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Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
Length
1 to 52 weeks
Project Types
Community Development Conservation Environmental Conservation Reforestation Wildlife Conservation Teaching Tourism

Program Details

Age Min.
18
Age Max
70
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse
Travel Type
Budget Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
82
Price Details
You will have to pay USD14 per night in the shared dormitory. All beds have clean bedding (sheets, pillows and bedcover), mosquito nets, and rooms have an electric fan (no air-con).

While we are aware that this price is similar to what you would pay in a hostel, you have to think that in a hostel the money goes only to the owner, while staying in the FNPF dormitory the money goes for a non-profit organization and will help to preserve the wildlife in the area and to protect its habitat, as well as support the local community. So you are actually investing in a project you believe in.
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Equipment Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Airport Transfers Domestic Airfare Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance Visa
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About Program

Our main goal in Pejeng is to engage with the local community to protect the wildlife and their habitat, as well as support organic farming and develop sustainable tourism that will benefit the local population. We are in need of a diversity of volunteer profiles, from lending a hand in the organic farms and gardens to wildlife monitoring or teaching English to the local people.
We have a bird breeding station for Bali Starling and other birds.

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Program Highlights

  • Conservation Work.
  • Organic Farming.
  • Teaching English.
  • Bird Breeding.
  • Community Development.

Program Impact

We are trying to encourage local farmers to return to organic farming instead of a chemical one by sending volunteers that are given as an example of how it could be done. Community development is necessary, but it is important to protect the environment at the same time, so our mission is to develop the local community of Pejeng Village, Bali in an environmentally friendly manner.

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Dinka
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Amazing Adventure

Jan 3, 2019

I loved doing this volunteering program. I was traveling alone and I never felt unsafe which is extremely important when one is traveling alone. They made sure that I felt welcomed and they guided me throughout my trip. I had a lot of fun and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is willing to give back to the community while still discovering Bali. I woke up in the morning with the sounds of nature and then I went to the farm. I spent my mornings gardening and helping around the farm which is truly relaxing. Then I had my free time which I spent exploring Ubud- a truly mesmerizing city. In the afternoons, I went back to the farm and I taught the local children English. It felt so rewarding when they remembered something that I taught them. They were very eager to learn and that touched my heart. All in all, I had a wonderful time and would definitely go again.

What would you improve about this program?
This program can be improved if more people would know about the work that is done by this organization, also if more people decided to volunteer their time.
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Dinka Gojun

Program
Conservation & Community Work in Pejeng Village, Bali

Why did you choose this program?

I heard about this program through a friend and one of my main concerns before embarking on this adventure was is it safe. Therefore, knowing that someone went through this program and that they had a good experience gave me courage to do it myself. I was also interested in teaching kids English because I had previous experience with it and I really enjoyed it. Moreover, I think that organic farming is very important, so I wanted to try that and I wanted to explore a completely different country than my own.

What did your program provider assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

I contacted the organization that I was going to volunteer with directly, so I didn’t have any help from my university. The help that I received was all from the organization and they helped me with figuring out if I needed vaccinations, a visa and transportation. Any questions or worries that I had were answered.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

I would definitely suggest having a driving license is a plus because the best way to get around a place like Bali is with a motorbike. Definitely be cautious of your surroundings because it is a new environment. However, I would also advise them not to worry too much and to enjoy themselves as much as possible.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I usually woke up around 7 in the morning and the sun was already shining. Then I would eat, have coffee and get ready. Once I was ready, I would walk to the farm which was a 25min walk (I suggest going with a motorbike) and I would be there around 8am. Then I would do some gardening or help around with whatever was needed. Afterward, I would go back home and see if I could help with anything in the office, if not then I would enjoy my free time. In the afternoon, around 4pm I would go back to the farm and teach the local children conversational English. That would end around 5.30-6pm and then I would have more free time.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

I mostly feared if I would be and feel safe since I was a young girl traveling by herself. However, once I have arrived and the people who lead this program showed me around and guided me to where I needed to go and what I needed to do, I figured my way around and how to get to places. Honestly, at no point did I feel unsafe and that made me even happier.

What's your advice to other volunteers?

I think that a very useful thing to know when traveling to Bali is the application called GOJEK. You can order food from it or a ride whether it be with a motorbike or a car. I’ve used it countless times to order food and get around since I don’t have a driving license and it’s quite affordable. It’s definitely worth a download!

Location

Location:
Bali
Currency:
Indonesian Rupiah
Weather:
Jan-Mar
88 F / 73 F
Apr-Jun
88 F / 72 F
Jul-Sep
86 F / 72 F
Oct-Dec
88 F / 73 F
Airports:
Ngurah Rai International
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About Friends of the National Parks Foundation

Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) is an Indonesian conservation nonprofit organization working to protect wildlife and their habitat, at the same time as supporting local communities. FNPF runs projects in Bali, Nusa Penida and Kalimantan. Our projects are holistic and sustainable, respecting respect the interdependence of wildlife...

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