Location
  • Indonesia
    • Bali
Length
2 to 12 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
35
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Host Family Hostel
Groups
Medium Group (16-30)

Pricing

Starting Price
300
Price Details
Please visit the "Program Fee" section of our website's volunteer page for more detailed information regarding volunteer costs.
Included in your volunteer fee:

* Shared home stay accommodation with breakfast included.

* Airport pickup.

* Orientation prior to beginning your volunteering placement.

* Wi-Fi access onsite at the home stay.

* 24 hour local emergency number (Volunteer Coordinator).

* Support from Volunteer Coordinator and local English teachers.

* Volunteering Certificate

* Experience of a lifetime!
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals SIM cards Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Some Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Oct 29, 2019
Mar 12, 2020
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About Program

Here at Volunteer Programs Bali, we believe that education can change a child’s destiny. More than just an international volunteer program, we provide opportunities to empower local Balinese communities through free English classes, recycling events, workshops. Furthermore, we also provide scholarship program, paid-internship, and continuously encourage local business owners to create job opportunities for our students. These opportunities give our students the tools they need to achieve their fullest potential in an ever-changing society, while holding on to the values and respect for the vibrant culture that makes Bali so unique.

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Program Impact

Every volunteer’s experience, empowerment, and growth is equally as important as anyone else in our family. We hope that the personal development and lessons learned during your time with us stay with you long after Bali, and ultimately inspire you to empower those in your own communities.

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Program Reviews

4.91 Rating
based on 235 reviews
  • 5 rating 91.49%
  • 4 rating 8.09%
  • 3 rating 0.43%
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  • Impact 4.75
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.8
  • Value 4.85
  • Safety 4.95
  • Benefits 4
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Facilities 4
  • Safety 5
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Harri
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My review

I spend three amazing months in this program. I don't have even words how I can describe this program. When I start this program I was so shy and nervous about teaching. First I was thinking that I will teach with someone else at the beginning but no I teach alone my first week. It was so good idea from them. I got more self-confidence. There was always stuff member who was ready to help if I needed.

I really loved my student. Kids really want to learn English and way how we teach was very creative. One of my favorite experience was when locals invite us to the ceremony.

I have so much to say but if I said everything this going to be too long review. I would like to thank whole vp Bali family cause you made my volunteer period so successful. I also want to thank family of wena homestay. They were like a second parents for me. They always helped if I needed something.

Thank you all!

-Harri Mäkinen

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

Teaching English

I got the opportunity to volunteer with VP Bali and teach english for the past 7 weeks. This experience was more than what I could have ever expected! The children at school are some of the most loving and enthusiastic kids I have ever met; they all want to play, learn english, sing and dance and just have fun. Teaching the kids english was challenging at times, but it is so rewarding as towards the end you see the kids improving their english and starting to properly understand it, step by step of course! Working together with the staff and the volunteers to come up with fun and educative games is also something very special and challenging to do, but in the end I learned so much about teaching and especially when having to teach a foreign language to someone!

Not only is the teaching aspect of volunteering amazing and indescribable, but the other volunteers you meet whilst you are there and the places in Bali you visit makes it just that much better. I got to make so many amazing friends from all over the world, who I can now call very close friends of mine. I got to see so many beautiful places in Bali with them, it was great!

A unique aspect of VP Bali is their dedication to us volunteers learning more about the Balinese culture and traditions. We got to visit a ceremony, had to dress in the proper clothes for this and then learning how to pray. Every Wednesday you have a cultural exchange at school, where I got to dance, learn Bahasa, walk with a box on your head and so much more!

It really is something special you do there, something you need experience to realise how special it is. I loved every moment and I will miss the kids, the staff and all my friends I have made. Thank you VP Bali!

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

I now call two places home…

During the time I spent with VP Bali I’ve made life-long friends from around the world, contributed to the education of my students by having fun together, learnt new skills both inside and outside the classroom, had the freedom to explore this beautiful island and have tried all kinds of delicious local cuisine.

From day one, nothing was ever too much trouble in this community and you will instantly feel a part of the family. I felt so comfortable to ask for any assistance while settling in and was surprised of how quickly I felt at home. The staff really make an effort to help you understand your surroundings through cultural exchanges in language, dance, amazing food and various other Balinese traditions. I didn’t expect to learn as much from the staff and students as I did. I was also surprised to be one of the only native English speakers within my volunteer group. Being such a mix of nationalities, I learnt things not only about the Balinese culture but about cultures from around the world, too.

VP Bali has opened my eyes to a different side of Indonesia that I had never experienced being here on holiday. It seems like a totally different place to me now. Being able to visit the temple in traditional dress, buying my groceries at the local (5am!) morning market and making friends with the Balinese have all enriched my time here. My one piece of advice would be to stay as long as you can because one month of volunteering in paradise goes way too quickly!

The students are warm and full of energy which you can feel as soon as you walk into school. They are excited to learn, compete in games and just to be around you really. The relaxed environment of VP Bali helps the students learn English naturally, with no pressure. This is what I love about the program and it has been so refreshing to see kids just being kids. It’s incredible how quickly you can form a bond with your students and you realise the effect you’ve had on them when they’re upset to see you go. They really do look up to you. I have great memories of teaching at VP Bali and will never forget my students and the staff involved. I wish them all the best in their bright futures to come!

