My advice for future travelers is to come with an open mind and a positive attitude. Don’t hesitate to come solo—it’s actually one of the best ways to fully enjoy the experience, because you’ll meet so many amazing people from all around the world who are also coming alone and looking to connect. Ask questions, get involved, and let yourself learn as much as you can from the local team—they are always happy to share their knowledge and culture.

Also, take the time to explore Bali outside the program. The island has so much beauty, from beaches to temples, and every little adventure will make your trip even more special. Most importantly, embrace the journey as a chance not just to help turtles, but also to grow, make lifelong friendships, and maybe even discover new things about yourself along the way.

I spent 2 weeks with the Bali Ubud program. First week was participating in the Culture week. I appreciated the coordinators organization and welcoming attitude/excitement in getting to know everyone in our group (people from 5 different countries). We enjoyed a multitude of cultural activities: Batik painting, Bahasa lessons (invaluable), cooking class, making a flower offering which we took to the Pura Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple. The water temple was such a unique experience! We attended the Monkey forest, so many monkeys! In addition, we visited the Ubud market, the coffee plantation (luwaks are so soft and gentle), and a traditional Fire Dance. There was plenty of time in the evenings to go into Ubud, to enjoy the restaurants, bars, and nightlife. My second week I spent teaching grades 2, 3, and 4 children. The teaching prep room at the compound is well equipped and supplies provided to take to the classroom daily. There is always a coordinator in the prep room for questions and also available at the school in case any issues arise. All transportation required during my 2 weeks was arranged by the coordinators. During the weekends, we arranged day trips. One day was a private Budugal tour which included the Leke-Leke water fall, Taman Ayun Temple, Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, and the Ulan Danu Temple. Another day a private trip to the east coast to snorkel the Blue Lagokn and Tanjung Jepun locations. All were priced quite reasonably, the drivers were nice with fair to good English. Overall, it was an enjoyable 2 weeks of learning and adventure!

My wife and I participated in a Balinese cultural week, and taught grades 2-4 children for another week with Green Lion via IVHQ. We learned how to speak some Bahasa, had a cooking class, painted Batik, watched a fire dance, did a village walk and taught a small group of students basic English vocabulary, along with some games. Side tours included a tour of some temples, the water temple was the best; a coffee plantation, a monkey forest, a rice terrace, snorkeling, and visiting several waterfalls. It was both informative and fun too. Our two day stay in Kuta before flying to Hanoi was very relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Bali.

I had the chance to travel to Bali for a 4-month volunteer construction project, where we built a daycare center. Beyond the rewarding work, I had the opportunity to learn more about hands-on construction and as an architect, this helped me a lot to develop knowledge about construction sites and real-life techniques.

What made this experience truly special was the combination of teamwork, cultural exchange, and the sense of contributing to something meaningful. I discovered new skills, learned to adapt to challenges, and met wonderful people from all over the world. This project gave me both personal growth and unforgettable adventures.

The beauty of Bali, its warm community, and the energy of the island made every single day inspiring, making this experience even more unique and life-changing.

I had the most amazing time during my stay in Bali doing the Sea Turtle Conservation project! It was truly unforgettable. The coordinators were amazing and It was incredible to see the true culture. I stayed for 2 weeks and loved every minute of it. I went with my mom and we met so many amazing people while we were there. We also experienced so many cool things, especially on the weekends. I recommend going to the main island of Bali the weekends you are off. Overall I would definitely do this again!

Had an amazing time volunteering in Bali in the Turtle Conservation project. We spent 2 weeks there and I loved the variety of activities and different things they had us doing. It was my first time volunteering and it was such a rewarding experience. I loved feeling like I was doing something productive and also learning about a new culture. The local team was so positive and I loved that we still had enough free time to explore the beautiful beaches and surrounding area. I'd love to volunteer again soon.

I spent a month volunteering with ivhq in Bali Ubud and it was truly the most life changing and amazing experience I’ve ever had in my life. Everyone at the house was so friendly and I have made so many friends from around the world, honestly the best people I’ve ever met. The activity’s we did in Bali and the places we saw were the coolest and most beautiful things I’ve ever seen and I couldn’t have wished for a better trip. Teaching in Bali was eye opening, seeing how school works in a country completely different then yours is such a cool yet surreal experience. The kids are so cute and respectful and are ready to learn, it’s honestly just Awesome. The only bad thing about the trip was saying goodbye, but I’ve already started planning the next trip with the people I met in Bali!!!

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to volunteer in Bali through IVHQ, staying at the Green Lion House. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of amazing. The local team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and supported, ensuring we had everything we needed both for our volunteer work and our time exploring Bali.

Teaching the local children was a truly rewarding experience. Their energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm made every day memorable, and I feel grateful to have been part of their learning journey. The program was well organized, allowing us to make a real impact while also immersing ourselves in the local culture.

The Green Lion House was a comfortable and friendly place to stay, with a warm community atmosphere that made it easy to connect with fellow volunteers from around the world.

I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to give back, gain teaching experience, and immerse themselves in a vibrant culture. It’s an experience that will stay with me forever