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Join our surf tourism research program in Kuta Lombok! π Help document surfing activity, visitor patterns, surf spots, and basic environmental conditions while enjoying regular surf sessions and exploring South Lombok. Gain hands-on field research experience, connect with local surf communities, and contribute to understanding how surfing tourism is developing in Lombok.
18 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 55 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute US$55 per day to help cover accommodation, three daily meals, surf equipment and local transportation to selected surf spots. The contribution also supports our surf tourism research, field materials, and community-based activities. Personal expenses, travel insurance, flights, visa, and activities outside the program are not included.
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 Tours: Weβll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
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
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
**programm:**
Join our team in Kuta Lombok to combine surfing, exploration, and hands-on tourism research. Help document surfing activity, visitor patterns, surf conditions, and basic environmental observations while exploring different surf spots around South Lombok.
π Research & Fieldwork
You may count surfers, observe surf-school activities, photograph and geotag locations, record field observations, and learn about the relationship between surfing, tourism, local communities, and coastal environments.
π Surf & Explore
Research takes place alongside surf sessions and local exploration. Activities depend on your surfing level, weather, tides, swell, and sea conditions.
π¬ Researcher-Guided
No previous research experience is required. You will receive guidance from our local researcher and assist with field data collection and documentation. Research analysis and conclusions remain the responsibility of the research team.
π΄ The program includes 4 days of research and surfing activities + 3 days of free time per week.
**activities:**
The program includes 4 days of research and surfing activities + 3 full days of free time per week. The schedule is flexible and depends on surf conditions, weather, tides, and research needs.
π Days 1β4 β Surf & Research
Morning Shift: 08:00β11:00
π Check surf, weather, and tide conditions
π Travel to selected surf spots
π Count surfers and observe visitor activity
πΈ Photograph and geotag selected locations
π Record basic surf and environmental conditions
π Join a surf session when appropriate
Afternoon Shift: 14:00β16:00
π Complete field records and observations
π Continue visitor and surf activity observations
πΈ Organize photographs and documentation
π€ Interact with local surfers or tourism operators
π¬ Review observations with the local researcher
π΄ Days 5β7 β Free Time
Enjoy 3 full days off to surf independently, explore Lombok, visit beaches and waterfalls, experience local culture, or simply relax.
Important: Activities and surf locations may change according to waves, weather, tides, accessibility, participant ability, and research requirements. Volunteers assist with field data collection under the guidance of the local researcher.
**rules:**
π Surf Safety
Always follow surf safety instructions and choose conditions appropriate to your ability.
π Surf Etiquette
Respect local surfers, surf schools, and other ocean users. Follow basic surf etiquette at all times.
π Data Integrity
Record observations accurately. Do not guess, fabricate, alter, or manipulate research data.
πΈ Research Documentation
Do not delete, alter, or share research photographs, GPS locations, field records, or unpublished data without permission.
π€ Community Respect
Treat local communities, surfers, tourism operators, and residents with respect. Ask permission before photographing or interviewing people.
π΄ Environmental Responsibility
Do not litter, damage marine ecosystems, or disturb wildlife and coastal environments.
π¬ Research Boundaries
Follow the research protocol and instructions of the local researcher. Volunteers assist with data collection only; analysis and academic conclusions remain the responsibility of the research team.
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Flexibility
Research activities and surf locations may change according to weather, tides, waves, accessibility, and research requirements.
π€ Skill Exchange
Be open to learning, sharing your skills, and contributing positively to the local surf community.
