Bali Volunteer Programs from $26/day | Most Affordable & Trusted

When I decided to volunteer abroad, I wasn’t sure which organisations to do it with but as soon as I found IVHQ, I knew I should go with them. My family were worried about other organisations not being reputable but IVHQ was trustworthy and i am already trying to plan my next trip with them! Their website was incredibly easy to navigate and gave me personalised recommendations on programmes that would suit me. I decided to go with the sea turtle conservation in Bali and i’m so happy I did it!! I can honestly say it was the best experience of my life (maybe on the same level as seeing taylor swift) and I wholeheartedly believe everyone should volunteer abroad, especially with IVHQ. Before volunteering, they gave me a checklist of everything I needed and gave me information on local customs and exactly what to expect which was very accurate when I arrived in Bali. We were given information on how the money we spend on the programme is spent and I don’t regret it at all. The programme managers were really helpful prior to starting and group video calls were helpful for asking questions. I found that the other volunteers were all really welcoming, especially the coordinators, and it was a really warm and friendly environment. I left Bali a week ago and already miss it so much, it really felt like home there and the community is amazing. Everyone in Bali was so positive and it’s such an amazing atmosphere. I learned so much whilst volunteering with IVHQ and met so many amazing people. I think everyone should experience volunteering abroad and IVHQ is a great organisation to do it with, especially for a first solo travel experience. This was my first solo trip but I was never really alone through any of the process because IVHQ made sure I had everything I needed and even had a facebook group to connect with other volunteers. I fully recommend IVHQ and especially the sea turtle conservation in Bali.

I recently spent three incredible weeks in Bali, participating in an amazing experience that combined both adventure and volunteering.

The first week I did the Adventure Week, where I had the opportunity to do incredible activities such as surfing at Kuta Beach, hiking up Mt Batur during the night to catch the breathtaking sunrise, rafting on the Ayung river, visiting a turtle conservation center, biking through the beautiful rice fields in Ubud, and exploring a coffee plantation, among many other exciting experiences.

The following two weeks I was volunteering in healthcare education at a school near Ubud. My partner and I prepared lessons in advance, covering different topics each day such as smoking, healthy food, hygiene, first aid, rabies, and more. The students, who were in 6th grade, were so eager to learn and made such efforts to participate and speak English. They were just amazing to us, making our teaching experience truly incredible.

Throughout my stay, I met so many wonderful people from all over the world and stepped out of my comfort zone in ways I never imagined. This program not only allowed me to contribute positively to the local community but also enriched my own life in numerous ways.
I highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a meaningful and unforgettable experience in Bali.

I give thanks that programs like this exist. Volunteering was a useful and heartwarming time. I have learned so much, enjoyed everyday outdoors in nature, made new friends who are on the other side of the world, and will have the most beautiful photos to look back to. The local staff of my turtle conservation program know everything about turtles and I can see that they are making a huge difference on this earth. I have learned so much from them and enjoyed hands-on helping baby turtles. I am already thinking about when I could return…

I wish I had great things to say about this experience but I really dont.
I signed up for the Bali construction and renovation for 2 weeks and left after 2 days. The sanitary conditions as well as the safety conditions for the work were unacceptable.

I am really upset because I really wanted to help the locals doing this program. Instead, I feel like I was scammed and lost the $800 I paid for. I wonder where this money is going frankly because its definitely not going in the accommodation. Everything was dirty and smelled so bad, we did not have water at night to use the showers and bathrooms, the food was not nutritious nor good. What a shame.
Dont waste your money and time with IVHQ/Green Lion, you will be very disappointed.

We can’t thank IVHQ enough for the life forming experiences and opportunities they have given us. I participated in the healthcare education program and it was absolutely amazing. From planing the trip, to receiving support locally and making new friends that feel like family, this organization was there for us every step of the way. On my first day of volunteering I knew immediately I will be volunteering through this organization again. There have truly been no flaws and I am forever grateful. The local team was so amazing it felt like a big family and we had a blast together. Never did we feel alone or worried. Thank you so much.

This is my second time to volunteer abroad through IVHQ. I really had a great experience and the organization especially the program manager assisted me to prepare everything I need before the volunteer program. The Local Team both in Fiji and Bali were very friendly and helpful. In Bali, I did Turtle Conservation project. I had so much fun from cleaning the turtles and their tank and feeding them. Also enjoyed exploring the beauty of nature and culture of Bali. I'm excited to plan for my next volunteer program again with them.

I could not have enjoyed my time volunteering in Bali, Nusa Penida, any more than I already did! Unless maybe if I’d stayed for longer. The local team and coordinators did everything they could to make everyone feel safe and comfortable during their stay. The food and accommodation was brilliant, so much so that I found myself looking forward to every meal. I met amazing people for the short time (2 weeks) that I was there- it was awesome to be able to connect with people that have similar ambitions and goals but who came from a completely different culture or place in the world. Volunteering with the turtles was incredible and I encourage you to ask as many questions as you can to get the most out of the time you’re there. The actual volunteering itself wasn’t too strenuous and I found myself having so much fun each day. My personal favourite was probably the crab catching! It usually involved lots of laughter and running down the beach.I’ve come away feeling as if I helped out, even in a small way, and with so much new knowledge that I’ll now carry with me forever. Definitely try out a programme if you can!!

I had an incredible experience volunteering with sea turtles in Bali. As it was my first time volunteering abroad by myself , I did not know what to expect. However , the local team were so kind and helpful and were having such a great impact on the sea turtle population. Days involved cleaning the turtles and their tanks , beach cleaning sometimes and crab catching. All meaningful activities. The rest of the time was our own to explore the area , relax or have fun with the friends we had quickly made.The food prepared by the local team was delicious too. It was hard at times , especially travelling by myself but completely worth it. Any advice i would give would be to definitely use an E-Sim because it was so much easier than an actual one :)