Volunteer Programs in Ubud, Indonesia

Embark on an enriching journey with your family in Bali through GoEco's Family-Friendly Child Education Volunteer Program. It offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, community engagement, and educational impact, suitable for families with children aged 5 and older. Volunteers have the opportunity to teach English and environmental education in local schools, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Balinese culture. The program provides comfortable accommodations in a volunteer house with private family rooms and has a flexible duration, ranging from 1 to 8 weeks.

With Bali’s rapidly expanding tourism industry, the demand for local English speakers has never been greater. Children may have the opportunity to learn English at school, however this is usually taught by a local Balinese teacher and thus the children never really get to practice their conversational skills or hear native English being spoken. Balinese children are extremely eager to learn and are an absolute joy to teach. Volunteers on this project spend one to two hours each morning preparing lessons and three hours in the afternoon teaching at a local elementary or high school. It is entirely up to you what you decide to teach, however there is a general syllabus for you to follow and examples of what previous volunteers have taught for you to continue with. The aim of this project is to show students that learning English is fun and volunteers are encouraged to be creative with their methods of teaching – through games, songs, art, sport and music. If you are new to teaching, you may wish to team up with another volunteer, as two teachers in the classroom often works well in regards to confidence building and gaining greater control of the class, whose enthusiasm often spills over into great excitement! Your role is to encourage and inspire, but most importantly for teachers and students alike to enjoy the experience. Please note, volunteers do not need to be a qualified or experienced teacher to volunteer on this project.

The placement is in local schools, where you will teach hygiene and basic healthcare practices. Qualified healthcare professionals may be able to help set up and conduct health camps, including dental checkups and general assessments in schools. However, please check with us first. Nutritionists and naturopaths can implement classes on healthy eating, the healthy plate concept, exercise, and the importance of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in processed sugar. The program also involves basic first aid and personal hygiene education, such as washing hands, brushing teeth, and general cleanliness. This may seem trivial to those raised in Western societies; however, these services greatly assist in preventing many avoidable health problems and easily communicable diseases in developing communities. You will spend 1-2 hours each morning preparing lessons and about 2-3 hours in the afternoon teaching at a local elementary, high school, or university.

Volunteer in Indonesia and explore this fascinating archipelago with its 17.500 islands, deep rainforests and heavenly beaches. The one island that surely comes into your mind: Bali. If you are looking for a mix of vibrant cities, untouched nature and working for a good cause, look no further! You love working with children and want to pass on your English skills? A teaching project is the perfect choice for you, and there are plenty from the metropole Jakarta to remote islands. Another aspect Indonesia is famous for? Orangutans! Volunteer at an orangutan sanctuary to protect them.