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Backpackers teach five days a week and have two days off on Saturday and Sunday. During their days off, they are free to travel and explore anywhere they wish. However, they are responsible for arranging and managing their own trips independently.
20 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: A $10 contribution to support the local community in providing accommodation and three meals per day: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
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.
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.
Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 35 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside Indonesia
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The East Lombok English Teaching Program is a community-based educational initiative designed to support students in developing practical English skills and self-confidence. Participants contribute to both formal and informal educational environments, working alongside local teachers and community leaders to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
The program operates five days per week (Monday to Friday), with weekends free. During their time in East Lombok, participants immerse themselves in the local culture, collaborate with schools, and support language development through interactive and communicative teaching methods.
In formal schools, participants assist with English lessons at elementary (SD), junior high (MTs), and vocational high schools (SMK). The focus is on improving speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary development, and classroom engagement.
In the afternoon, participants teach at Bridge Future Course, a community-based informal learning center. Here, the emphasis is on building students’ confidence in using English in real-life contexts through games, discussions, storytelling, and creative activities.
The program also integrates experiential learning. Once a week, students participate in an outdoor class designed to encourage active learning in a natural setting. Additionally, cooking sessions are organized weekly, where participants and students prepare simple dishes together while practicing English in a relaxed and interactive environment.
Morning Shift (Formal Schools)
Assist local teachers in delivering English lessons.
Conduct interactive speaking activities.
Lead small group discussions and pronunciation practice.
Support classroom management and student engagement.
Prepare simple teaching materials if needed.
Afternoon Shift (Bridge Future Course)
Facilitate communicative English sessions.
Lead confidence-building activities such as role plays, games, and storytelling.
Encourage students to practice conversational English.
Support creative projects and team-based learning.
Provide positive feedback to boost students’ motivation.
Weekly Special Activities
One outdoor learning session (nature-based English class).
One cooking class with students to encourage practical language use and cultural exchange.
Days Off
Saturday and Sunday are free days. Participants are welcome to travel and explore Lombok independently. All travel arrangements and expenses during free time are the responsibility of the participant.
1. Participants are expected to commit to the full teaching schedule (Monday–Friday).
2. Punctuality and professionalism are required in both formal and informal teaching settings.
3. Respect for local culture, traditions, and community values is essential.
4. Appropriate dress code must be followed when teaching in schools.
5. Participants must coordinate lesson plans and activities with local staff.
6. Independent travel during days off must not interfere with program responsibilities.
Participants should maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive attitude toward all students.
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
