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New: 🦀 Night Crab Collecting & Mangrove Conservation

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The experience

Join a local conservation experience in Bagek Kembar, Lombok, and explore the mangrove ecosystem at night while helping collect crabs responsibly. Your $15/day fee covers accommodation, breakfast, basic materials, and program coordination. Lunch and dinner are not included but can be arranged and purchased from local community members.


What you offer

23 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The $15/day fee covers your accommodation, daily breakfast, local conservation activities, materials, and program coordination. Lunch and dinner are not included, but you can easily arrange and purchase local meals from community members in Bagek Kembar. This gives you the opportunity to enjoy fresh local food while directly supporting nearby households and small community businesses.


What you get

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Between 18 and 44 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Indonesia

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Join our local community in Bagek Kembar, Lombok, and experience the mangrove ecosystem from a different perspective. Volunteers will help with responsible night-time crab collecting while learning about mangrove habitats, coastal biodiversity, and local livelihoods. The program is designed as a cultural and environmental exchange, allowing you to spend time with local hosts and experience everyday life in the community. Your $15/day fee covers accommodation, breakfast, basic materials, and program coordination. Lunch and dinner are not included, but can be arranged directly with local community members.


Activities & Shift

Monday — Mangrove & Crab Collection
19:00–22:00 — Guided night crab collecting and mangrove observation.

Tuesday — Crab Collection & Conservation
19:00–22:00 — Responsible crab collecting, habitat observation, and conservation discussion.

Wednesday — Mangrove Ecology
19:00–22:00 — Night exploration, crab observation, and learning about mangrove biodiversity.

Thursday — Community-Based Crab Activity
19:00–22:00 — Assist with responsible crab collection alongside local community members.

Friday — Conservation & Reflection
19:00–22:00 — Night mangrove activity, observations, and discussion about local coastal livelihoods.

Saturday — Free Day

Sunday — Free Day

Activities may vary according to tides, weather, season, crab availability, and local conditions.


Rules

Respect local people, community customs, and the mangrove environment.
Follow the local guide's instructions during night activities.
Do not damage mangrove roots, vegetation, or other wildlife.
Collect crabs only using responsible methods approved by the local guide.
Do not take protected, undersized, or restricted crabs.
Keep the activity area clean and take all personal waste with you.
No alcohol or drugs before or during night activities.
Wear suitable clothing and footwear for muddy and wet conditions.
Be punctual and communicate with the host if you cannot attend a scheduled shift.
Maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative attitude throughout your stay.