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Assist with conservation and community development in Bali.

The experience

Our sanctuary is a haven for endangered birds and animals living in the forest on the slopes of Mt Batukaru in central Bali. It is home to leaf monkeys, macaques and many different types of birds.

Five nearby villages and nine farmers’ groups have joined the project, and introduced traditional regulations ensuring the safety of wildlife within this protected zone. It’s the first wildlife sanctuary in Bali established by private enterprise.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 86 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: As a not-for-profit operation, all proceeds from your volunteering are considered a donation and go directly toward our conservation projects. The fees are tiered based on the length of your stay and help fund our vital, ongoing work. The fee includes your accommodation in our simple but comfortable center. 1 week: $85.5 USD/week 2 weeks: $83.5 USD/week 3 weeks: $80 USD/week

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.

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

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are looking for passionate and proactive Worldpackers to join us at the Besikalung Wildlife Sanctuary. Your collaboration will directly support our conservation and eco-tourism initiatives. A key part of your role will be bird monitoring in the Besikalung temple area. You'll also participate in our Integrated Agriculture System and help local farmers in their daily activities, which may involve working in rice fields, so we suggest bringing boots. Every Friday, you'll join the POKDARWIS (tourism activist groups) to help build their confidence in interacting with foreigners. A core part of this is teaching English to group members and village staff, which aims to help them directly benefit from the eco-tourism we are developing.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers participate in a variety of activities throughout the week, with a focus on both conservation and community engagement. You'll have mornings dedicated to project tasks, leaving your afternoons free to explore.

Daily Activities Checklist:

- Bird watching and monitoring in the sanctuary
- Assisting in the Integrated Agriculture System (Simantri)
- Participating in local farmer activities
- Teaching English to local villagers and POKDARWIS members
- Joining POKDARWIS activities every Friday

Rules

- Be prepared for some activities in the rice fields and consider bringing boots.
- The volunteer center has a kitchen for you to cook your own meals.
- The handling of animals is not permitted under any circumstances.
- Be proactive and willing to help, as our staff may be shy to ask directly.