include teaching English, planning events and activities, running community events or local maintenance projects. The tasks will be distributed and supervised by the long-term volunteers. You are expected to dedicate your full attention towards the tasks for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Outside of your volunteering hours, you can explore the country. You will have 2 full days off per week in order to discover and experience all the beautiful and interesting places Indonesia has to offer. The minimum term duration of the programme is 2 weeks.

Cost

Cost per week $475/week, $225 for additional week (minimum 2 weeks)
Included in fee

• Shared accommodation,
• 3 traditional cuisine meals every day
• WiFi
• Any basic necessities
• Transportation for any pre-approved activities for volunteering

Not included in fee

• Flights
• Travelling expenses (with exception for volunteering tasks)
• Visa fees
• International travel or health insurance
• Personal food supplies (apart from the ones provided)
• Costs related to tourist and personal activities

Mid-term

You will focus on defining and implementing a project which will create a significant positive long-term impact on the children you will be helping. The project will require you to combine your professional and personal experiences to solve an issue at your place of volunteering. You will create real results while gaining enriching experience.

Details

As a volunteer for this programme, you are required to complete a minimum of 4 hours  of locally-based tasks per day. Depending on location, this may include: preparing and teaching English, offering specialized clinics, planning cultural events and activities. You will also need to complete an additional  4 hours  per day in  international  teams, operating long-distance with volunteers from around the world. These teams are responsible for helping with such tasks as budgeting and finance, donor relations and sponsorships, social media campaigns, recruitment, website development.</p>
The minimum term duration of the programme is  4 weeks.

Create Your Own Project

You will create and develop your own project that will focus on providing a long-term sustainable solution to an issue or a need which you will identify at your place of volunteering.

Cost

$375/week, $125 for additional week (minimum four weeks).
Included in fee

• Shared accommodation,
• 3 traditional cuisine meals every day
• WiFi
• Any basic necessities
• Transportation for any pre-approved activities for volunteering

Not included in fee

• Flights
• Travelling expenses (with exception for volunteering tasks)
• Visa fees
• International travel or health insurance
• Personal food supplies (apart from the ones provided)
• Costs related to tourist and personal activities

Long-term

This long-term programme is a great opportunity to gain valuable management and leadership skills through volunteering. This is a 4-month programme, with volunteers taking part in variety of assignments, such as centre operations, community development, finance, fundraising, media and communications. You will create real impact while gaining life changing experience and coaching from senior leaders.

Details

As a volunteer, you will complete 4 hours of locally-based tasks per day. The tasks may include: preparing and teaching English, offering specialized clinics, planning cultural activities and events, local maintenance projects.

You will also be required to complete an additional 4 hours per day as a member of international teams, operating long-distance with volunteers from around the world.

These teams are responsible for helping with tasks relating to the international work, which may include: budgeting and finance, donor relations and sponsorships, social media campaigns, recruitment, website development.

The expectation of a volunteer in this programme is that you will showcase the best leadership skills to the children, teaching and leading them by example.

After finishing this programme, you will also receive a certificate of completion, as well as a letter of recommendation upon request.
The minimum term duration of the programme is 4 months.

Cost

Cost $680 for four months (minimum stay)
Included in fee

• Shared accommodation,
• 3 traditional cuisine meals every day
• WiFi
• Any basic necessities
• Transportation for any pre-approved activities for volunteering

Not included in fee

• Flights
• Travelling expenses (with exception for volunteering tasks)
• Visa fees
• International travel or health insurance
• Personal food supplies (apart from the ones provided)
• Costs related to tourist and personal activities

Activities to do in Indonesia

Mount Batur Sunrise Trekking
Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise from the top of the sacred active volcano. Mount Batur is located in Batur village, Kintamani District, Bali, Indonesia. Rising 5,633 feet (1,717 meters) above sea level In the highlands of Kintamani, Mount Batur has a view that will leave you speechless. The hike to the top takes about two hours and begins in the early hours of the mornig so breakfast is always provided!

Prices range from £27-£41

River Rafting in Bali
Bali is packed with a variety of activities to do and white river rafting down the Ayung River should be on your bucket list! This is a 6 hour adventure with expert guides and majority of the packages include a lovely buffet lunch at a local restaurant. See hidden waterfalls and jump in to cool off in the refreshing waters when rowing down the river. The views of nature are simply stunning and the activity is safe for all ages.

Prices range from £21 – £26

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
In the center of Bali a centuries-old temple complex doubles as an enchanting sanctuary for a thriving population of roughly 500 long tailed balinese macaques monkeys.This cool and dense swath of jungle is officially called Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana and houses three holy hindu temples. Note that the monkeys keep a keen eye on passing tourists in hope of handouts (or an opportunity to help themselves). This place is great if you want to unwind and go exploring, also a plus if you love animals!

Prices range from £13 – £15

To find out if you qualify for the program fill assessment form now.