Volunteering Programs by Volunteer Programs Bali

I am Rogier and I was one of the interns of the great organisation Volunteer Programs Bali. I did the Marketing an Event internship for 5 beautiful months. During the internship you learn a lot about business in Bali but most of all you learn a lot about the culture of Bali. I made so many friends and it is really nice to work with the local staff, all the international volunteers and last but not least the amazing students of the organisation. For me it has been an unforgettable experience and I will never forget!! Thank you VPBali that I have been a part of the VPBali family.

I did a five month internship at VP Bali as part of my studies International Business and Languages in Holland. It was an amazing experience and I am glad to say that it is something that I will never forget. VP Bali did not only gave me the opportunity to grow professionally but I got a big chance to grow personally as well. I have been working at the marketing department and worked with the other interns on several projects. A big shout out to Kimberley, the other interns and the local staff who made this experience unforgettable! I would definitely recommend this internship to everyone who wants to get involved in the real Balinese culture while working in a wonderful NGO.

I have been doing the Marketing and Event internship at VP Bali for 5 months. It has been an experience I will never forget. During the internship you have the oppurtinity to grow proffesionally and individually. The working environment is warm and welcoming and all the staff of VP Bali is really sweet and they are always there to help you. Working with them has been a great pleasure. It is great to see how eager the kids are to learn English, even at such a young age. They are really inspiring. Furthermore, you will experience a lot of the Balinese culture. This has made it overall even more amazing and I am very happy that I made the decision to come to Bali.

As part of my school program I did a five month internship at VP Bali. During the internship I worked for the marketing and event department where I was mainly engaged with all the social media channels of the organization. Besides learning how an NGO works, I have also learned a lot about the Balinese culture! It has been an unforgettable experience and I have met so many amazing people! I am very grateful to Volunteer Programs Bali for giving me the opportunity to do this internship.

VP Bali was a decision I made in the spur of the moment. I decided to apply for the program one late night in the midst of my final submissions. Clearly, this was one of the best decisions of my life! The children are wonderful and very keen to learn. Further, Ubud is so beautiful! I got to attend a Balinese ceremony, eat Balinese food and meet excellent people. If ever you need a break, a time to introspect, or feel like doing some good, this is the place to be. Don't miss this opportunity.

What an incredible time! Five weeks went by so quickly.
Once in Ubud there are many things one wants to do and see. It can feel a little intense sometimes, preparing the lessons, being a tourist and spending the afternoons teaching. But I got so much energy from my amazing, adorable students!! Such a blessing to be greeted each day with many hugs and big smiles.
The staff is very supportive, kind and warm hearted. Always smilling and energetic they try to help you in any way they can. I was amazed how creative they are as they organised every week a different farewell event. Also the family from our homestay was lovely...it felt like 'home away from home'.
I had planned to stay four weeks only, when I heard that a few volunteers had cancelled, I decided to stay an extra week. Spending time with wonderful children who are eager to learn, a fantastic staff and great volunteers from all over the world made this an inspiring, enriching experience!

VP Bali is more than just a volunteer program. It's a full immersive experience that allows you to connect with a beautiful project located in the paradise that Bali is. And this paradise has many challenges to overcome of which education is a key factor. The desire to empower these children is strongly felt in the VP Family of staffs, interns and volunteers and even though you are the 'teacher' you will learn so much from the children with their hugs, smiles, laughs and football matches.

The infrastructure and design of the program made me feel so welcomed and supported, even though I never taught English to children before, that I will highly recommend it to everybody.

I'm immensely grateful for the experiences this program provided me with. I stayed for three weeks, however I wish I could have stayed longer. The children are beautiful. They are very enthusiastic about learning which makes our job much easier and more rewarding. The teaching hours are very manageable, and the weekend breaks are prefect for taking in the Island. You teach with a co-teacher which presents its own challenges, but I never felt out of my depth. The local staff are just lovely and are willing to support you in any way possible. The communication between the program director, staff and interns, and the volunteers could be improved. I feel confident that I made a positive impact during my time with VP Bali. The program is well designed to ensure the sustainability of the program, so that the children continue to benefit despite some of the volunteers' short stays. I also liked that although the program is not Indonesian owned, they employ a number of local staff and clearly respect the local community. I highly recommend volunteering with VP Bali!