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Join a meaningful community-based experience in West Sumbawa. Support local children by teaching languages through fun, interactive activities at a nature-based school. Live with a local host family, enjoy three home-cooked meals daily, and immerse yourself in village life while contributing directly to grassroots education and sustainable community development.
16 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 22 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: The donation contributes to continues our activities (such as children's book materials) and includes accommodation and three meals per day.
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
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 Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Intermediate English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Indonesia
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The Teaching Languages in West Sumbawa program is a community-based impact traveler initiative supporting grassroots education through Laskar Cinta Alam, a philanthropic organization focused on empowering coastal children through language learning in Kertasari Village, West Sumbawa. Impact travelers work alongside local teachers to deliver engaging, interactive language lessons in a nature-based learning environment. The program highlights cultural exchange, community empowerment, and long-term impact, with volunteers living with host families and contributing directly to improved access to language education in an underdeveloped community.
We organize activities with a flexible approach, without a fixed schedule or itinerary. Working with children often requires extra patience and adaptability, as sessions may depend on their mood and availability.
Activities:
Assisting local teachers in delivering language lessons for children and youth
Creating fun, interactive, and creative learning activities (games, songs, storytelling)
Supporting classes at a nature-based learning space
Encouraging conversational language through informal practice
Participating in community and cultural activities when available
Shifts:
Teaching activities run 4 days per week
Shifts are typically morning and afternoon sessions
Total volunteering time is around 4–5 hours per day
Weekends are generally free or include optional community activities
đź•Ś Cultural Guidelines for Impact Travelers in West Sumbawa
West Sumbawa is a culturally rich, predominantly Muslim island. Respecting local customs is essential for your safety and a positive experience. Follow these key DOs and DON’Ts:
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Dress modestly: Cover shoulders/knees; loose-fitting clothes are best.
Respect attire rules in homes, schools, mosques; women should avoid revealing outfits.
Cover tattoos and limit visible piercings.
Remove shoes before entering homes or prayer areas.
Mind prayer times; avoid loud noise near mosques.
Use your right hand for eating, giving, or receiving.
Ask permission before taking photos.
Engage respectfully with locals, use basic greetings, and eat local food.
Disclose your background truthfully. No criminal record is allowed.
Note: The program follows a “LGBTQ-Free” policy to align with local norms—public expressions are not accepted.
❌ DON’Ts
No short, tight, transparent, or revealing clothes.
Avoid offensive symbols or slogans.
No alcohol, drugs, or public affection in villages.
Don’t mock or criticize local customs.
No pork in Muslim homes.
Don’t interrupt religious practices or enter mosques without proper dress.
No bikinis on non-touristy beaches.
Don’t misrepresent your identity or background.
No smoking near children or families.
🌙 During Ramadan
Don’t eat, drink, or smoke in public during the day.
Avoid loud music or parties.
Dress modestly and be respectful if invited to iftar (breaking the fast).
