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Madura Culinary Volunteer Experience in Bondowoso

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The experience

Join our local restaurant as a culinary volunteer! Learn traditional East Javanese recipes, share your own creativity in the kitchen, and feel the warmth of our community. We provide free accommodation—just a \$25/week donation for meals. Outside the kitchen, explore Bondowoso’s beauty: waterfalls, mountains, coffee plantations, and the unique local culture.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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 Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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 Beginner Indonesian

Between 20 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This program is designed for volunteers who want to explore food, culture, and community in Bondowoso. As a volunteer, you will join our local restaurant as a **chef**, helping us prepare and serve dishes while also sharing your own cooking skills and creativity.
It’s more than just working in the kitchen—you’ll discover traditional East Javanese recipes, learn about local ingredients, and experience the daily rhythm of village life. Through this program, you’ll not only cook, but also connect with people, support our small restaurant, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Bondowoso

Activities & Shift

This program offers volunteers the chance to experience food, culture, and daily life in Bondowoso. As a volunteer, you will become part of our local restaurant, helping in the kitchen and engaging with the community. In the morning, your day begins with cooking—preparing meals, learning traditional East Javanese recipes, and sharing your own creativity in the kitchen. In the afternoon, you’ll join us at the village center to sell the food, where you can meet local people, exchange smiles, and feel the rhythm of everyday community life.
Through this program, you will not only gain culinary skills but also discover the richness of local traditions, support our small restaurant, and immerse yourself in the warmth of Bondowoso’s culture

Rules

no alcohol, no drugs