🌊 Lombok: Coral Reef Volunteer Journey 🐠

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L'esperienza

Start with 1 week in Lombok to explore its culture and natural beauty, then continue to the crystal-clear waters of Gili Nanggu, where you’ll help restore coral reefs. As a volunteer, you’ll take part in coral planting, cleaning, and monitoring efforts to support marine biodiversity and fight coral degradation. This hands-on program allows you to work with local marine experts and the community.

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Cosa offri

18 ore di aiuto per settimana

Lavoro sociale: Aiuta con lavoro volontario in progetti e comunità locali.

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 75 Al giorno

Il costo copre: Benefici per i viaggiatori, Materiali per le attività di volontariato, e Donazione al progetto

Descrizione: The average living cost in Lombok is about $100/day for budget travelers and $150/day for premium (you may verify this). I only ask $75/day to cover accommodation and meals, reducing your costs by 25% vs. budget and 50% vs. premium, while offering an authentic Indonesian lifestyle. Other expenses like personal needs, entrance tickets, tours, or packages remain your responsibility.

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Cosa ottieni

3 giorni liberi a settimana

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese o Intermedio Francese

Tra 18 e 35 anni

Accoglie solo volontari singoli (non accetta coppie o partner)

Essere di un paese diverso da Indonesia

Assicurazione di viaggio

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

The Coral Reef Restoration Volunteer Program starts with a 1-day orientation and cultural exploration in Bali, then continues in Gili Nanggu, West Lombok, where you’ll directly support coral conservation and restoration. Located in the heart of Indonesia’s Coral Triangle, Gili Nanggu hosts diverse marine life and coral species vital to ocean health.

As a volunteer, you will participate in coral restoration through coral planting, reef monitoring, and underwater cleaning. The program is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of coral ecosystems, their importance for ocean health, and the threats they face from climate change and human activity.

How the Program Works:

Coral Planting: You’ll help place coral fragments to rehabilitate damaged reefs, fostering growth and biodiversity.

Reef Monitoring: Volunteers conduct surveys to assess reef health, track regeneration, and document marine life dependent on the ecosystem.

Underwater Cleaning: Support efforts to remove debris and pollutants from coral areas, improving water quality and reef health.

Education and Training: Throughout the program, you’ll train with marine biologists and conservation experts on reef biology, ecosystem health, and sustainable protection practices.

The program follows morning and afternoon shifts, alternating between practical field activities and educational sessions. Experienced instructors will ensure your safety while underwater and provide valuable insights into the ecological role of coral reefs.

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Attività e turni

Activities & Shifts

Bali (Day 1 – Exploration & Orientation):
🌺 Cultural Immersion – Explore Bali’s traditions, temples, and local communities.
🌴 Nature Discovery – Visit beaches, waterfalls, and rice terraces to experience Bali’s landscapes.
🤝 Orientation – Light introductions to the program, team bonding, and preparing for Lombok fieldwork.

Lombok (Weeks 2–8 – Coral Reef Restoration in Gili Nanggu):
🌿 Coral Planting – Assist in placing coral fragments to restore damaged reefs and boost biodiversity.
🔎 Reef Monitoring – Help survey reef health, track coral growth, and document marine life.
🧹 Underwater Cleaning – Support efforts to remove debris and pollutants from coral habitats.
📚 Marine Education – Learn directly from marine biologists about coral ecosystems and ocean health.

Shifts in Lombok:
☀️ Morning Shift – 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Coral Planting & Reef Monitoring)
🌊 Afternoon Shift – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Cleaning & Community Engagement)

Shifts include breaks, with all underwater activities guided by trained marine biologists to ensure safety.

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Regole

🕌 Cultural Guidelines for Volunteers in Lombok

Your volunteer journey begins with one day in Bali for orientation and campaign design, followed by seven weeks in Lombok to supervise projects. While both islands share many traditions, Lombok is more conservative due to its predominantly Muslim culture. Please follow these guidelines to ensure safety, respect, and a positive experience.

✅ DOs

Dress appropriately: In Bali, casual modest clothing is acceptable. In Lombok, cover shoulders and knees; loose-fitting clothes are best.

Respect attire rules in schools, mosques, and local homes. In Lombok, women should avoid revealing outfits.

Cover tattoos and limit visible piercings, especially in Lombok.

Remove shoes before entering homes, temples, or prayer areas.

Mind prayer times in Lombok; avoid loud noise near mosques. In Bali, be mindful of temple ceremonies.

Use your right hand for eating, giving, or receiving.

Ask permission before taking photos.

Greet locals respectfully, try basic local greetings, and enjoy traditional food.

Disclose your background truthfully; individuals with a criminal record cannot participate.

Note: To align with Lombok’s cultural norms, the program follows a “no public LGBTQ expression” policy.

❌ DON’Ts

Do not wear short, tight, transparent, or revealing clothes (especially in Lombok).

Avoid offensive symbols, gestures, or slogans on clothing.

No alcohol, drugs, or public displays of affection in Lombok villages. In Bali, alcohol is more available but still respect local norms.

Do not mock or criticize local customs or religion.

No pork in Muslim homes in Lombok.

Do not interrupt religious practices or enter mosques/temples without proper dress.

No bikinis on non-touristy Lombok beaches; in Bali, wear them only on tou