Experience tropical Indonesia & Coral Conservation | West Java 🤿
The experience
Experience tropical Indonesia through English exchange with university students, tourism guiding practice, a Local Indonesian Specialty Coffee Trip, and a 1-week diving & coral restoration program. Learn, teach, explore, and connect with local communities while discovering Indonesian culture, coffee, and marine ecosystems. Includes your PADI Open Water Diver certification and a meaningful sustainable tourism experience.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 1250
Per week
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
The program fee is USD 1,250/week (USD 2,500 for 2 weeks) to cover accommodation, local transport, English & tourism activities, a Local Indonesian Specialty Coffee Trip, and a 1-week diving & coral restoration program. The fee also covers PADI Open Water Diver certification, instructors, equipment, conservation materials, and program operations. Flights, visa, insurance, and personal expenses are excluded.
What you get
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.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 21 and 40 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 14-day volunteer journey in Indonesia, combining cultural exchange, education, specialty coffee, outdoor adventures, and marine conservation.
Volunteers will engage with university students through English language exchange, tourism storytelling, tour guiding workshops, public speaking, and mentoring activities. They will also explore Indonesian specialty coffee, learn coffee processing and brewing techniques, visit coffee farms, interact with local farmers, and experience community camping at a mountain plantation.
The journey continues with scuba diving preparation, including PADI diving theory and confined-water pool training, followed by marine conservation activities at Pulau Pramuka, such as reef monitoring, coral restoration, and open-water diving.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with local communities, develop new skills, experience Indonesian culture, and contribute to educational and environmental initiatives. The program concludes with a final presentation, reflection, and graduation ceremony.
Participants will also have the opportunity to earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification, subject to completing the required training and certification requirements.
Activities & Shift
Volunteer Activities
- Student Mentorship & Cultural Exchange: English language exchange, tourism storytelling, tour guiding workshops, presentations, public speaking, and mentoring university students.
- Specialty Coffee Experience: Learn about Indonesian coffee origins, processing, brewing, espresso calibration, and professional coffee cupping.
- Coffee Farm & Community Experience: Participate in coffee harvesting, washing, drying, roasting, farm-to-cup learning, and interactions with local farmers.
- Outdoor Adventure: Experience community camping at a mountain plantation, with optional rafting or ATV activities.
- Scuba Diving Training: Learn diving theory, practice basic scuba skills in a controlled pool environment, and participate in open-water diving activities under qualified instructor supervision.
- Marine Conservation: Participate in ocean ecology sessions, reef monitoring, coral restoration, and coral fragment planting at Pulau Pramuka.
- Final Presentation & Graduation: Reflect on the program, share experiences, and participate in the closing ceremony.
Volunteer Shifts
- 4 hours per day
- 5 days per week
- 20 hours per week
- Regular shift: 08:00 AM–12:00 PM
- 2 days off per week
- Days off are flexible and arranged according to the program schedule.
Some activities, including coffee experiences, camping, travel, and diving, may take place outside regular volunteer hours depending on the itinerary and operational arrangements.
Rules
- Respect local customs, cultural values, communities, and fellow volunteers.
- Participate responsibly in scheduled activities and communicate with the host regarding attendance or schedule changes.
- Maintain a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude throughout the program.
- Follow safety instructions provided by the host, activity coordinators, and qualified instructors.
- For scuba diving and marine conservation activities, follow all required safety procedures and instructor guidance.
- Help maintain cleanliness and minimize environmental impact during outdoor, farm, and marine activities.
- Inform the host in advance of any dietary requirements, relevant activity limitations, or other needs that may affect participation.
- Be flexible, as activity schedules may change due to weather, transportation, safety considerations, or operational needs.