Backpack & Teach: The Speaking Guide Project ๐ŸŒ

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The experience

Tourism-Focused Volunteering Program at RIC Ngawi

At RIC (Rumah Inggris Course) Ngawi, we proudly offer a special volunteering experience that blends language learning with local tourism development! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Our students donโ€™t just learn English inside the classroom โ€” theyโ€™re also trained to become local tour guides, and your presence can truly boost their journey!


What you offer

15 hours of help per week

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Tour Guide: Organize and lead tours around the city.


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.

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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: Weโ€™ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: Weโ€™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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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


Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Indonesia


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Will You Do as a Volunteer?

Join students in practical guiding sessions in English during field trips ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿงญ
Assist them with speaking fluency, expressions, and confidence building ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ
Explore Ngawiโ€™s hidden gems while helping students apply their skills in real-world settings ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ
Share your culture and personal travel stories ๐ŸŒโœจ


Activities & Shift

๐ŸŒŸ Discover Ngawiโ€™s Tourism Potential:
๐Ÿฐ Benteng Van den Bosch โ€“ the iconic Dutch fortress
๐ŸŒณ Alas Ketonggo โ€“ mystical forest with local legends
๐ŸŒพ Museum Trinil โ€“ famous for Java Man archaeological site
๐ŸŒ„ Bukit Kerek Indah โ€“ beautiful hill view perfect for sunrise
๐Ÿƒ Air Terjun Srambang โ€“ the waterfalls
๐ŸŸ Kolam Beji dan Sentra Budidaya Ikan โ€“ eco-tourism and aquaculture
๐Ÿƒ Desa Kerbau - Buffalo Village
๐ŸŒบ Local farms, traditional markets, and unique culinary experiences