- +62 8175774979
- admin@balenara.id
- Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
We offer flexible volunteer opportunities tailored to accommodate diverse preferences, goals, and financial capacities. We recognize that every volunteer has unique circumstances, and therefore provide two flexible funding models to suit individual needs.
Partially Funded Program
For selected applicants demonstrating a strong commitment to volunteering and community impact, we offer partially funded opportunities. Through scholarships or support from partner organizations, accommodation during the program will be provided. Volunteers remain responsible for meals, personal expenses, including airfare to and from Indonesia, visa fees, scooter rental, insurance, and other incidental costs. This option is ideal for those seeking financial assistance while maintaining a high-quality volunteering experience.
Self-Funded Volunteering
For self-funded volunteers, we offer two formats, based on the preferred level of independence and support:
All-Inclusive Volunteering
This option provides a comprehensive package including accommodation, meals, and local transportation. The package is carefully designed based on local expertise and includes full coordination and staff support to ensure a seamless and enriching experience throughout your stay.
Self-Arranged Volunteering
This option grants volunteers the flexibility to arrange their own accommodation, meals, and transportation. A modest volunteer contribution is required to support the operations and management of Bale Nara Lombok’s programs. We do not retain any portion of this contribution for organizational profit. Volunteers are also encouraged to support the platform’s sustainability by making additional contributions or donations to ongoing campaigns, available at https://balenara.id/donate/. Volunteer durations and responsibilities are tailored to individual interests and availability to provide a personalized experience.
Please understand that paying the package fee does not lessen the importance of your time, effort, or commitment. Your contribution is essential to keep our programs running; without it, we could not sustain the volunteer opportunities. By paying, you cover your own needs and also help support the local economy. Your presence makes a positive difference in the lives of many people in underserved communities. Additionally, our package prices are often 50–70% cheaper than if you arranged everything yourself. This is because local service providers offer discounted rates as they appreciate your support, allowing you to contribute meaningfully without overspending.
Should you be interested in joining our program, have any inquiries, or wish to initiate the registration process, please consult our FAQ page at https://bit.ly/FAQsBNL. You may also contact us directly via email at admin@balenara.id or WhatsApp at wa.me/+628175774979. We are pleased to provide additional information regarding our projects, available roles, and ongoing support throughout your volunteer journey.
Restore mangroves and coral reefs in Sumbawa, empowering communities through ecotourism.
Teach English in Lombok, empowering local youth through education, cultural exchange, and community development.
Empower rural students with essential digital skills, bridging education gaps, fostering inclusion and employability.
I’m deeply grateful to have started as a social impact volunteer at Bale Nara Lombok and become one of its founders, responsible for SDG-17 (Partnership for the Goals). This journey inspires me and gives me a strong reason to keep returning to Lombok.
As a volunteer, I taught Community-Based Tourism at Bale Nara Lombok’s partner campus and conducted preliminary research for the Fair Tourism Foundation in the Netherlands. I’m deeply grateful for the support of so many helpful stakeholders during my time in Lombok.
I spent six months in Lombok supporting Bale Nara Lombok while on sabbatical. Coming from South Africa, a country so different from Lombok in terms of its warmth and safety, I was truly amazed. I’ve already decided to return to this island and make it my permanent home.
Bale Nara Lombok is a Social Impact Enterprise empowering Lombok communities through volunteering, women’s empowerment, vocational training, and sustainable livelihoods, while preserving cultural and natural heritage.
PT BALE NARA LOMBOK | SWIFT Code: BMRIIDJA | IBAN/Account Number: 1610014357433 | Bank Name: PT BANK MANDIRI (PESERO) Tbk, KCP PRAYA | Bank Address: Jl. Gajah Mada Leneng Praya, Kecamatan Praya, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat 83515.