Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
Length
1 to 12 weeks
Need-based funding
Health & Safety

Program Details

Language
English
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Guesthouse Host Family
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
410
Price Details
All programs include arrival airport transfers, accommodation, meals, 24/7 local support, orientation and Certificate of Completion.
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Jun 20, 2024
Oct 10, 2024
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About Program

Help to transform developing communities in Bali. With 35+ years of experience as a non-profit, IVI deliver safe, impactful and meaningful programs which can help improve opportunities for the local people.

All programs include orientation, accommodation, meals, 24/7 in-country support, and airport pickup. For most projects you will stay in a volunteer centre with other like-minded travellers. Join our popular sea turtle program on Nusa Penida island!

Bali is one of our most popular countries, with projects ranging from teaching, turtle conservation, construction, healthcare and more!

Join us today and make an impact!

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Diversity & Inclusion

IVI are firmly committed to providing full support and inclusivity for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) individuals. Through our programs and initiatives, we strive to create a safe and empowering space that acknowledges, values, and uplifts the unique perspectives and contributions of BIPOC communities. Our organisation stands united in the fight against discrimination and is dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, irrespective of their background.
IVI are dedicated to providing our full support for individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Our commitment extends to promoting equal rights, dignity, and respect for every individual, regardless of their LGBTQIA+ status. We aim to create a world where diversity is embraced and everyone can thrive to their full potential.
IVI are committed to fostering inclusivity, we provide steadfast support to neurodivergent individuals. Our programs create a safe and embracing environment, where diverse neurocognitive perspectives are valued. Upholding equal rights and respect, we aim to eliminate obstacles and empower all members of the neurodivergent community to thrive through our dedicated initiatives.
With a strong commitment to inclusivity, IVI offer support for individuals requiring accessibility accommodations. Our initiatives are designed to create an environment where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate and contribute. Whilst some programs may be more suitable than others, we strive to empower all individuals to engage and excel in our programs and activities.

Impact

IVI are dedicated to promoting sustainability in all aspects of our work. By embracing sustainable practices, we envision a future where communities thrive, natural resources are preserved, and the Earth's ecosystems are nurtured for generations to come. We are committed to keeping our projects focused on positively benefitting the local communities and environment.
Our programs embody ethical volunteering by placing local community well-being and empowerment at the forefront. We engage in transparent collaboration, focusing on sustainable solutions that respect local cultures and preserve dignity. Through responsible, long-term projects, we foster genuine connections, create lasting change, and uphold the principles of ethical engagement.

Program Highlights

  • 35+ Years Experience - Non Profit Org & Charity
  • Over 25,000 Volunteers placed worldwide
  • Quality & Affordable Projects (the longer you stay, the cheaper it is each week)
  • Choose from locations in Ubud, Lovina and the stunning Nusa Penida island!
  • Programs start every Monday and are available year-round

Popular Programs

teaching in lovina

Join our English teaching program at a primary schools in Lovina, on Bali’s northern beaches, a nice quiet beachside area. You can teach a variety of English-based subjects, creating engaging and fun lessons to children from the local area, aged from 5-12 years.

With students!

If you have a passion for health education, then join our education program where you will teach children about basic nutrition, healthy eating, exercise, daily tasks such as teeth cleaning, first aid and the negative effects of processed sugar and salt. No experience is required but this would suit those who are studying medicine, healthcare, dietetics and nutritionists. For those with experience you may be able to have a more hands on role, including health check ups.

Crab collecting

Stay right on the beach in the beautiful and popular Nusa Penida island. You will be assisting at the turtle centre, taking measurements, feeding the turtles, cleaning tanks and performing tasks such as crab collecting and beach cleaning. Help to increase the population of the endangered sea turtle, and if you're lucky, release hatchlings back into the wild!

Kindy teaching

Stay in the beautiful culture capital of Ubud, Bali, with palm trees, flowers, rice fields, monkeys, temples and a relaxed feel about the place. Our kindergarten projects require an extra set of hands in providing fun and engaging activities for the children. Get them excited to learn English and teach basic words and phrases!

Vollies at work

Support villages around Ubud or Lombok by building and renovating community centres such as village schools, centres, playgrounds, & public libraries. Have a lasting impact on the local community by providing better living conditions.

Program Reviews

4.79 Rating
based on 19 reviews
  • 5 rating 78.95%
  • 4 rating 21.05%
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  • Impact 4.8
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 5
  • Value 4.9
  • Safety 4.95
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Manisha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Indonesia , Bali - Turtle Conversation on Nusa Penida

Personally, I really enjoyed the volunteer work. The coordinators at the camp were all friendly. I was able to learn a lot about turtles during this time and I also had a lot of fun working with them. It was also nice to go beyond my own limits (for me it was snorkeling with the manta rays at Manta Point). I was very scared as it was the second time I had snorkeled in my life (the first time was a week earlier at the Gili Islands). In hindsight, however, I am very glad I did it and would love to do it again. I got to know people from all over the world, even though most of them also came from Germany.

I spent the weekends on Gili Island and in Ubud and was able to take a lot with me.
Culturally, I learned a lot of new things, but I was also able to develop a lot personally on this trip.

