Wilujeng Sumping – Village Life & Cultural Exchange

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The experience

“Wilujeng Sumping” means ‘welcome’ in Sundanese. This position offers a simple cultural exchange experience in a rural mountain village in West Bogor, Indonesia. Volunteers join daily village life, practice English through casual conversations, and connect with the local community. Help is light and flexible, around 3–4 hours a day, leaving plenty of time to relax and enjoy slow village living.

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What you offer

18 hours of help per week

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

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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What you get

3 days off per week

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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

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Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This volunteer program is a cultural exchange experience based in a rural mountain village in West Bogor, Indonesia. It is designed to create meaningful interaction between international volunteers and the local community through daily life activities and informal English practice.
Volunteers are not expected to be professional teachers or skilled workers. Instead, the focus is on sharing time, stories, and simple activities together while experiencing village life in a relaxed and respectful way. Accommodation is provided in a simple village house. This program values openness, mutual respect, and slow living.

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Activities & Shift

Volunteers usually help around 3–4 hours per day, with 3 days off per week. Activities are light, flexible, and adapted to daily village routines.
Typical activities may include:
- Practicing English through casual conversations with locals
- Joining community activities or informal learning sessions
- Spending time with children or youth in a friendly, non-formal way
- Supporting small cultural or community initiatives when needed
There is no strict schedule. Activities are planned together based on community needs, weather, and mutual agreement. Outside helping hours, volunteers are free to rest, explore the village, or enjoy the surrounding nature.

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Rules

- This is a cultural exchange, not a paid job or internship
- Volunteers are expected to be respectful of local culture, customs, and village life
- Flexibility and open communication are important
- Daily help is light and shared in a cooperative spirit
- Volunteers are responsible for their own personal expenses
- Alcohol, drugs, and disruptive behavior are not acceptable
- Cleanliness and care for shared spaces are expected
- Mutual respect between volunteers, hosts, and community members is essential

We value honesty, kindness, and cultural sensitivity above skills or experience.