We extend a warm invitation to interns and volunteers interested in contributing to our cause. Come and share your knowledge, teach classes, or work with our special needs children.
Many dedicated volunteers and interns from around the world have joined us, helping to implement and sustain our educational programs. Whether you can spare just a few hours or an extended period, the time and energy you invest are invaluable to the children.
To volunteer or intern, we recommend obtaining a Sosio Cultural VISA for entry into Indonesia. We can assist you by providing a sponsorship letter to present at the Indonesian embassy in your home country.
While volunteering is unpaid, please note that as a self-supported organization, volunteers and interns are responsible for covering their own expenses, including housing, meals, and transportation.
We encourage our volunteers and interns to stay in our guesthouse, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Yayasan. The room fees contribute directly to operational costs, supporting essential needs such as healthy meals, teacher salaries, transportation for special needs children, educational resources, and medications.
Your support helps keep the Yayasan running smoothly and benefits the children we serve. Additionally, your stay in our village provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Balinese life and culture.
You don’t need prior volunteering experience—just an open heart. The key qualities we value in volunteers are creativity, flexibility, and a genuine love for the children.
“My two months volunteering at the school where filled with many educational and inspiring experiences. It was amazing to get to know all the wonderful children and working with them was so fun. I want to thanks everyone for welcoming us volunteers so kindly and for teaching us about the Balinese culture. It was truly a time I will never forget.”
Volunteer & Intern Program Highlights
Teaching English
Our program offers free English classes to underprivileged children on Bali Island, equipping them with a valuable skill for future employment in this tourist-rich region of Indonesia. English is a global language, allowing children to communicate with international sponsors and visitors. Volunteers instruct students divided into four proficiency levels, using available resources like color pencils, paper, glue, scissors, etc., during lessons. The teaching schedule is Monday to Friday, between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, with different age groups and English proficiency levels.
Education for Children with Disabilities
We provide education to physically and mentally challenged children who may not have access to formal schooling due to their unique needs. These children have often been rejected by regular schools for handicapped children. Our program serves 28 children with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy. The teaching schedule for these children involves personal hygiene, Chi-kong or yoga for concentration and flexibility, learning in class, lunchtime, and creative art workshops.
Teaching Art, Yoga, Organic Gardening, Recycling, Music, and Singing
In addition to English and special needs education, we welcome volunteers interested in leading other activities with our children, such as teaching art, yoga, organic gardening, recycling, music, and singing. Our children enthusiastically participate in these classes and would love to have you as their mentor.
Volunteering Fee
While volunteering itself is unpaid, we strongly encourage volunteers to stay in our guesthouse. The revenue generated from the guesthouse directly supports our projects, including children’s food, education, and healthcare. You’ll find the prices reasonable and the experience rewarding.
“In my role as a Dutch applied psychology student at a school for special needs in Bali, I’ve learned that empathy and understanding are the keys to supporting these exceptional children. Each day brought new challenges, but I discovered the power of individualized approaches and the importance of patience in understanding their unique needs. This experience deepened my passion for the field and made me realize how essential it is to listen to the voices of those less heard. It has shaped me as an empathetic and competent psychologist in training.”
