Volunteering in Lombok: Teach & Grow

Highlights

Teach conversational languages (English, French, Korean, Japanese, Arabic) to children and youth at Bagek Kembar’s Nature School.
Use art, games, and storytelling to boost speaking confidence and cultural exchange.
Garden around your eco-cabin, paint murals, and help beautify the learning space.
Plant mangroves and support grassroots environmental education.
Participate in traditional foraging and fishing practices with local families.
Live in a scenic, off-grid mangrove area while building real connections with the community.

About the program

This volunteer program strengthens intercultural education and environmental awareness in Bagek Kembar, a remote mangrove ecotourism village in Lombok. Volunteers serve as conversation partners, helping children and youth gain confidence in speaking new languages. Lessons are informal, nature-based, and rooted in mutual cultural sharing.

In addition to teaching, you’ll support beautification efforts around the school, painting murals, gardening your mini-cabin, and joining mangrove planting activities. It’s a creative, collaborative space where language learning becomes a tool for empowerment and sustainability.

Typical day

Early Morning (Optional): Join women for oyster foraging during low tide.
Morning: Assist in classroom conversation activities, interactive games, and storytelling.
Midday: Rest, relax, or garden around your mini-cabin.
Afternoon: Lead outdoor lessons, eco-themed games, and support group speaking sessions.
Evening (Optional): Try traditional crab hunting or night fishing in the mangroves.

Especially suitable

Native or fluent speakers passionate about teaching and culture.
Volunteers with a background in education, languages, or child development.
Artists, creatives, and nature lovers eager to work in rural settings.
Individuals who value cultural immersion, simplicity, and community-building.

Requirements

Fluent in English or French.
Between 18–60 years old.
Must hold a passport from outside Indonesia (EU/US preferred).
Must be comfortable with off-grid living and tropical environments.
Respect for local customs, religion, and community practices.

Free-time activities

Relax in mangrove forests, join night fishing, or forage for oysters.
Join donation-based weekend trips to nearby islands, beaches, or waterfalls.
Participate in local cooking, digital literacy workshops, or village excursions.
Rent a scooter to explore the area independently during your time off.

Volunteers must arrange their own transportation to Bagek Kembar Mangrove Ecotourism. Upon arrival, you’ll receive an orientation covering teaching roles, cultural sensitivity, and your weekly schedule.

Open year-round, with a recommended stay of one week or more to fully engage in teaching and community outreach.

Private mini-cabin accommodation (3×6 m) near the project site.
Daily breakfast, dinner, and free beverages.
Laundry facilities and kitchen access.
Basic internet and a certificate of completion.
Optional scooter rental available.

Flights and Transportation: Volunteers cover their travel to Lombok and local transportation (including airport transfers and scooter rental)
Travel Insurance: Must be arranged by each volunteer
Visa and Vaccination Fees: All immigration and health-related costs are the participant’s responsibility
Personal Expenses: Includes souvenirs, snacks, and extra meals
Accommodation: Extra lodging outside scheduled program dates is not included
Medical Expenses: Volunteers must cover their own health costs
Recreation and Tours: Activities like surfing or scuba diving are not included but may be arranged independently
Lost or Damaged Equipment: Volunteers are liable for their own gear and any loaned materials
Scooter Rental: Available but not covered in the program fee
Incidental Expenses: Any unlisted costs or personal purchases

Registration

Program Fees

$70 – $280

Program Fees

Clear

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