This educational program is located in Tianyar, a traditional fishing village in North-east Bali. Your time spent at Yayasan Widya Sari will aid local young students in their understanding and knowledge of the English language and western culture, as well as helping boost their self-confidence. At Volunteer in Bali you will always remain a precious member of our extended Balinese family.
Through the support of our wonderful international volunteers we are able to offer in-need Balinese children free education classes to learn English, music/singing, art/craft, sport and basic skills in using a computer. Volunteers are able to be involved in teaching dance and music lessons, going to Balinese ceremonies and temples with the local community. Visiting the local traditional markets, cooking delicious Balinese food and or just enjoying the warm water at the beach that is only 100 meters away from the volunteer's accommodation. We always encourage our volunteers to incorporate art, music, sport and other fun activities to make their teaching experience with their students more fun and enjoyable.
Bali has become a global tourist destination where the knowledge English and technology has become a crucial skill in acquiring employment. With the knowledge and confidence to partake in conversational English with foreigners, the children will have the tools to better enhance theirs and their families future. By learning to speak English well, it gives local families an opportunity to help their families, in a village where it is often difficult to leave the poverty trap.
This program offers 2 different opportunities for volunteers:
- Teaching English to local children aged between 6-16.
- Involves in our morning Childcare program
RULES FOR VOLUNTEERS (please read carefully)
Living and Volunteering in Bali
Daily life in an Asian country may be vastly different to your own, so it is
important to take the time to adjust to the culture and climate – drink water
frequently. Culture shock, which is not uncommon, occurs when someone
has difficulty coping with the overwhelming unfamiliarity of the new
environment. Some symptoms you may experience may include excessive
tiredness, anxiety, confusion, loss of appetite and homesickness. There will
always be people available to you to discuss how you may be feeling, such
as the Volunteer Co-ordinator, Founder and other volunteers.
As a foreign volunteer in Bali you are subject to all local laws and
regulations, so please ensure you are aware of the following points:
- Dress Code: Dress codes is a very important matter in Indonesia – please do not wear
flamboyant or provocative attire. Your choice of clothing whilst living in a
Balinese traditional village should show respect to the culture and customs.
Do not wear short shorts or dresses, mid-length attire is far more
acceptable. Your shoulders should be covered and your dress should be
smart/casual at all times. As represenatives of you whilst you are a member
of the community, the Founder and local staff will be held responible for your
behaviour and appearance to the village as a whole, please show respect at
all times, you have been welcomed into a traditional village as a volunteer
not a tourist.
- Health and Medical Issues: Please remember that you are responsible at all times for your own
health care. There are several good web sites that contain up to
date, country specific advice from medical professionals, e.g.
W.H.O. www.who.int./ith/ – Please check with your local medical
professionals about which vaccinations you might need before
traveling to Bali, and please bring a basic medical kit with you. Due
to the high volume of tourists in Bali, there are various clinics
available that service the needs of westerners. Also, for more serious problems, there are several high quality
clinics and hospitals near Denpasar, which offer a wide array of
medical services.
- Volunteer’s Survival Kit:
- Basic medical kit (plasters, bandages, antiseptic, Aspirin, Buscopan, vitamin C, and medication according to personal requirement if needed)
- Appropriate sun protection; sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
- Mosquito net / repellent
- Ear plugs
- Snorkel mask set & fins
- Laptop (WiFi is available at volunteers accommodation)
- Mobile phone (Unlocked so an Indonesian Sim card can be used)
- USB stick
- Power adaptor / extension cable
- Camera
- A small torch and spare batteries
- Small backpack (for shopping and day trips)
- Towel
- Pen / paper / notebook
- One pair of comfortable trekking/walking shoes
- Small wallet/purse
- Contact details and emergency details
- International driving licence (necessary if you want to rent a motorbike in Bali)
- Travel guide on Bali
- Indonesian phrasebook (helps when there is no English translation available)
** Pre-Departure Checklist for Volunteers (should be checked at least one month before traveling to avoid visa trouble, not getting a new passport in time etc.!!!)
- Scan/Copy all relevant documents and save them at home on your computer and in your email account (passport, international driving licence, plane ticket)
- Passport – must be valid for six months from the last date of travel out of the country
- Check expiry dates on your credit card
- Arrange travel health insurance and make sure that all activities you plan to do are covered (scuba diving for example often requires a specific insurance)
- Consider travel cancellation insurance especially for overseas plane tickets
- Have you provided us with your Emergency contact details
- If you are taking medication, keep it in your hand luggage not in your suitcase
Volunteer Code Of Conduct
- Comply with any reasonable requests by program’s management staff: for example: attend program
regularly unless you are ill.
- you are required to disclose if you are on any medication and / or have any medical conditions.
- being responsible for any damages I may cause to the accommodation and fellow participants goods.
- being considerate of those living around me, both other volunteers and Balinese staff
- not invite or have an outside guest visit or reside at the camp without prior permission from Yayasan
Widya Sari.
- dress appropriately while participating in a program.
- behave according to local accepted behavior.
- not have any connection with illegal activities or substances. Drugs are totally unacceptable in Indonesia,
the Indonesian government strictly punishes those who are found to use or own drugs. The program
accept no responsibility for any participant found to be in violation of any local or international laws
and a participant who is found to break any local or international laws will be dismissed immediately
from the program.
- not behave in any manner, which is likely to bring the program into disrepute.
- only consume alcohol in moderation and not to attempt to drive any vehicle whilst under the influence of
alcohol.
- not cause distress to anyone at the placement including students or fellow participants.
- not enter any physical relationship with any student, It is strictly forbidden.
- not engage in physical violence towards any other volunteer or community member. It will not be
tolerated and is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.
- not behave in any manner, which is likely to bring the program into disrepute.
- only consume alcohol in moderation and not to attempt to drive any vehicle whilst under the influence of
alcohol.
- I understand that the program is against all forms of abuse against children and that any misconduct
found will be reported to the authorities in Bali and your home country.
- being responsible for my own health and safety by acquiring travel insurance before I arrive in Bali.
Any volunteer found to be to be in violation of this code of conduct, will be given a verbal warning. If
inappropriate behavior continues a final written warning will be issued. After this point the program reserves
the right to terminate the volunteers placement, at any time.
In case the violation is considered as serious, e.g. a participant is breaking the law or seriously endangering
themselves or those around them, the volunteers placement will be terminated immediately.
Note : If any volunteer decides to leave the project before the committed ending date, they have to inform
and discuss the matter with the coordinator beforehand . There will be no refund.
