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The whole process and people you met are the real significance where the travel lies. I have been to several countries these years, due to the volunteer work, Balinese is the culture that I have touched most. The factors of religion and caste system influence this area a lot, maybe that why most of Balinese people are kind and friendly. However, the economy in the country is limited by its technology and education, I was always wondering where the government spend the money in, cause their educational conditions are so poor and roads in rural area are inconvenient. When I was teaching English in the primary school, it was hard to communicate to the children (in grade 4) for they could barely speak basic English, even they do have English text books, they don't have a completed system in learning English, just volunteers coming there to teach and then leave. So it's important to know what they have learnt before start teaching, and if their English remains in greeting and simple words, it will be better to translate the new words in Bahasa and ask local people (coordinator) for help. What's more, some blackboards are in really poor condition and it's hard to write down or for students to read. I recommend you who may has interested in teaching in Bali to choose the period at least for three weeks (including the orientation week if you have) that you can know what and how to teach little by little.
Students there would be crazy about stickers so prepare some before you come for you can't find them in Bali, and make sure they understand the reward principles. Review is quite necessary in teaching and correct pronunciation again and again. I also did the kindergarten program in Bali, the it was totally different from teaching, because children in the kindergarten know nothing about English and not that much in that mother tongue, what we can do is do the coloring with them and sing a song. Perhaps what you can bring them would be less then you expected but it would be worth trying and you can meet some really nice people during the trip.
Some tips:
1. Bring enough medicine
2. You wouldn't have place to hang up a mosquito net
3. Drink clean water and avoid street food
4. Indonesia may shut down the airport because of the volcano and earthquake happens a lot, so check the news and don't forget to tell your family about the news.
5. Read the booklet before departure!

Volunteering in Bali was something that I never imagined myself doing in a million years, especially doing work with turtles! As an animal lover and an individual filled with wanderlust this was ideal for me!

Despite having previously volunteered before, IVHQ bali stood out from the rest with a very unique approach. Not only did they aim for you to make a difference, but they also wanted YOU to experience Bali as much as possible. Orientation week allowed everyone to see Bali in its true form and make friends along the way! However, it did not end here.

Volunteering on the island of Nusa Penida made the experience even more unique. Staying on an island with the friendliest locals possible made every bit of work seem worthwhile. The staff put their heart and soul into everything that they done which inspired everyone to give it their all. Never have I met such caring people who were willing to dedicate their lives to helping such beautiful animals, the turtles.

Even though the work required when caring for the turtles may not have seemed alot, the feeling of helping such helpless animals was amazing. Releasing turtles back in to the wild really made the whole trip seem worthwhile.

I would recommend Bali to anyone who loves animals and wants to make a difference.

I have participated the voluntary teaching program with IVHQ in Bali for 2 weeks, which is one of the most fantanstic experience in my life.

Actually I am a very traditional Chinese girl and it is the first time that I have been abroad. The coordinator is very responsible and enthusiastic and they have already arranged ammodations, meals very well. We lived
in Ubud which is a peaceful and beautiful town and art center in Bali. There are lost of gallerys, artist shops, painting shops.

The first week is orientation week. During this week , we have visited Bali beautiful sceneries such as Urub Palace, Tegallalang, etc. Additionally, we have learned how to cook traditional Bali dishes and some simple Indonesian. I have also learned how to make traditional Indonesia paintings. Meanwhile, I made some friends with the volunteers from all over the world. On weekends, we went to seaside to see sunset and taste seafood BBQ, which was so romantic and unforgettable!!!!

The second week is volunteer week. My program is voluntary teaching. My partner is a girl from Germany and we teached english together in a elementary school. The english class always began in the afternoon so we prepared for the class in the morning and night.

The children are so clever and cute!!!Every day when we ended the class, the kids were so grateful and touched my hands with their foreheads, which encouraged me to try my best to teach them. I didn't want to leave them!!!!

To sum up, volunteering with IVHQ in Bali is one of the most amazing experience in my life.

Bali is an amazing place to go,the gorgeous landscape and interesting culture as well as the nice and hospitable people make it the place I would definitely visit again.
Bali program is relatively new but it is very well organized and the staff are very responsible and efficient.I had not encountered any difficulties while I was volunteering there.they had made it so easy for a foreigner.
I have applied for the 2week healthcare education program,I mainly work with 10 year old kids in elementary school.They have already got the basic english communication skills but we still have an interpreter for bahasa-english interpreting.For healthcare education,we had a local clinic doctor to train us for two hours .This helped us a lot to prepare the teaching.I mainly covered the correct way of tooth brushing ,hand washiing and some safety tips and also information about dengue fever during my week of volunteer job.I feel like even it is very short term I still helped the local kids healthwise and that is the most rewarding part about taking part in this program.
Also,I have made many friends during my stay in Bali who gave me a wonderful time when I do not volunteer.
To sum up.this is a program worth trying and you will fall in love with Bali in a short time.