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Join a premium marine conservation residency in Lombok where creativity meets impact. Stay in a 5-star oceanfront resort while supporting coral restoration through diving, storytelling, photography, and digital content creation. Collaborate with local conservation initiatives, document reef restoration efforts around the Gili islands, and experience ethical luxury travel that contributes to coastal communities and ocean protection.
18 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 325 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Residency contribution of US$325/day includes a private suite in a bungalow, daily breakfast (lunch and dinner arranged independently), boat fuel, scuba gear use, tank refills, coral restoration expeditions, island transfers, snorkeling, Wi-Fi, and resort access. It reduces costs compared with arranging dive logistics independently, while supporting conservation materials, community partnerships, and program coordination.
2 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.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. 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
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Bale Nara Lombok, in collaboration with Deep Blue Sea Dive, invites volunteers to join a premium marine conservation residency focused on coral reef restoration around the Gili islands in Sekotong, West Lombok. This experience combines scuba expeditions, storytelling, and social impact travel, where your creative skills directly support marine conservation and local livelihoods.
Volunteers contribute by creating content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and the project website, helping raise global awareness about reef restoration and community-based conservation. Photography, videography, writing, and digital storytelling are central to the program, allowing you to document both underwater restoration work and cultural life in coastal Lombok.
Unlike traditional volunteering, this premium residency includes accommodation in an oceanfront bungalow, offering a unique blend of purpose and comfort. Mornings may involve dive expeditions and coral restoration activities, while afternoons can include editing content, website support, or planning outreach campaigns.
You will also engage with the local community, learn about sustainable marine tourism, and join island expeditions across the Gilis for field documentation. Every contribution supports a broader mission: protecting coral ecosystems while strengthening community-based conservation through responsible tourism.
This program is designed for ocean lovers, photographers, filmmakers, digital storytellers, and impact-driven travelers seeking meaningful adventure with real conservation impact.
🌊 Typical Day at the Premium Marine Conservation Residency
Morning (7 AM – 12 PM)
• Join scuba diving expeditions to explore coral reef sites around the Gili islands
• Support coral restoration activities during dives
• Capture underwater photo and video content for social media and storytelling projects
• Participate in marine conservation field documentation
Breakfast included daily at the resort before activities begin.
Midday (12 PM – 2 PM)
• Free time for lunch (arranged independently at the resort or nearby local warungs/kiosk)
• Rest, edit content, or explore the surroundings
Afternoon (2 PM – 5 PM)
• Continue content creation, website updates, or social media planning
• Support outreach storytelling related to coral restoration and community impact
• Optional follow-up dives, snorkeling, or field visits depending on project needs
Evening (Optional | 6 PM – 8 PM)
• Independent dinner (arranged separately by volunteers)
• Sunset networking, conservation discussions, or content preparation for the next day
Schedule
• 20 hours of contribution per week
• 2 days off per week
• Flexible shifts depending on diving conditions, weather, and project activities
🌴 Community & Cultural Guidelines for Volunteers in Lombok
To ensure a respectful and positive experience for everyone, volunteers are expected to follow these guidelines during the residency:
✅ DOs
• Dress modestly during community visits (cover shoulders and knees).
• Respect local customs, religious practices, and prayer times.
• Remove shoes before entering homes or prayer spaces.
• Ask permission before taking photos or filming local people.
• Use your right hand when giving, receiving, or eating in traditional settings.
• Be honest about your background and comply with host/community safety standards.
• Show respect toward local traditions, environmental ethics, and marine conservation practices.
• Follow all dive safety instructions and guidance from project coordinators.
• Help maintain shared spaces and respect the resort facilities.
❌ DON’Ts
• No illegal drugs, excessive alcohol use, or disruptive behavior.
• No disrespectful clothing, offensive symbols, or culturally insensitive conduct.
• Avoid public displays of affection in village settings.
• Do not disturb religious ceremonies or community activities.
• No smoking around children, families, or conservation work areas.
• Do not damage coral reefs, remove marine life, or ignore environmental protocols.
🌙 During Ramadan
• Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in public during fasting hours in village areas.
• Dress modestly and be respectful of local customs.
• Be mindful of quieter evenings and prayer activities.
This program values cultural respect, responsible travel, and conservation ethics at all times.
