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Join our social project in an isolated Indonesian village in East Java to plant 4,000 sugar palm trees! Experience the authentic Osing culture and their sacred bond with the forest. Learn the full journey: from planting seedlings and harvesting sap, to boiling it into traditional palm sugar alongside locals. Protect the environment, empower a remote community, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable cultural adventure!
4 hours of help per day
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Amount: US$ 20 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute $20 USD per week towards the food needs of the residents who are staying with the volunteers as well as donations to the project.
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.
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.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner Indonesian
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Indonesia
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What We Expect From You
Active Participation: Assist in planting, nurturing, and monitoring our goal of 4,000 sugar palm (aren) trees as part of our village reforestation and social impact initiative.
Hands-on Engagement: Get your hands dirty! You will walk alongside local farmers to learn and assist in the traditional process of tapping palm sap (nira) and boiling it into organic palm sugar.
Cultural Respect & Curiosity: Have an open mind, a positive attitude, and a deep respect for the indigenous Osing culture. We expect you to embrace local customs and understand the sacred relationship between the community and the forest.
Adaptability: Be comfortable living in a remote, rural village environment and working outdoors. A passion for nature, conservation, and community empowerment is essential!
What You Should Expect From Us (What We Offer)
Free Authentic Homestay: Enjoy complimentary accommodation living directly in a local family’s home (rumah warga). You will experience genuine Indonesian hospitality and daily village life firsthand.
Free Daily Meals & Dining Discounts: We provide delicious, authentic complimentary meals daily during your stay, as well as exclusive discounts for any extra food and beverages.
Free High-Speed Starlink Internet: Don't worry about being in an isolated village! We provide free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi, ensuring you stay connected with loved ones or can easily work remotely during your downtime.
Exclusive Cafe Perks: Enjoy special discounted prices at Tepi Hutan Cafe, our relaxing local hangout spot nestled right at the forest's edge—perfect for relaxing after a day of volunteering.
Deep Cultural Immersion: A transformative experience where you will not only volunteer, but also gain unique insights into Osing & Agriculture traditions.
activities:
Shift Schedule & Time Commitment
Weekly Hours: 20–25 hours per week (approx. 4–5 hours per day).
Working Days: 5 days a week.
Days Off: 2 consecutive days off per week (giving you plenty of time to explore the surrounding nature, relax at Tepi Hutan Cafe, or connect with family using our Starlink Wi-Fi).
Daily Schedule: Activities usually take place in the morning (around 07:00 AM – 11:30 AM) to enjoy the fresh forest air and match the traditional farming routines of the villagers. Afternoons and evenings are generally your free time!
Key Activities & Responsibilities
1. Agroforestry & Tree Planting (Approx. 40% of the time)
Preparing soil and organic fertilizer for the sugar palm (aren) nursery.
Planting sugar palm seedlings in designated forest areas to reach our 4,000-tree goal.
Monitoring plant growth, clearing weeds around young seedlings, and learning sustainable agroforestry techniques from local farmers.
2. Traditional Palm Sugar Production (Approx. 30% of the time)
Shadowing local farmers during the morning or afternoon harvest of palm sap (nira).
Assisting in the traditional kitchen during the boiling and stirring process to create organic palm sugar.
Helping with the simple packaging of the final palm sugar products for the community.
3. Osing Cultural & Community Exchange (Approx. 20% of the time)
Engaging in daily village life and practicing basic language exchange (English/Indonesian/Osing) with local children and youth.
Learning about indigenous Osing forest conservation philosophy and traditional crafts.
Sharing your own culture and stories with your homestay family and the local youth organization.
4. Eco-Project Support & Content Creation (Approx. 10% of the time)
rules:
Concise House & Project Rules
1. Cultural Respect & Modesty: Please dress modestly while walking around the village or working (covering shoulders and knees is appreciated). Always respect indigenous Osing customs, traditions, and local elders.
2. Zero Tolerance for Illegal Drugs & Alcohol: In accordance with Indonesian law and village norms, illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. We also ask you not to consume alcohol within the village or homestay area.
3. Environmental Care: Respect the forest. No littering is allowed anywhere in the village or farming areas. Please help us minimize single-use plastic during your stay.
4. Homestay Etiquette: Keep your living space clean and tidy. Please respect family routines and quiet hours (generally after 10:00 PM), and use water and electricity responsibly.
5. Punctuality & Commitment: Be on time for your scheduled morning shifts. If you feel unwell or need to adjust your schedule, please communicate with the project coordinator in advance.
6. Safety First: Always follow the instructions of local farmers when navigating the forest, planting trees, or working near hot furnaces during the palm sugar boiling process.
Shift Schedule & Time Commitment
Weekly Hours: 20–25 hours per week (approx. 4–5 hours per day).
Working Days: 5 days a week.
Days Off: 2 consecutive days off per week (giving you plenty of time to explore the surrounding nature, relax at Tepi Hutan Cafe, or connect with family using our Starlink Wi-Fi).
Daily Schedule: Activities usually take place in the morning (around 07:00 AM – 11:30 AM) to enjoy the fresh forest air and match the traditional farming routines of the villagers. Afternoons and evenings are generally your free time!
Key Activities & Responsibilities
1. Agroforestry & Tree Planting (Approx. 40% of the time)
Preparing soil and organic fertilizer for the sugar palm (aren) nursery.
Planting sugar palm seedlings in designated forest areas to reach our 4,000-tree goal.
Monitoring plant growth, clearing weeds around young seedlings, and learning sustainable agroforestry techniques from local farmers.
2. Traditional Palm Sugar Production (Approx. 30% of the time)
Shadowing local farmers during the morning or afternoon harvest of palm sap (nira).
Assisting in the traditional kitchen during the boiling and stirring process to create organic palm sugar.
Helping with the simple packaging of the final palm sugar products for the community.
3. Osing Cultural & Community Exchange (Approx. 20% of the time)
Engaging in daily village life and practicing basic language exchange (English/Indonesian/Osing) with local children and youth.
Learning about indigenous Osing forest conservation philosophy and traditional crafts.
Sharing your own culture and stories with your homestay family and the local youth organization.
4. Eco-Project Support & Content Creation (Approx. 10% of the time)
Concise House & Project Rules
1. Cultural Respect & Modesty: Please dress modestly while walking around the village or working (covering shoulders and knees is appreciated). Always respect indigenous Osing customs, traditions, and local elders.
2. Zero Tolerance for Illegal Drugs & Alcohol: In accordance with Indonesian law and village norms, illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. We also ask you not to consume alcohol within the village or homestay area.
3. Environmental Care: Respect the forest. No littering is allowed anywhere in the village or farming areas. Please help us minimize single-use plastic during your stay.
4. Homestay Etiquette: Keep your living space clean and tidy. Please respect family routines and quiet hours (generally after 10:00 PM), and use water and electricity responsibly.
5. Punctuality & Commitment: Be on time for your scheduled morning shifts. If you feel unwell or need to adjust your schedule, please communicate with the project coordinator in advance.
6. Safety First: Always follow the instructions of local farmers when navigating the forest, planting trees, or working near hot furnaces during the palm sugar boiling process.