The coordinators were all very friendly and helpful at all times. The food was very varied and diverse. There was something for everyone (including vegetarian and vegan).
There is also a small, reasonably priced kiosk directly between the old and new houses which is always open until 9 in the evening. I was in the new house. We had a small pool, which was great for cooling off, as well as some seating and an area for sunbathing.

In the six-person room I was in, there were 3 of us for the first 2 weeks and just the two of us for the last week. So it was very relaxed. The rooms were also cleaned daily, which I found very positive. As it is still quite new, there were unfortunately no storage facilities or cupboards to lock up important things when you left the room. As there is only one key, it is unfortunately not possible to lock the rooms.

Cons
  • I would have liked a little more information regarding the organization of leisure activities. Through conversations with other older volunteers, I found out by chance how to go about it and what to bear in mind.
10 people found this review helpful.
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Monika
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The volunteering was really and unforgettable time and I would definitely do it again!

We got to experience all the work they have to do at this great project to increase the population of the sea turtles. They are also trying to better the environment of this small island and change the mind of the locals there to get rid of the big trash problem they have there. Everyday was something special. We helped cleaning the turtle tanks, cutting fish for the turtles, Cleaned the turtles, get to feed them, went to clean the beach and the street.
The only negative thing I can tell about our volunteering experience was that there were to much volunteers which didn't really care about the volunteering work. There were just there to make party and not for the truly good thing the team is trying to do there.
But that was the fault of the other volunteers.

This project is such a good thing and I really hope that future volunteers will take it more serious! Because only than there will be a real progress soon :)
I really hope for more volunteers with the same intentions than we had, because it is an awesome project!! The Team was soooo great!! They are people with such a good heart and they really want the world to be a better place for animals and humans. The Coordinators really have a passion for this project. Additional to that they are always here for everyone if there is any problem and they always trying to keep you in a good mood. The whole team there is amazing! Everything is clean and the accommodation is really comfy. The food is delicious and there is something for everyone.

Maybe not to much participants. Because we had way to much participant and like at least one half of them didn't really care for what they are trying to do.
And maybe longer working hours. Real volunteers would love to spend more time a day helping the people there so save the turtles and keeping Nusa Penida clean ;)

22 people found this review helpful.
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Maitreyi
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

In Indonesia for the Turtle Conservation Project.

In Indonesia for the Turtle Conservation Project.... Volunteering was the best experience of my life ! The turtles are so cute and it was very fulfilling to take care of them.

I met loads of amazing people, visited places that looked absolutely out of this world, and gained lots of independence. I feel as though this experience has changed me as a person, I’ve learnt a lot.

The coordinators are amazing: they’re easygoing, funny, dedicated and always there to make you smile.

The food and the accommodation was excellent.

28 people found this review helpful.
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Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I went for four weeks in Bali to teach English in a kindergarten to children

I made it through games and exercises. The children were very friendly and respectful. They immediately considered me as their teacher. They knew very little English but all I had to do was smile and use gestures. For any help I could asked to the teacher who knew English.
One week the school was closed for a celebration so I cleaned a beach and I started a new activity to renovate a school.
I also participated at a celebration and it was very interesting!
It was a really good experience that I suggest for everyone!

34 people found this review helpful.
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Beatrice
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Nutrition & Health Education, Ubud

Review of the Nutrition & Health Education, Ubud. It was a very beautiful experience, short but intense! I had the opportunity to get involved first hand, I prepare lessons for the children and explain the topics to them in a simple and playful way. At the end of the week they were very happy and happy that they had learned new things! It was very stimulating and I was sorry I only did it for a week.

The facility I stayed in was quite comfortable and welcoming, the food was good and the local staff was quite present.

45 people found this review helpful.
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Kenji
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Turtle Conservation in Nusa Penida

The main activities in this project was to feed and clean the turtles and their tanks. I was very happy that we could work with the turtles every day! But that was not all, other activities included beach cleaning and, my favourite, crab catching, which was very fun.
Yet, we had a lot of free time tour, where we could explore the island. The coordinators were very friendly and helpful, they helped us to get taxis or snorkelling tours on the island. They were also very fun people, with which we played football and enjoyed music at the bonfire.
Also all the other staff was very friendly, the food was good aswell, with a mix of western and local dishes.

56 people found this review helpful.
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Faye
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Bali Nutrition and healthcare education

The volunteering was a great experience and put my out of my comfort zones. I learnt a lot about the culture here in Bali and got to explore some amazing places on my time off.

The team were amazing and the food was really good! Accommodation as well was lovely, just a bit far out from Ubud that I thought.

There needs to be much more description on where volunteers stay and what they will be doing before arrive. I had no idea, turning up blind sighted. Also the program was not only focused on nutrition it was healthcare in general and it just involved teaching which was not specified in the brief.

78 people found this review helpful.
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Maeve
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Bali English teaching

Country and project I volunteered on.... Bali and English teaching.

Tell us as much as you can about your trip, were there any highlights? What was the volunteering like? ... I had the most amazing time helping children learn English during daily lessons. I will definitely do it again, as I also met the most amazing people.

Comments on local team, food and accommodation...... The staff were so welcoming and created a safe space for everyone.

Improvements........ Longer hours to volunteer.

73 people found this review helpful.

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