We are a community based conservation program, run by a group of dedicated local people who are passionate about nature and the environment and who want to protect the animals and rain forest where they live. If you are looking for a hands on conservation project where you can monitor wild life, replant the rain forest, help with recycling and up-cycling educational projects to protect the jungle and really make a difference to the communities you will be working with, please come and join us!
Our aim is to protect and conserve the rare and endangered native fauna and flora that occurs in this important buffer zone and Wildlife Biolink occurring on private lands at Batu Kapal which adjoins the Gunung Leuser NP in North Sumatra. Our project site is located in the jungle, a 15-20 minute motorbike ride or a 50 minute walk from the village of Bukit Lawang.
Forest cover in Sumatra was reduced by 61% from 1985-1997 due to logging, infrastructure development, internal migration, and plantation development. The Sumatran Orang-utan population has decreased by 86% over the past 100 years. The most recent estimate places the figure around 7,300 left in the wild, with steady losses occurring every year.
The base for your volunteering placement is the Batu Kapal Conservation project site, just 20 minutes by motor bike into the jungle from the village of Bukit Lawang, the last settlement before entering the Gunung Leuser National Park. Gunung Leuser has one of the most concentrated population of Orang-utan in the Southern hemisphere but deforestation and encroachment of their habitat has destroyed their environment and displaced them from the natural forest.
Batu Kapal Conservation Program activities include
Conducting animal and bird monitoring and surveys
Skills and Experience
We are looking for volunteers with qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge in a certain area of conservation, ecology or biology and would like to develop or assist with a project, in the following areas
Essential Skills and Requirements
· Strong leadership and people management skills
· Excellent time management and organisational skills
· Self motivated with a positive attitude
· Fluency in the English language
· Good written skills
· Computer skills in word, excel, power point
· Ability to work independently, on projects or to lead groups
· Patience, flexibility and good problem solving skills
Desirable Requirements
· First Aid qualification
· Understanding of GIS software
· Developing presentations
· Editing materials
Other Skills
We are looking for volunteers that have a passion for wildlife conservation, an ability to lead and work as a team with other volunteers and by yourself, have an upbeat, positive attitude and are committed to achieving the projects goals. Tasks are not particularly physically strenuous, however a fair level of fitness is advised as the climate is hot and humid.
To ensure you have a great volunteering experience with us, please take the opportunity every day to discuss the programmed activities with the program manager, as well as any specific activities you might like to undertake during your stay. If you have any particular concerns or need further advice or support, please discuss this with the manager so it can be addressed and resolved.
Our Respect Jungle Guidelines are designed to help you understand and enjoy your time in the jungle in an environmentally sensitive and respectful way. We follow a strict no contact of wild animal policy. Let's help protect this fragile ecosystem so your children and grandchildren can enjoy this natural wonder for many years to come!
All native plants, animals, geological features, historical and cultural remains are protected by law in national parks. Ensure that they remain undisturbed.
Avoid activities with large groupsLarge groups have a greater impact and affect the natural experience for both the groups and other park users
Stay on the track!Tracks are carefully designed to allow people to visit natural environments while minimising the impact on the environment. Staying on track minimises erosion, limits spreading of diseases and weeds, and helps you from getting lost
Dispose of Waste ProperlyAs the Assistant Conservation Volunteer Coordinator your role and main daily tasks are as follows.
The main purpose of the role is to assist with coordinating the volunteer conservation program and to contribute to specific projects as required.
Duties:
Volunteer Program
The position is responsible for assisting with daily coordination and running of the volunteer conservation program as required under the direction of the Conservation Manager
To assist with updating and delivering volunteer program as directed.
The role will assist with maintaining the images library, database entry, posting to social media platforms (instagram, facebook etc) with professional current content and images on a regular basis (2 to 3 times a week as a minimum).
Develop and maintain good relationships with volunteers during and after their stay.
Conservation Programs
The position with assist with conservation programs to support the Yayasan conservation programs and objectives, including but not limited to
· Wildlife Monitoring Program - Assist with data collection and observation records taken by volunteers and assure records are entered into the system in the approved method.
