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Live with Locals, Explore Waterfalls & Grow Eco-Tourism

The experience

Looking for a meaningful adventure off the beaten path? As a volunteer, you’ll stay in a cozy local home with stunning views of Mount Sumbing, in the center of the city. You'll help us restore a hidden waterfall, support the growth of eco-friendly tourism, and promote the raw beauty of Magelang that many travelers have yet to discover.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Yes, we kindly ask for a small contribution of $5 per day. This fee helps us give back to the local community, support small-scale sustainability efforts, and cover basic shared expenses like food supplies and transportation to the ecotourism area we're currently developing — including a waterfall restoration site.

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.

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

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

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

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

Requirements

Beginner English or Intermediate Indonesian

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Be part of a meaningful and collaborative journey with us!

We hope you’re someone who’s open-minded, curious, and excited to connect with nature and local culture. Your main tasks will include:

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴
by exploring the sites and sharing them through stories, photos, or simply by spreading the word.

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹, which we aim to turn into a peaceful and eco-friendly spot for future visitors.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, from learning traditional instruments like gamelan and angklung, to sharing your own travel stories and knowledge with our community.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵) 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, and practicing basic English conversation in a fun, casual way.

In return, you can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We’ll treat you like part of the family. You’ll stay in a comfortable local house with a view of Mount Sumbing, and we’ll provide basic food items (like rice, bread, tea, and coffee). When our mother cooks, you’re welcome to join us for meals. You’ll also have opportunities to visit Borobudur, explore the area, and experience the real everyday life of Java, not just as a tourist, but as a temporary local.

We believe in mutual respect, cultural exchange, and building something meaningful together. We can’t wait to welcome you into our small world.

Rules

Our home is open to everyone, and we’re excited to welcome people from all backgrounds. That said, we are a Muslim family, and we kindly ask our guests to respect a few house rules related to food:

Please do not bring or cook non-halal food (such as pork or alcohol) inside the house.

Our kitchen tools, microwave, toaster, and oven should not be used to heat or prepare non-halal items.

If you're unsure whether something is okay, feel free to ask — we’re happy to help clarify!

Thank you so much for your understanding and respect 🙏