Program Details
Our 100% run and owned Balinese Non-Profit organization has been developed with the assistance of volunteers from abroad. People from all over the world have volunteered with Yayasan Widya Sari since we where first establised in 2008. They have come to give their time and knowledge to help teach our underprivileged children of Bali. Our Bali volunteers chose to join us at Program By the Sea, Program Ubud Village and Program Special Needs as they felt secure in knowing that their funds went back into a program run solely by the Balinese people themselves from the Tianyar and Ubud region. No middle agents have profited from our volunteers or from the needs of our children.
The reason why many people choose to volunteer with us.
Here are some of the reasons our past volunteers have expressed why they chosen to volunteer with us at Yaysan Widya Sari:
- Give something back to those who may be less fortunate
- Fulfill a sense of empathy and connection with a “cause”
- Develop personal empowerment and self-esteem
- Pursue professional growth and development
- Gain leadership skills
- Satisfaction from accomplishment
- Have fun by meeing volunteers from all over the world
- Skills to benefit other people
- Grow on your employment skills
- Have a gap year from studies or a career break
- See a new culture from the inside and not as tourist
- A sense of achievement
- Learn new life skills
- Develop new friendships
- Be emmersed in the Indonesian language
- See the difference you can make
- Step out of your comfort zone
- Challenging yourself, by trying something different
Will volunteering really be an experience for you?
Volunteering in a third world country is a very challenging and often a confronting experience. Cultural differences will also require you to be more empathetic and understanding to others. The Balinese are in general are very gentle people and are aware of your feelings and emotions both good and bad, a smile here goes a very long way.
As you will be a new member to the village, your attention to those around you will be required at most times.
Many questions will be asked and they will want you to share your story, so be aware that alot of your time and energy will be shared. However, overtime you will understand that you have not only come to give of yourself but that you yourself will go home a changed person.
Through the challenges you will experience and your commitment to the program you will grow to understand how important you have been to the children’s confidence, learning and to the growth and development of our program.
If you are ready for such a challenge and would like to volunteer with us, we recommend volunteering for a period of four weeks or more to really emmerse yourself in this amazing culture and its people. We offer volunteering positions from 2 to 12 weeks. Placements for longer periods are also welcomed.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Sunday) – Arrival
Please ensure you arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali (DPS). A member of our local team will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall holding a name sign. From there, you will be driven directly to the volunteer accommodation, about a 3-hour drive.
Day 2 (Monday) – Orientation & Volunteering
After a good night’s rest and a delicious breakfast, you will have an orientation. During this session, we will cover all the do’s and don’ts while in Bali, including dress code and personal conduct. This is a great opportunity to meet other volunteers starting at the same time. The rest of the afternoon will be your first day of volunteering.
Days 3-5 (Tuesday – Thursday) – Volunteering
The local team will inform you of the activities planned for each day, whether you will be joining the Childcare program or participating in the Teaching program.
Days 6-8 (Friday – Sunday) – Weekend
You can choose to relax at the village or explore Bali and its surroundings. The long weekends are perfect for traveling around Bali and hopping to nearby islands.
The Following Weeks
Your next week(s) will follow a similar pattern. Our local team is there to support you throughout your stay.
Last Day
Sunday of your last week is your official last day with us. If you are heading home, we can help arrange your return airport drop-off. Please note that this service is not included in the program fee and costs around £30 / $40 per car, which can be shared with others traveling south.
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