· Go on educational monitoring walks with volunteers and /or staff as required
· Assist with reforestation, seed collecting and plant propagation activities
· Assist with community conservation education initiatives as required
Education and community outreach programs
· Attend and assist at jungle school and market school lessons as required.
· Facilitate conservation and English lessons at these schools as required
Projects
Assisting with specific projects and developing plans to support Batu Kapal Conservation and CareSumatra Programs, including but not limited to;
- specific wildlife projects
- communications and social media
- promotion
- marketing
- attracting volunteers
- developing donor strategies
THE MOST IMPORTANT DETAIL ABOUT THIS POSITION IS THAT THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ORANGUTANS, PRIMATES AND OTHER WILD ANIMALS. WE ARE PURELY A MONTORING AND OBSERVATION PROGRAM.
Our aim is to keep wild animals wild and to protect the habitat that they depend upon for their long term survival
Day 1 : Introduction Day!
Arrive at the Batu Kapal conservation project site! Our the project site is in the jungle, not on a road !
We can arrange a private car transfer from the airport to the project site ($70 US one way car transfer plus $6US per motor bike one way)
On arrival you will receive your induction and orientation
A typical Day
6.30am Rise and shine for primate and animal monitoring. Monitoring at this time of the day gives you the best chance of spotting wild animals in the jungle, as it is when they are most active
9am Breakfast followed by data entry, or seed collecting, nursery and reforestation activities.
12pm lunch
1 to 3 pm time to rest relax and swim. Or do a optional activity, seedling collection, reforestation plantings, litter pickup and plastics upcycling projects (making eco bricks or plastic crafts from single use plastic bags)
3 to 5pm afternoon wildlife monitoring or the option to participate in one of our community and education outreach programs
6 pm help prepare dinner
7pm dinner
Evening optional activities include night walk, Indonesian English exchange, guitar and bonfire, cards and games, help with social media posts or just chillout and relax
Batu Kapal is a beautiful jungle location in mountains adjacent to Gunung Leasur National Park on the Landak RIver and just 15-20 minutes by motorbike or a 50 minute walk from the village of Bukit Lawang - prime wild Sumatran orangutan country.
In your spare time on the weekends you will have the opportunity to visiting some nice places around Bukit Lawang. Or stay on afterwards to explore Sumatra and Indonesia.
We are happy to arrange to take you on day activities (at your own cost) around Bukit Lawang, Batu Kapal, Batu Katak and Tangkahan on weekends or after your volunteering placement has finished at our special volunteer prices and you can also visit Lake Toba and Berestagi (volcano lands).
Choose from any of the optional activities below
1. ½ day, 1 day, 2 and 3 day jungle treks to Adi Back camp and Batu Gajah camp in the national park (POA).
2. Hot springs day trip by 4wd including lunch ($120US pp min 2)
3. Nature and wildlife walk (3 hours) to look for birds, animals, monkeys and orangutans in the trees along the Landak River ($55US pp).
4. 3 hour motor bike tour of the villages and rice fields, visit cottage industries, rice hulling and drying, palm sugar, tofu, bamboo weaving (price $55US pp).
5. Traditional massage ($20US pp).
6. Rock scrambling open caving adventure at Bat Cave and Landak River walk with lunch. ( 4-5 hours. $45 pp).
7. Relaxing, swimming and exploring the Landak River
8. Optional Jungle art. Get your inspiration from the jungle, drawing landscapes, mountains, river, animals, jungle scenery. Pencils and art paper provided
9. River stone sculptures. Stacking and making pebble towers along side the river.
10. Learn some Indonesian language with our team
Includes accommodation, three meals per day, tea, coffee and drinking water at the project site and all volunteer activities at the project site.
