Come and help me fulfil my dream in the jungle!

Help a sustainable project: 3 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 days

The Experience

Hi, I'm Romi and I live with my family and my two dogs in Bukit Lawang. Our house is located on the edge of the jungle and far from the city. We have a large plot of land on the banks of the river. Over the last 10 years, I have been building my dream hostel, and I need your help to make this dream come true. My dream is to create a place of exchange close to nature, where you can fish or garden or relax in a friendly space far from the city.

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Requirements

Intermediate Indonesian or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Indonesia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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3 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness
1 Developing social awareness
1 Learning about sustainability

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3 15. Life on land

Tori

United States

I had a wonderful time with Romi! His land is beautiful and the entire experience was enjoyable. the farm at Batu Ridi really allows you to understand local life and appreciate the peace of the jungle. I wish I could have stayed longer!

5 months ago

Romi replied

Thank you very much for your review.

Julia

United Kingdom

I had a brilliant time staying with Romi. I was mostly helping with the social media/internet side of things, helping him start to get his business set up online. Romi lives right on the edge of the jungle, so if you're looking for the chance to switch off and fully immerse yourself in nature, and you're up for a bit of an adventure then this will be a wonderful experience! It was a great opportunity to meet other local people and spend time in the village of Bukit Lawang, as well as go on a jungle trek to see Orangutans and other amazing animals!

8 months ago

Romi replied

I am happy to get a teacher like you who can teach me perfect English. julia ,

Lars

Netherlands

I had a very nice stay with the farm and his family! A very special experience to live so isolated in the jungle. I would recommend it to anyone if you are looking for peace and quiet.

8 months ago

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