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Join our cultural exchange in a local village in Magelang, Central Java! Help children practice English through fun games, songs and storytelling at a local primary school. Stay with a local family, enjoy authentic Indonesian daily life, connect with local youth, and explore village culture, tourism and local businesses. You don't need to be a professional teacher—just bring enthusiasm, patience and an open mind. 🇮🇩❤️
5 hours of help per day
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Amount: US$ 5 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Volunteers contribute US$5 per day to cover accommodation in my home, breakfast & lunch, drinking water, electricity, water for daily use
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
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 Indonesian
Between 18 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
From Classroom to Living Room and Beyond: Full English Immersion Program in Magelang is a warm cultural exchange program connecting international volunteers with local communities in Magelang, Central Java. The idea is simple: learn, share, connect, and enjoy a meaningful experience together. Volunteers meet local children, families, teachers, youth, and communities while discovering everyday life in Magelang.
The program has three parts: Classroom, Living Room, and Beyond. In the Classroom, volunteers join local teachers in fun English activities at primary schools through games, songs, stories, conversations, and cultural sharing. In the Living Room, volunteers may stay with local host families, share meals, chat, help with daily activities, learn local customs, and experience family life. In the Beyond experience, volunteers can meet local youth, visit villages, discover traditions, explore village tourism, meet artisans and small businesses, and join community or cultural activities whenever possible.
More than teaching English, this program is about people meeting people. Volunteers share their language, culture, stories, skills, and experiences while learning from Indonesian children, families, teachers, and communities. No professional teaching experience is required; being friendly, responsible, open-minded, respectful, and willing to participate is what matters most.
This is a cultural exchange and community volunteering program, not paid employment. Volunteers participate on a non-commercial basis, contributing their time, energy, ideas, and enthusiasm while becoming part of the local community.
I would be happy to welcome travelers who are respectful, open-minded, and interested in experiencing Indonesia beyond the usual tourist destinations. 🌿
Volunteers usually spend around 5–6 hours a day, 5 days a week, with a flexible schedule agreed together. Activities may include joining English sessions at local schools, preparing fun games or simple learning activities, chatting and practicing English with children, helping with community activities, meeting local youth, exploring village life, and joining cultural events when available. The schedule can be adjusted depending on school and community activities. We value a relaxed atmosphere, so there is also plenty of time to explore Magelang, meet people, enjoy local food, or simply rest and experience Indonesia at your own pace.
I want you to feel comfortable and at home during your stay, while also respecting our home and daily routines.
Please keep your personal space and shared areas clean and tidy.
Please use water and electricity responsibly.
Please keep noise to a minimum, especially at night, so everyone can rest comfortably.
Please let me know in advance if you plan to go somewhere or will not be home for meals.
Please treat the house, belongings, and neighborhood with care and respect.
Be open, friendly, and respectful toward everyone in the household.
If you need anything or have any concerns, please feel free to communicate with me. Good communication makes the stay enjoyable for everyone.
Most importantly, please feel at home, but remember that this is also someone’s home. ❤️