Airport Pickup at Medan KNO Airport can be arranged ($70US per car one way)
Motor bike transfers into the site $6US one way per motor bike (Note the conservation project site is located in the jungle, we are not situated on a road, its a 20 minute motor bike ride from the village of Bukit Lawang and not that easy to find as it is not sign posted)
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover injury, accident, sickness, hospital and medical expenses, missed flights, cancellation and loss or damage to your personal belongings.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note if you plans change your volunteer fees are non refundable, however we are more than happy to change your start date. Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover cancellation.
SAFETY
Safety of our volunteers, guests and staff is our highest priority. Please respect each other and others property. Any person causing serious harm or putting others at risk will be asked to leave the site with forfeiture of your volunteer fees. This includes drunk and disorderly behaviour.
ZERO DRUGS POLICY.
Drug use in Indonesia is illegal and a jailable offence. For everyone’s safety, we are a drug free program. Please note the use of drugs will result in the immediate termination of your volunteering placement and removal from the program with forfeiture of your volunteer fees.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL PEOPLE
We are responsible for the safety of volunteers and staff in our care. Please respect local culture and staff. Relationships with staff and local people will not be tolerated during your volunteer placement, resulting in immediate termination of your volunteering placement and removal from your site with forfeiture of your volunteer fees.
VALUABLES
Volunteers are responsible for the safety of their valuables and personal items at all times. Management will not be held responsible for the safety of volunteers valuables. If you are concerned, please bring a money belt for your money, passport and important documents.
WIFI AND INTERNET ACCESS
Please note we do not have WiFi on site as we are in a remote area. There is limited patchy mobile phone coverage available on parts of the base with the local mobile phone service. Data for Indonesian sim cards can be purchased for your phone and very affordable rates. We recommend volunteers buy a local SIM card with data on it when they arrive. Telkomsel is one of the better choices.
Otherwise there is WiFi available in the village at some guest house cafes also. It is a 45 minute walk into the village, or a 20 minute motor bike ride
Accommodation during your time will be tree house style dormitory accommodation and shared bathroom with cold water shower and a western-style toilet. Please don’t worry about being too cold in the shower - as it is hot and humid here all year round, you will probably welcome the respite!
We provide a mattress for your stay. You will need to bring along a light sleeping bag or sleeping bagliner/sleeping sheet, mosquito net, a pillow and your towel and toiletries.
You can also hire a mosquito net, pillow and sleeping sheet for 10US if you do not have these items with you.
Please note there is no mains electricity in the jungle at Batu Kapal, we have a generator which operates for 2 to 3 hours a day in the evenings.
You will have three meals per day provided for you whilst staying on site (this does not cover if you decide to eat in the village or off site, this is at your cost). Breakfast is usually a choice of pancake, omelette, eggs and rice/noodle dishes or fresh fruit. Lunches and dinners are delicious and typically consist of noodles or rice with either chicken, fish, egg, tofu, soy bean and vegetables. It is not a problem to be vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or dairy free. Each meal is buffet style. Free tea, coffee and water.
Soft drink and alcohol is available at an extra cost.
Please note there is no refrigeration on site or at any guest houses in the local area. All food is bought fresh daily to be cooked every day. This is normal practice in rural areas in Sumatra.
Water is also boiled on site for your safety every day.
Prior to Arrival
Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry into Indonesia. Entry to Indonesia will be refused and airlines may not carry passengers holding passports with less than six months validity. You are required to retain your arrival card for presentation to Immigration upon your departure.
In order to enter Indonesia you will need a visa. Most nationalities are eligible for a 30 day visa on arrival ($35US extendable for 30 days) or you can arrange a 60 day visa before you arrive (extendable twice). Please check the current visa requirements and your nationality's eligibility with your local Indonesian embassy before you arrive.
You will fly to Medan airport (KNO) on the project start date, preferably between 9am - 5pm so you do not arrive too late at the project site, we are approximately 4 to 5 hours from the airport.
Please check with your doctor regarding the current vaccinations required to travel to Sumatra
Assistant Conservation Volunteer Coordinator
Join us on a 4 to 26 week jungle adventure to help protect the habitat of the endangered wild Sumatran Orangutan and other animals in one of the worlds oldest rainforests
$245/week
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