Help with Sustainable Farming in Nias Island, Indonesia 🇮🇩
The experience
Volunteers will experience authentic rural life through our agro-tourism project. You can help with planting, watering, harvesting vegetables, garden maintenance, and supporting our sustainable farming activities. We also welcome volunteers with skills in photography, tourism, or social media. Besides contributing, they can enjoy nature, fresh local food, cultural exchange, and explore nearby villages, beaches, surfing and attractions.
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 7
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
Volunteers are kindly asked to contribute USD 7 per day to help cover breakfast and support our staff's university education. Your contribution not only provides a healthy breakfast during your stay but also helps us invest in the future of our local team through education.
What you get
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.
Surf lessons:
Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
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
Beginner English or Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Join our agro-tourism project and experience authentic rural life while supporting sustainable farming. Volunteers can help with planting, watering, harvesting vegetables, and garden maintenance. We also welcome skills in photography, tourism, content creation, and social media.
We expect volunteers to be responsible, respectful, open-minded, and willing to help with our agro-tourism activities. We welcome people who enjoy nature, cultural exchange, and simple rural life. In return, we offer a safe, peaceful, and family-friendly environment, fresh local food, cultural experiences, and our full support during their stay. We hope to create a meaningful experience for everyone.
Activities & Shift
Daily Activities
6 AM - 7 AM Wake up and praying after that playing meditation instrument
8 AM Breakfast
9AM - 10.30 AM- Helping with garden activities (planting, watering, harvesting vegetables)
- Maintaining cleanliness and beauty of the agro-tourism area
- Feeding or caring for plants and farm surroundings
- Helping with simple improvement projects around the farm
- Assisting with photography, content creation, or social media (if interested)
7PM-8.30 PM
- Teaching English to orphan kids
- Sharing cultural experiences and daily life with our family
Suggested shifts:
Morning shift (around 1,5 hours): Farm activities, gardening, and harvesting.
Afternoon shift (around 1,5 hours): Maintenance, creative projects, or helping with agro-tourism activities.
The schedule is flexible, and volunteers will have free time to relax, explore nearby attractions, or enjoy the peaceful nature around our place.
Rules
We kindly ask all volunteers to respect our home, local culture, and the natural environment. Volunteers are expected to be responsible, keep shared areas clean, communicate openly, and follow the agreed schedule.
As we are located in a peaceful rural area, we hope volunteers enjoy a quiet lifestyle and appreciate being close to nature. We also encourage everyone to be respectful of our family, staff, and local community.