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Teach, Grow Volunteer for Education and climate action

The experience

“Connecting Cultures Through Language and Local Wisdom” is a volunteer program that invites travelers to live, teach, learn, and grow together with local people, discovering how education and tradition can work hand in hand to create real social impact. The aims to build meaningful connections through language exchange, cultural immersion, and sustainable living where every interaction becomes a bridge between different worlds.

What you offer

8 hours of help per week

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

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

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

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

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 Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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.

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

Intermediate English or Beginner Indonesian

Between 20 and 37 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

“Connecting Cultures Through Language and Local Wisdom” is a volunteer program that invites travelers to live, teach, learn, grow together with local communities, and discovering how education and tradition can work hand in hand to create meaningful social impact. The program aims to build genuine human connections through language exchange, cultural immersion, and sustainable living, where every interaction becomes a bridge between different worlds. Volunteers become part of the family — joining in daily routines, sharing meals, and learning from the wisdom of simple living. The main focus of the program is education, culture, and sustainability. Volunteers help local children and youth improve their English skills through creative, interactive methods such as games, songs, stories, and conversations. Learning English becomes more than just studying a language — it becomes a way to open doors, connect with the world, and build confidence. At the same time, volunteers have the chance to explore and celebrate local wisdom and cultural heritage. You can join in farming activities, learn to cook traditional dishes, create local crafts, and participate in community events. These activities are not just experiences — they are lessons in kindness, togetherness, and respect for nature. Through them, volunteers gain a deeper understanding of how local traditions and modern ideas can coexist in harmony.
“Connecting Cultures Through Language and Local Wisdom” is more than just volunteering — it’s a journey of sharing, understanding, and growing together. Come as a traveler, live as a friend, and leave as family — carrying the spirit of local wisdom wherever you go.

Activities & Shift

During the Connecting Cultures Through Language and Local Wisdom program, volunteers will join daily activities that combine teaching, cultural exchange, and sustainable living. The main focus is helping local children and youth improve their English through fun and creative ways such as games, storytelling, songs, and conversation practice. Volunteers can also help make simple learning materials or organize small workshops that make learning enjoyable for everyone.

In addition to teaching, volunteers take part in the community’s daily life — cooking together, helping in the garden, joining cultural events, or learning local crafts. These activities allow volunteers to experience real village life and understand the values of simplicity, kindness, and cooperation that define local wisdom.

The program also includes eco-farming and environmental awareness activities. Volunteers can help with planting, composting, and organic gardening, or join small projects like tree planting and waste management. These activities support the community’s sustainability while giving volunteers hands-on experience in eco-living and climate action.

A typical day starts in the morning with breakfast and preparation, followed by English lessons or school visits. After lunch, volunteers can join farming or cultural activities before relaxing in the evening with their host family — sharing stories, meals, and laughter under the stars. Volunteers usually work about four to five hours a day, five days a week, with free time to rest, explore, or enjoy local nature.