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Green the Earth through Reforestation and Nature Tourism

The experience

Our Story: Moving from a Big City to a Village to Be Closer to Nature.

We are a small family who moved to a village in 2021. Endik Koeswoyo (Screenwriter) and Dita Faisal (Former TV News Presenter and Journalist).

We left the capital, Jakarta, to build a more meaningful and peaceful life, far from water, air, and noise pollution.

Together with our twin boys, we live by the concept of Slow Living. We invite you to join us in our daily lives.

What you offer

3 hours of help per day

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteer contributions $5 for cover meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), private room, free laundry service, free wifi, free batik workshop, free cooking class, free coffee and herbal drinks every day as much as you like, free adventure around the village to enjoy the beach, transportation for swimming at the nearest beach, and bathing in the springs under the trees.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Indonesia

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

A Story of Culture, Nature, & Adventure.

REFORESTATION
Climate change is very real. We must make environmental improvements. The "5M Movement" is our campaign to restore the earth's condition. Since 2018, we have been running a reforestation movement with our "5M Movement":

* Menanam (Planting)
* Menyiram (Watering)
* Merawat (Caring)
* Menjaga (Guarding)
* Memanen (Oxygen Harvesting)

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Serang Village Blitar is blessed with rich biodiversity.

* Turtle Conservation: We protect sea turtles from extinction. If you're lucky, you might even witness turtle tracks as mother turtles lay their eggs and release their babies into the ocean.

* Mangrove and Tree Restoration: Protecting beaches from erosion and preserving marine ecosystems will save biodiversity.

Talking Indonesian History and Drinking Coffee
We run a simple coffee shop called DIKASIH KOPI. Our tagline is "Coffee, Discussion, and Education." Let's share stories about the culture of your country and mine.

ART, CULTURE & HERITAGE
We balance nature with culture

*Eco Batik: Dita Faisal will introduce you to batik with natural dyes. The batik process includes applying a canting (hand-drawn batik)using melted wax, dyeing the fabric with natural dyes, washing the fabric, and removing the wax. The wax (called malam in Javanese) is traditionally beeswax

*Keris (heirloom), wayang (puppets), and traditional Javanese rituals make interesting stories to share in the evening while enjoying a cup of coffee or natural herbal drinks

*Cooking traditional Indonesian cuisine rich in spices.

ADVENTURE
Join us in our daily lives, not just as volunteers, but as "Nature Guardians"!

Activities & Shift

Mon to Friday (Saturday and Sunday day off)
Activity start from 08.30-11.30am

Daily activity:
5M Movement (Planting, Watering, Caring, Guarding for Oxygen Harvesting)
Cleaning the area around the house and riverside, and conservation
Eco Batik (Natural dying), Cooking Class for traditional menu, Barista Class
Exchanging stories and culture
Adventure to explore beach and tourism area.

Rules

Activities generally begin at 8:30 a.m. and end before lunch. For us, 3 hours is enough, as long as the work is done. You're a tourist who needs a vacation. Isn't it?

Before your activities, you'll be served breakfast. If you're vegetarian, please let us know, as we'll accommodate your needs.

Please choose a time that works best for you. Your health is our priority.
Breakfast is generally from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Lunch is generally from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dinner is generally from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

We'll serve you traditional Indonesian cuisine.