32 people found this review helpful.
Louise
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Thanks again Vp Bali ❤🙏

After two months in Vp Bali, i have to let you know how amazing it was.
I decide to come here alone, for giving and sharing with the children but also learning about me and the balinese culture.
And im today the happiest person ive ever been.
The programm is activ and adapted to the children. They wait for us. They need to learn and they’re everytime enjoying each lessons and moments together.
The staff is also very present during classes and very nice.
The volunteers arrive and leave each week, but its everytime a pleasure for us to meet new people and discovering the culture for the all world.
I really recommand this programm to everyone, cause its a life lesson but also new friends everywhere and the proud feeling for having giving your time to let a chance for this cutest children.
Thank you Vp Bali, thank you for all you brought me. I’ll come back. That’s a promess.

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

Life changing experience

I just finish volunteering last week, and there are not enough words to explain how grateful I’m feeling for having had the oportunity to share life time with so many beautiful souls.

I was supposed to volunteer just for two weeks, but when time passed by I couldn’t imagine leaving so early; so I decided to extend one more week.
At first I was a little bit affraid because I had no experience teaching and I’m not a native speaker, but once I was at the Monday meeting listening about the vision and mision of the program, getting to know the amazing staff, how does it works, etc I started to feel very comfortable and cheerfull to do my best. Also what made me feel very confidence and happy was knowing that’s this volunteer is not only about teaching but also about learning. What really caught me was when in my first day Kimberly told us that if she would have wanted to have “perfect English” teachers for the kids she could have only accept experienced English teachers, but it wasn’t about that. It was about exchanging knlowledge, experiences, culture, joy, fun, learn and obviously teaching English. You can immediately see the transparency of this program and the will to really make a positive change in society.

At the end of the volunteer in VP Bali I end up with my heart full, full of sharing with the kids what makes your day happier, full of new friends, full of joy, better skilled, rich of experiences, lessons learned, amazing views, food, people, animals. I sweat out literally 💦☀️ and metaphorically speaking my mental and material attachments, your tightness, your comfort zone, being picky, enable to adapt and feel happier and lighter as a human being. To smile just because you are, to give because you feel, to recibe because there are plenty of good souls around the world that are welling to give. Even tough I was only volunteering for 3 weeks, this was a life changing experience, and this doesn’t ends up in Bali, but it’s the continuity of a better version of me expanding and sharing everywhere I go.

Alejandra Quintero
From Mexico .

25 people found this review helpful.
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Emily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Enriching experience

My experience in Bali was a very fulfilling experience. The kids are so full of life and they are always happy. They were easy to create a bond with in a short amount of time, and some of them genuinely cried on my last day after two weeks. They love to learn the English language and about your own culture wherever you're from. It was challenging and fun to come up with new games for them to play and explain the rules to them. Living in Goutama Homestay in the heart of Ubud was truly a special experience that I couldn't have gotten on my own. The family was so caring and kind, breakfast and laundry services were amazing, and there was so much that I could walk to easily close by. I found several yoga studios that I could walk to, incredible food, and sights to see only a short motorbike taxi ride away. The other volunteers were from all over the world and I am happy to have left with friends from countries that I've never been to before. I even took weekend trips to Canggu, Uluwatu, and climbed a volcano with my new friends. Overall this was a life-changing experience that brought me so much joy and I look forward to returning to Bali again and visiting the kids from VP Bali!

What would you improve about this program?
I think the program could be improved with slightly more structure/guidelines for the teaching aspect. I love that there is a lot of freedom but also feel I could have done a better job with more tools and knowledge at my disposal.
22 people found this review helpful.
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Anna
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Unexpected perfect

Coming to Bali has been one of the most enjoyable experiences in my life.

In my case, this program has enriched my experience as a teacher. The kids were amazing, a bit noisy, but very thankful. The staff in the school has been incredible. If you have any question they will help you anytime!

The accomodation is clean and the breakfast is delicious (how I've missed the banana pancakes now I'm home...). In my case, as the classes happened in the afternoon, I used the mornings to enjoy the town. You can go to yoga classes, or just go to have a walk, or go to the market. It is very important to use the time you are in Bali to know the culture (which is amazing).

I have only good words for the program and the organisation. If you are interested in joining the program, do it. Don't be scared to be alone, there is full of other volunteers that will help you during your time there. :)

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

Amazing 12 weeks

Hi, I am Outi from Finland. I I was a volunteer for 12 weeks and how wonderful and valuable experience I got. Through volunteering I had possibility to offer my help to the empowerment of children and their communities and to enabling better prospect of future studies and employment for children. Even though I gave a lot for them, they gave me more.

I believe that this experience has taught me to be more adaptive and it has grown my capacity for problem solving. I am the type of person who likes to plan and prepare a lot before I go into a new situation or have a meeting with new people. During my volunteering I also have planned my classes very carefully, but I noticed that everything did not always go as planned and it's really not are serious thing. Volunteering in VP-Bali encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and I really learned enjoy being spontaneous and playful.

I am very grateful that I got to be part of this loving family for three months. VP-Bali family accepted me as I was, they did not ask me anything. the children in school showed their love so openly. Every time I went to school, I faced smiling faces and kids ran to my arms. I felt that I was loved, and I did not have to try anything. I understand that I do not need to be performing to be loved. Thanks to thanks VP-Bali family, that you taught me to love myself. I found my inner child that I had lost, and now I couldn’t be happier.

Love, Outi

23 people found this review helpful.

Questions & Answers

Ubud!

Hi Juliette! As far as I know volunteers only get transferred if there is a case of illness or cancelation, and only if it otherwise means that a certain class doesn't have a teacher. When I was volunteering I did not see anyone transferred, they are very well organized and try to accommodate everyone's wishes.

Hi Rowan, From my experience I can tell you that during your classes you can pick up a lot of Indonesian very quickly. If you want to go more into debt you can always follow an extra course which can be found easily.

Hi Cathryn, a social/cultural visa is needed for this program. More information here: http://volunteerprogramsbali.org/placement-info/indonesian-…