Backpack & Teach: The Speaking Guide Project ๐
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! ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐บ๏ธ
Our students donโt just learn English inside the classroom โ theyโre 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:
Weโll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
Weโll 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
๐ฌ What Will You Do as a Volunteer?
Join students in practical guiding sessions in English during field trips ๐๏ธ๐งญ
Assist them with speaking fluency, expressions, and confidence building ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฑ
Explore Ngawiโs hidden gems while helping students apply their skills in real-world settings ๐ฟ๐
Share your culture and personal travel stories ๐โจ
Activities & Shift
๐ Discover Ngawiโs Tourism Potential:
๐ฐ Benteng Van den Bosch โ the iconic Dutch fortress
๐ณ Alas Ketonggo โ mystical forest with local legends
๐พ Museum Trinil โ famous for Java Man archaeological site
๐ Bukit Kerek Indah โ beautiful hill view perfect for sunrise
๐ Air Terjun Srambang โ the waterfalls
๐ Kolam Beji dan Sentra Budidaya Ikan โ eco-tourism and aquaculture
๐ Desa Kerbau - Buffalo Village
๐บ Local farms, traditional markets, and unique culinary experiences