A Guide to Volunteering in Bali
There are so many rewarding ways to help children, communities, wildlife and the environment. Large international organisations, local NGO's and charities offer short and long term projects in Bali to international participants all year round.
Popular placements include helping animals, teaching and working to improve biodiversity and conservation. Trips can be arranged through a local or international volunteer organisation.
By applying you will get to discover one of the most beautiful islands in the world, make the new friends, do something beneficial, enhance your learning and in your free time you can go explore all the amazing things to do in Bali.
This is the perfect way to do more than your average tourist. If you fall in love with Bali and want to stay, view our guide to paid work in Bali for foreigners.
How You Can Help
These areas all need assistance:
Community Development
Some organisations work to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds providing help and relief on the ground through outreach projects.
Educational & teaching
If local people learn English they can boost their careers and get jobs in the tourism industry. There is a need for international teachers to train local people. Some organisations also hire volunteer teachers to work at schools and community projects with children.
Conservation
How about learning to scuba dive and helping marine conservation efforts?
Wildlife
There are local animal shelters and turtle conservation projects which desprately need help all year round.
Eligibility
To volunteer in Indonesia and Bali, usually you will need to:
- Be aged 16+
- Be eligible for a tourist visa
- Be in good health
- Have a desire to learn and do good
Some projects are totally free whilst some you might need to pay a fee to participate which generally includes accommodation and meals.
Bali Volunteer Reviews & Testimonials
Have you ever been to volunteer in Bali? Would you like to review an organisation or project? Contact us today.
"I spent 3 months volunteering on an education project in Bali which was one of the most amazing and life changing experiences I've had." - Valeria, Mexico
"We wanted to volunteer in Asia and had ouut hearts set on Bali. We went to volunteer with sea turtles which was amazing. As part of our program we got to learn to scuba dive too." - Amy & Luke, Australia
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