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This experience is unique because volunteers become part of a real school community at SMA Santo Yosef Pangkalpinang while living in a friendly Indonesian city.
You will interact with enthusiastic students, share cultures, and help them practice English.
In your free time, you can enjoy local cuisine and explore the beautiful beaches and unique granite landscapes of the Bangka Belitung Islands.
18 hours of help per week
Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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.
Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
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.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English
Between 24 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Our volunteer program is designed as a cultural exchange between international travelers and our school community at SMA Santo Yosef Pangkalpinang in Indonesia.
Volunteers support students mainly through English conversation practice, cultural sharing, and interactive classroom activities. Their presence helps students gain confidence in speaking English and learn about different cultures and global perspectives.
Volunteers do not replace local teachers. Instead, they assist teachers during lessons, participate in school activities, and help create a friendly and engaging learning environment for students.
In return, volunteers will experience daily life in Pangkalpinang, interact with local students and teachers, and explore the culture of the Bangka Belitung Islands. We provide accommodation to help with daily expenses.
Volunteers usually help up to 5–10 hours per day, 5 days per week, with two days off.
Typical activities may include:
* Assisting teachers during English lessons
* Practicing English conversation with students
* Helping with the English Club or extracurricular activities
* Supporting cultural exchange sessions where volunteers share about their country
* Participating in school events or creative learning activities
A typical day starts in the morning when volunteers join school activities. After classes are finished, volunteers have free time to rest, explore the city, or visit nearby attractions and beaches.
We ask volunteers to respect the school environment and local culture during their stay.
Basic rules include:
* Be respectful and friendly toward students, teachers, and the local community
* Follow the agreed volunteer schedule and communicate if there are changes
* Dress modestly and appropriately while at school
* Do not smoke or consume alcohol within the school area
* Respect accommodation spaces and keep them clean
* Follow Indonesian cultural norms and laws
Our goal is to create a safe, respectful, and positive environment for both volunteers and students.
