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Discover the journey of tea from field to cup. Volunteers will join local farmers in harvesting fresh tea leaves, learn the traditional process of making green tea, and experience roasting tea over a wood-fired stove in a traditional village kitchen. At the end of the activity, volunteers can enjoy tasting their own freshly prepared smoky green tea while learning about local traditions and sustainable farming practices.
15 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: The USD 10 daily contribution covers your accommodation and meals during your stay. It also helps support the sustainability of our community-based tourism program, which involves local farmers, womenās groups, artisans, cultural performers, homestay hosts, and village guides. Your participation directly contributes to empowering the local community and preserving our cultural heritage. š¾š
2 days off per week
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.
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
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Hanjeli Tourism Village offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional tea culture in the highlands of West Java. Volunteers will learn how tea is cultivated, harvested, and processed using traditional methods passed down through generations. Together with local farmers and community members, volunteers can participate in tea harvesting, roasting fresh leaves over a wood-fired stove, and preparing authentic green tea in a traditional village kitchen. This hands-on experience provides insight into local agriculture, culture, and rural life while creating meaningful connections with the community.
Volunteers will participate in activities for approximately 2ā3 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Main activities may include:
ā¢ Harvesting fresh tea leaves alongside local farmers.
ā¢ Learning traditional green tea processing techniques.
ā¢ Roasting tea leaves using a wood-fired stove in a traditional kitchen.
ā¢ Preparing and tasting freshly made smoky green tea.
ā¢ Learning about sustainable farming and local tea culture.
ā¢ Participating in cultural exchange with farmers and community members.
ā¢ Supporting documentation and promotion of village activities when needed.
Schedules may vary depending on weather conditions, harvest periods, and community activities.
Respect local culture, traditions, and community values.
Dress modestly during community activities.
Be respectful toward local families, children, and fellow participants.
