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Wilujeng Sumping : Experience Village Life & Cultural Exchange

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The experience

“Wilujeng Sumping” means ‘welcome’ in Sundanese. Experience daily life in a rural West Bogor village, connect with local people, and practice English through casual interaction. Enjoy a relaxed schedule, explore nature, and discover authentic culture while living with a welcoming host family.


What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 7 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: This small contribution supports the local community and helps sustain the program, including shared living costs such as electricity, water, and daily activities. It also contributes to educational materials and community initiatives, allowing us to continue offering meaningful cultural exchange experiences.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 21 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

This program offers a cultural exchange experience in a rural village in West Bogor, Indonesia. “Wilujeng Sumping” means welcome, reflecting the spirit of openness and connection in the community.

Volunteers join daily village life, connect with local people, and support children in practicing English through simple, natural interaction.

No teaching experience is required. What matters most is your willingness to share, learn, and be present.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers help around 3 - 4 hours per day, 4 - 5 days a week (approximately 18 hours/week), with a flexible schedule based on daily village life.

Activities may include:

Practicing English through casual conversations
Playing games and simple activities with children
Joining community or cultural moments
Supporting light educational or creative activities (optional)

Outside volunteer hours, you are free to explore nature, visit nearby villages, or enjoy a slower pace of life.


Rules

Respect local culture, traditions, and community values
Be open-minded, flexible, and comfortable with simple living
Communicate kindly and honestly
Participate with a positive and cooperative attitude
Keep shared spaces clean and respectful

Please note:

This is a cultural exchange, not a paid position
Meals and personal expenses are the volunteer’s responsibility
Living conditions are simple
A small daily contribution supports shared costs and community activities
Alcohol, drugs, or disruptive behavior are not accepted