Volunteer In Bali
Host and Volunteer, Volunteer in Bali – Childcare & Teaching Program, Community Project / School / Childcare Center
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Our Childcare and Teaching Program in Bali offers volunteers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local communities while experiencing authentic Balinese culture. The program supports local kindergartens and community schools where resources are often limited.....
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● Weekdays at the project follow a relaxed but purposeful routine, balancing volunteering, community time, and space to rest and recharge.
08:00 – Breakfast
● The day starts with a shared breakfast at the volunteer accommodation. This is usually a relaxed moment to catch up with other volunteers and prepare for the day ahead.
08:30 – 11:00 – Morning Activities
● In the morning, volunteers mainly take part in the Childcare Program, supporting local children through play, basic learning activities, and interaction.
● On some days, a short session is also dedicated to preparing lesson plans for the afternoon Teaching Program. This preparation does not take long, so volunteers can still spend time helping at the childcare once they are done.
12:00 – Lunch
● Lunch is served at the camp, followed by a break from the heat of the day.
Free Time (After Lunch)
● Afternoons begin with free time. Volunteers usually rest, swim, snorkel, cool down, sunbathe, play volleyball, or simply relax and chat with others. This downtime is an important part of daily life here, especially in Bali’s warm climate.
15:00 – 17:00 – Afternoon Teaching Program
● In the late afternoon, volunteers support the Teaching Program, assisting local children with English lessons and simple educational activities. Sessions are informal and adapted to the group’s energy and abilities.
Free Time
● After teaching, the evening is free. Volunteers often shower, relax, journal, or spend time together.
19:00 – Dinner
● Dinner is served at the camp and is usually a social moment where volunteers and staff sit together, share stories, and unwind after the day.
Weekends & Longer Stays
● Fridays to Sundays are free time. Some volunteers choose to stay in the village and rest, while others explore Bali or nearby islands. If you stay longer than one week, your following weeks will follow a similar rhythm, with support from the local team throughout your stay.
● This routine keeps the days structured but not rushed, allowing volunteers to contribute meaningfully while still enjoying the slower pace of village life in North Bali.
Volunteers stay in a standard shared volunteer accommodation with 2 – 3 volunteers in same room, located close to the project site. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and designed to create a friendly community atmosphere where volunteers from different countries can connect and share experiences. We can host multiple volunteers at the same time, with separate beds and shared facilities.
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided from Sunday dinner until Friday lunch. Meals are a mix of local Indonesian dishes and Western food, with a daily Indonesian buffet. Meals outside of these times are not included and will be at the volunteer’s own expense, giving you the freedom to explore local restaurants.
€23 Euro Per Day.
1. Age Requirement
● Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate in the program.
● Volunteers under 18 years old may still be accepted if:
● They are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or
● They provide a signed parental/guardian consent letter prior to arrival.
2. Language Proficiency
● Volunteers must have a good command of English and be able to communicate clearly in everyday situations. This is important for coordination with the local team and participation in program activities.
3. Volunteering Experience
● No previous volunteering experience is required.
However, prior experience working with children or in educational settings is considered an advantage.
4. Refund Policy
4.1 Early Departure
● If a volunteer chooses to leave the program before the agreed end date, no refunds will be provided.
4.2 Cancellation by the Volunteer
● More than 30 days before the start date: A refund or credit may be issued.
Within 30 days of the start date: No refund or credit will be provided.
4.3 Cancellation by the Program
● If the program is required to cancel a program due to unforeseen circumstances or operational reasons, volunteers will receive a full refund of the program fee.
5. Volunteer Conduct
Volunteers are expected to:
– Follow all rules and guidelines provided by the program
– Behave respectfully toward the local community, staff members, and fellow volunteers
– Respect local customs, culture, and traditions at all times
– Failure to comply may result in dismissal from the program without refund.
6. Insurance & Travel
● Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own travel and health insurance to cover medical treatment, accidents, and other unforeseen incidents during their stay.
7. Visa & Documentation
● All volunteers are required to obtain the appropriate C6 Voluntary Visa before joining the program – this is a mandatory regulation from the Indonesian immigration department. Volunteers are no longer allowed to join with Visa On Arrival or Tourist Visa.
● Our program can assist with the visa process as we are working with a third party visa agency here in Bali; however, the volunteer remains fully responsible for ensuring all visa and travel documents are valid and complete prior to arrival.
– Shared volunteer accommodation during your volunteering period (2 – 3 volunteers per room, same gender). Couples may request a private room.
– Pick up transport on the first Sunday.
– Program support throughout the placement.
– All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) provided from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch.
– Wi-Fi access at the volunteer accommodation.
– A Volunteering Certificate
– Employment of local staff.
– Educational resources for the students.
– Support for future program development.
– Airfares.
– Travel health insurance and Vaccinations.
– Visa costs for Indonesia (C6 voluntary visa), including possible visa extensions.
– Personal expenses, such as weekend tours and meals.
– Transportation from the program to Denpasar Airport or other locations at the end of your placement.
● During their free time, volunteers are free to explore Bali at their own pace. Popular activities include visiting nearby beaches, waterfalls, temples, local markets, cafés, yoga studios, and cultural attractions. Weekends are completely free, making it easy to travel around the island, relax, or explore Bali with fellow volunteers.
● At the program location, volunteers can also enjoy several free activities during their downtime, such as swimming, snorkeling, visiting the local market, playing volleyball, go to the nearby gym, or simply relaxing around the camp.
● In addition, there are optional activities available at an extra cost:
● Sunrise boat trip with local fishermen – IDR 150,000 per person
● Balinese massage – IDR 150,000 for one hour
● Fun Dive (for certified divers) – IDR 500,000 for one dive / IDR 800,000 for two dives on the same day
● Discover Scuba Diving (for non-certified divers) – IDR 1,000,000 per person (includes knowledge review, confined water training, and one dive)
● These optional activities allow volunteers to make the most of their time in Bali while supporting local communities.
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Over the years I have volunteered at various foundations in Bali, Indonesia, feeling the need to give back to a place that has impacted my life on so many levels. Spending time at Novia’s traditional village at ‘Program Ubud Village’ brought me a greater understanding and respect for the Balinese culture and how their belief weaves its way through every aspect of their lives with such purity and honesty.
Have you ever wondered why volunteers don’t get paid? If you want to know why, carry on reading 😛 I have been doing regular volunteering work in Singapore and have done several overseas volunteering trip before – Jakarta, Batam, China. And this year i decided to volunteer overseas once again. So, on one fine day when i was revising, there was a case study on Bali in my lecture notes.
I was a little apprehensive about this programme because I’d never really volunteer through a non-profit organization before, but it was easily the most meaningful experience of my life. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. Ketut, the founder of the program will always be there to help answer your questions and queries. He and his team are more than capable of taking care of all the volunteers.
I arrived in Bali, Indonesia on 27th of March, 2015 and stayed there until 20th of June, 2015, exactly for 12 weeks in total. The three-months long journey turned out to be a surprise gift, like the one my students lovingly gave me on my last day. I expected A but instead was given A, B, and C. The original purpose of the trip was to learn how the people in the “third world country” lived differently from the people in the “first world.”
If I start telling you about my volunteering at the non-profit foundation (Yayasan Widya Sari) in Tianyar, I really wouldn’t know where and how to start. I experienced so many beautiful moments, met wonderful people, collected one of a kind experiences, which changed me in such a positive way. In Tianyar I actually spent one of the best times in my life.
