Indonesia is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia with stunning islands, exotic wildlife and some of the best food in the world. There are many benefits to doing volunteering trip instead of just traveling around Indonesia, you can make a real difference to projects.
Where You Can Help
Popular places to volunteer include Jakarta, Borneo and Bali.
Types of Programs
Some projects have a focus on community development and can include building classrooms, dormitories, libraries and toilets at rural elementary, kindergarten and secondary schools; or teaching English for disadvantaged children.
You might want to spend time helping at children’s daycare centres. This hands-on work can see you do everything from playing with youngsters and preparing their meals to teaching English, so you’ll be able to make a direct difference to some of the most underprivileged parts of the country.
If helping animals appeals to you, lots of sanctuaries and wildlife conservation organisations recruit international participants to help animals like orangutans who are facing more and more issues from poaching, habitat loss and climate change.
FAQ
Will I get any support whilst I am in Indonesia?
Usually you will get an induction meeting on arrival, be shown around your location, provided with local guidebooks, language information and also get answers to any questions you may have. Organisations also organise regular social events, supervise you on your project and hold regular informal progress meetings. Support will be available 24 hours a day, so if you ever need help with anything, your host will be there to help!
Will I be supported on my project?
You will be assisted by a project coordinator, or staff member at all times whilst you are volunteering on your project. For teaching programs, you will be provided with materials, you won’t just be thrown into a teaching environment unprepared and unsupported, but you will be expected to be the type of person to thrive in an uncertain environment!
What’s included
Some organisations offer packages which include accommodation, food, internal ground transfers and in-transit accommodation, local orientation and comprehensive project training, project equipment and materials, 24-hour in-country emergency support and communication with local project staff & representatives & international headquarters emergency support and backup.