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Help Us Develop Recycled Waste

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The experience

Take home more than a souvenir—bring home a story of sustainability. Crafted from recycled plastic waste by talented local artisans, these unique handmade products transform discarded materials into beautiful works of art, supporting local communities while helping protect the environment. A meaningful keepsake from Indonesia with a positive impact.


What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers may contribute any amount they feel comfortable with, between $5 and $10, to support the development of community programs. Our community programs focus on creating handicrafts from recycled materials, making batik, and producing bandeng presto, a traditional milkfish specialty from our region that has become a unique and beloved local culinary attraction.


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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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

Beginner Indonesian or Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

These eco-friendly crafts are created from recycled waste materials such as plastic, paper, fabric, and other reusable items. With simple tools, creativity, and skilled craftsmanship, discarded materials are transformed into unique products that help reduce waste while supporting sustainable tourism and local communities.


Activities & Shift

The support we need:

1. Encourage innovation in recycled craft products to support an environmentally friendly creative economy.
2. Provide skills training to the community, especially women's and MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), so they can produce marketable products.
3. Increase environmental awareness by reducing waste.
4. Create new economic opportunities for local communities marketing products in local and digital markets.