Volunteer opportunities in Bali

5 posts  |  Started 1 year ago by JAD  |   Latest reply from brovic  |  

1. JAD
   Member

   Hello. We are going to be in Ubud for roughly the month of November. I would like to find some sort of volunteer opportunity for us and our three children. One thought was we could collect used soccer gear (they all love soccer) and take that to an orphanage or perhaps we could just help out at an orphanage doing some simple labor (painting) or tutoring or playing with the kids. I have had no luck though getting anyone to respond to my requests for more information.

   My kids are boys (13 & 8) and one girl (10).

   Anyone know of a worthwhile organization/orphanage with which we could work? We will be on the island for a total of 2 months and so it doesn't need to be located in Ubud. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. borderline
   Member

   http://www.ceningbali.com/
   this is a small local set up by a few local businesses that try to ensure children get a chance to get a n education and that they have books pens etc and with an eventual aim of improving the lot of Bali's future for the less fortunate. i know it to be a genuine effort and i'm sure they would welcome help, the site is in Indonesian , which i have pledged to translate into English for a wider appeal for them and im feeling guilty as i write that i havent finished it yet.
   NI NYOMAN AYU SUASTINI is the person to contact i would say

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. brovic
   Member

   There is one point to be aware of. I believe a tourist Visa, be it VOA or Social, precludes the bearer from any kind of work, be it remunerative or voluntary. Even voluntary work could be construed as depriving an Indonesian of a job. Having said that, I am part of a Volunteer Programme teaching English and have never had a problem. I doubt that an Indonesian could speak English as proficiently as a native English speaker. I also understand that some schools have actually acted as Sponsors for Volunteer English teachers. Indonesia is full of ambiguities, but still the best place to live.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. JAD
   Member

   Thank you for your responses. I can just use google translate to look at the website.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. brovic
   Member

   There is one charitable organisation that I know well, and that's SMILE. It's a hospital in Denpasar, but also with connections in Ubud, which treats patients (mostly children) who have cranial disfigurations. They don't charge Indonedians and most of the Surgeons give of their time free of charge. Most are Australians, particularly from South Australia. They always need volunteers - either hands on - especially in their fund-raising shops. You can see more here: www.senyumbali.org. I know them well - if I can help, let me know.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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