Volunteering in Kertasari: Teach English

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L'expérience

🌿 Teach English by the sea in Kertasari, West Sumbawa! Lead weekend lessons with local kids, plant mangroves, clean beaches, visit seaweed farmers, and surf waves outside your door. Stay at a homestay, scooter to class, and live in sync with village life. It’s eco-volunteering with heart, where language, nature, and purpose come together.

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Ce que vous offrez

16 heures d'aide par semaine

Enseignement des langues: Enseigner une langue à l'hôte, aux invités ou aux communautés locales.

Frais supplémentaires requis

Montant: US$ 35 Par jour

Les frais couvrent: Avantages pour les voyageurs, Matériel pour les activités de volontariat, et Don au projet

Description: A voluntary donation of $35 daily fee covers your accommodation and breakfast. A scooter is also available for rent at the location. You'll be staying with a host family near the project site.

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Ce que vous recevez

3 jours de congé par semaine

Chambre privée: Vous aurez un lit dans une chambre privée. En d'autres termes, une chambre rien que pour vous.

Petit-déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un petit-déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Déjeuner: Vous avez droit à un déjeuner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Dîner: Vous avez droit à un dîner gratuit, tous les jours de votre séjour.

Utilisez notre cuisine équipée: N'hésitez pas à utiliser notre cuisine et préparer vos propres délicieux repas.

Certificat: Obtenez un certificat d'achèvement après avoir terminé votre expérience.

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Exigences

Intermédiaire Anglais ou Courant Français

Entre 18 et 45 ans

Accueille uniquement les volontaires solo (n'accepte pas les couples ou partenaires)

Être originaire d'un pays autre que Indonésie

Passeport de l'Union européenne

Visa ou citoyenneté des États-Unis

Assurance voyage

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Ce qui n'est pas inclus

Vols, assurance voyage, transport interne et visa

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Détails du programme

Imagine trading classrooms for coastlines. In the peaceful village of Kertasari, West Sumbawa, you'll teach English to local children in an open-air Nature School just steps from the sea.

This volunteer program blends environmental action with language exchange. You'll guide weekend learning sessions under trees, support local teachers, and eventually help bring English into nearby junior schools.

Beyond teaching, you'll join activities that deepen your connection to the land and its people:

🌱 Plant mangroves
🌊 Join beach clean-ups with the kids
🪸 Visit seaweed farmers using harvests for eco-packaging
🐟 Explore tidal ponds and coastal life
🏄‍♂️ Learn to surf right in front of your homestay
🐢 Visit turtle nesting beaches or fly above Mantar hill

Your home will be Ocean Fresh Homestay, where you’ll share meals, stories, and daily life with the community.

This is more than a teaching role, it’s a chance to grow alongside a village that welcomes your voice and values your presence.

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Activités et horaires

📚 Daily Schedule
🌞 Morning Shift (8 AM – 12 PM)
Teach weekend English classes at the open-air Nature School
Assist the local teacher with creative, play-based lessons
Organize outdoor games and environmental storytelling
Help prepare lessons for nearby junior schools
🍽️ Lunch Break (12 PM – 2 PM)
Enjoy a local meal at your homestay or by the beach
Relax, journal, or chat with other volunteers
🌿 Afternoon Shift (2 PM – 5 PM)
Join kids for beach clean-ups and nature walks
Visit seaweed farms or mangrove nurseries
Prepare learning materials or visual aids for future classes
Optional: help local youth practice conversational English
🌅 Evening (Flexible)
Watch the sunset at Kertasari beach
Share stories over dinner with your host family
Join informal English practice or cultural exchanges

🌟 Additional Weekend Programs
🌊 Surf sessions right outside your homestay
🐢 Turtle nesting visits (seasonal)
🍳 Cooking workshops with local mothers
📸 Photo walks or visits to seaweed packaging cooperatives
🏍️ Scooter rides to hidden beaches or Mantar hill viewpoints

📝 Additional Notes
🌿 This remote, underdeveloped site is steadily growing into a hub for ecotourism. You’ll often meet foreigners visiting the waterfall.
🗣️ Most locals speak English.
🕌 As a Muslim-majority area, food and prayer ceremonies are common. If invited, it’s a meaningful cultural experience—just follow the ✅ DOs and ❌ DON’Ts.

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Règles

🕌 Cultural Guidelines for Volunteers in Kertasari, West Sumbawa

Kertasari, West Sumbawa is a culturally rich, predominantly Muslim island. Respecting local customs is essential for your safety and a positive experience. Follow these key DOs and DON’Ts:

✅ DOs
Dress modestly: Cover shoulders/knees; loose-fitting clothes are best.
Respect attire rules in homes, schools, mosques; women should avoid revealing outfits.
Cover tattoos and limit visible piercings.
Remove shoes before entering homes or prayer areas.
Mind prayer times; avoid loud noise near mosques.
Use your right hand for eating, giving, or receiving.
Ask permission before taking photos.
Engage respectfully with locals, use basic greetings, and eat local food.
Disclose your background truthfully. No criminal record is allowed.
Note: The program follows a “LGBTQ-Free” policy to align with local norms—public expressions are not accepted.

❌ DON’Ts
No short, tight, transparent, or revealing clothes.
Avoid offensive symbols or slogans.
No alcohol, drugs, or public affection in villages.
Don’t mock or criticize local customs.
No pork in Muslim homes.
Don’t interrupt religious practices or enter mosques without proper dress.
No bikinis on non-touristy beaches.
Don’t misrepresent your identity or background.
No smoking near children or families.

🌙 During Ramadan
Don’t eat, drink, or smoke in public during the day.
Avoid loud music or parties.
Dress modestly and be respectful if invited to iftar (breaking the fast).