Welcome to the Volunteer in Bali, where you’ll embark on a meaningful journey focused on education, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Our mission is to provide English language education to local school children, turning learning into an engaging and joyful experience.

Volunteer in Bali is a genuine non-profit organization run entirely by Balinese people for the unprivileged children of the Tianyar, Seraya, and Ubud regions.

As a volunteer, your primary role will be teaching English, but you’ll also participate in creative activities like singing, arts and crafts, and sports. This helps make learning fun and impactful, especially after the children’s regular school day. Your efforts are vital in helping these children develop English skills that are crucial for future opportunities, contributing to breaking the cycle of poverty in the village.

Volunteer in Bali Program

We have four volunteering programs located in different locations to select from: Program by the Sea Tianyar is located in the small fishing village of Tianyar in North Bali. Program by the Sea Seraya is located in Seraya, Program Ubud Village is located in Ubud, and Program Special Needs is located 5kms from Ubud.

Your time spent at in one of our four Volunteering programs will aid the children in their learning and confidence in areas such as English, Computers, Sport, Music and Arts. At our four programs you will always remain a precious member of our extended Balinese family.

By the Sea Tianyar

By the Sea Seraya

Special Needs

Ubud Village

Volunteer’s Experiences

  • My stay at Program by the Sea was just amazing. I learned a lot with these kids and they are just beautiful with true values. I can only see positive from this experience and I feel like a better person for having done it. I fell in love with the culture and the way of living. I recommend this experience to anybody who wants to emerge themselves into an unforgettable experience with amazing people.

    Elisabeth Page – Canada

  • I spent two months volunteering with Yayasan Widya Sari. Out of all the countries I have volunteered in, I have never felt so at home and appreciated. I had so many memorable experiences and developed so many friendships with the locals and other volunteers. If it weren’t for the Visa restrictions, I would have stayed in Bali even longer.

    Logan – USA

  • I volunteered at Yayasan Widya Sari, Tianyar for a total of 5 months (20weeks), that was after I decided to extend my stay for an extra month, and if I could I would have stayed forever. Thank you volunteer in Bali, forever grateful for this perfect experience.

    Jessica – Australia

  • I was overwhelmed by the children who turn up everyday in this remote lush location to learn English, their dedication to attend the free classes and their commitment to learning was unexpected. Teaching all age groups was challenging but hugely rewarding as I began to understand that it was up to me to provide these young people with a learning experience that will keep their inspiration alive.

    Bianca – Australia

  • My stay was surely a memorable one and it was an amazing experience for me. I will be back again. And the answer why volunteers don’t get paid is not because they are worthless, simple because they are priceless.

    Hendra – Singapore

  • I was a little apprehensive about this program because I’d never really volunteer through a non-profit organization before, but it was easily the most meaningful experience of my life. When you’re there teaching the kids, you’re there not only as a teacher but also as a friend. Because I was there for just 3 weeks, I really treasured every single day.

    Joel – Singapore

  • In the very first encounter, I was accepted into their group and we were friends by the end. How can I forget such a moment? I’ve had numerous such moments in the last three months. They are the greatest gifts the kids at Yayasan gave me, which I will be remembering even in my grave.

    Philip – USA

  • If I start telling you about my volunteering at the non-profit foundation (Yayasan Widya Sari) in Tianyar, I really wouldn’t know where and how to start. I experienced so many beautiful moments, met wonderful people, collected one of a kind experiences, which changed me in such a positive way. In Tianyar I actually spent one of the best times in my life.

    Montserrat – German

  • I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of my stay in Tianyar teaching these beautifully talented and intelligent children, along side amazing volunteers and surrounded by the most caring, welcoming and hilarious staff. Bali as a whole feels this way, inviting and excited for people to immerse themselves in their culture. In my time we went to many local ceremonies.

    Rhiannon – UK

  • Teaching at first was nerve wracking, especially because I have two classes of teenagers that are 17 and 18, aka MY AGE. I didn’t know how the kids would react to having an inexperienced teacher so close to them in age, but after just one class I was able to breathe a sigh of relief; they made me feel welcomed and respected me. More than that, they come to class with the ambition to learn, and there is nothing more inspiring to a teacher than seeing his or her students eager to participate.

    Gaby – USA

  • This really, really was the best experience in my life! A friend and I volunteered for 12 weeks as part of our internship for our university studies. We were both studying to be high school teachers and this was an amazing experience whilst counting as part of our internship. I’m really glad we got this opportunity. Bali is such a great, beautiful island full of friendly and helpful people. I loved to living there.

    Van Noten Indy – Belgium

  • I might be an emotional teacher, however teaching at the Yayasan is actually nothing else but pure happiness. And their gratitude towards the center, all the volunteering teachers and the staff is out of this world. Not only has teaching been a wonderful experience, but mingling with the rich and unique culture of the Balinese has been an extreme pleasure.

    Lova – Swedish

  • Teaching at non-profit organization – Widya Sari was fantastic! As the school is situated right in the heart of the village community, the children are always around you. Regular activities were organized outside of teaching hours with trips to the beach, a basketball match, and we had some mad water fights too.

    Rowena – Dutch

  • This has been the experience of a lifetime… Filled with happiness and laughter. I formed the tightest of bonds with the local team who are there to support us, the other volunteers and all the amazing students. Everyone is super welcoming! The memories formed will never be forgotten.

    Catherine – Australia

  • I was one of the older volunteers and Bali left a remarkable life-changing impression for me. The island itself is magnificent with it’s friendly people, but the school showed me pure joy and happiness. The simplicity of life brought me back to the core values of living. I have traveled extensively in my life, but never has such an experience changed my destiny as much as my volunteer experience at the yayasan. Life in America is all about money; and in Bali, it’s all about love, happiness and community.

    Debbie – USA

  • The Yayasan Widya Sari will always have a special place in our hearts and I feel as though it has changed us on an intrinsic level. We intend to stay in contact and will look forward to helping out again sometime in the future.

    Bianca & Morgan – South Africa

  • I had all of the fun! The children are just great. They are so vivid and highly motivated to learn English. Also, they are very open-minded. When I arrived, they immediately run to me and said “Hello” with a big smile. In addition, they are all so cute!! I taught Group A (the youngest group) with another volunteer. Since we don’t speak fluent Indonesian, there occurred communication problems every now and then, but there were always Ketut or older students around for helping us.

    Katja & Miriam – German

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