Volunteer Teaching in Bali – Gap Year

Your time here in Bali with young children will be to help further their education, so that they may grow up to become successful and ambitious young adults within their local economy. Arriving on Sunday, you’ll have plenty of time to relax ahead of your exciting week!

Mandatory Orientation Day

On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise yourself with the surroundings as well as local culture. Your programme will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

Orientation Schedule – Monday

• Welcome, introduction to Indonesia, House rules, Code of
• Conduct and handling of documents
• Culture Lesson
• Lunch
• Project meeting and Preparation

Tuesday to Friday

On a typical day during this Volunteer English Teaching project in Ubud, Bali, your schedule will rise early for breakfast. Thereafter, you can work on developing lesson plans for each day for a couple of hours. After lunch, you will head to your project where your students will be eagerly waiting for you! Finally, once your teaching day is done, you will return home for dinner and a relaxing evening.

During your project, you will be expected to

• Assist children with self-confidence and assertive behaviour
• Improve each child’s verbal and written English.
• Design efficient lesson plans with your program coordinator and other volunteers.
• Adapt your teaching methods to the needs of the children

Evenings and Weekends

Your evenings and weekends are free to explore Ubud or simply relax with new friends back at your accommodation. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures together!

Please note: This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Places to Visit

Here are some of our top must-see destinations …

The Gili Islands

Here, you’ll find small resorts and huts for tourists looking to get away from the bustle of Ubud. In fact, the islands are a popular destination for snorkelling and diving due to its abundant marine life.

Nusa Lembongan

This is an island paradise with the clearest waters that you will ever see!  Surfing, diving and snorkeling and amongst the most popular activities that visitors can enjoy.

Lovina

Lovina is located between the Bedugul mountains and the sea, and is popular for dolphin watching, trekking, hot springs and its gorgeous coral reefs.

Sanur

This is a stunning stretch of beach in Southeast Bali that contains villa resorts and Zen Villas. Historically, it was used as the landing site for the Dutch invasion troops during the Dutch invasion in 1906 as well as being the entry point into Bali for the Japanese during WWII.

Kuta

Kura is a beach known of its surfing opportunities and party atmosphere, and is a popular destination for our volunteers over the course of their stay!

Uluwatu

This extraordinary temple was built at the edge of a 70-metre high cliff at the edge of the sea and is inhabited by monkeys.

As a Teaching Volunteer in Ubud, Bali, you will be staying at our accommodation in the village of Pejeng Kaja. Located on the outskirts of Ubud, this is true Bali, and you will get a good chance to experience typical Balinese life – roosters crowing and all!

About the Accommodation

The accommodation is located in Pejeng Kaja which has shared rooms, sleeping 4-8 and including facilities such as hot showers and Wifi –  as well as enough space for you to socialise and relax in the evenings. Actually, we have 2 centres in Pejeng – Santi Rahayu and Melati – which are especially furnished with our volunteers in mind. In addition, you can opt for private accommodation, where you will have a private room and attached bathroom. However, these rooms are limited, so do let us know your preferences at the time of booking.

Food Arrangements

Indonesian food is delicious and you can expect to experience a whole new world of flavours during your stay!  Typically, dishes include mie goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables) or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian does, in fact, use a lot of tofu and tempeh (soybeans). Further, breakfasts usually include pancakes, fresh fruit, and toast. Meanwhile, tea, coffee and purified water are available throughout the day in the house.

Facilities

From your accommodation, it will take about 15-20 minutes to reach the centre of Ubud. In addition, you’ll find some grocery shops in the village, and a 24hr mini-mart in Ubud centre.

Restaurants and Cafes

If you want to eat out occasionally, there is a wide selection of restaurants with international and local cuisine, 20 mins walk from the centre. Also, you’ll find several cafes in the village, where you can relax and hang out with other volunteers in the evening.

Swimming Pools

If you fancy a dip, there is a swimming pool which can be reached in 10 minutes by taxi from the centre. In addition, there are also several gyms around the Ubud area to keep yourself fit!

Clinic and Hospital

The clinic UPT Kesmas is open 24hrs, and is located in Tampaksiring about 4 km away. It takes about 10 minutes by car and the hospital Ari Canti hospital Rumah Sakit is about 8 km from the centre.

Indonesia is a tropical paradise made up of over 17,000 islands, offering breathtaking beaches, lush jungles, vibrant culture, volcanic landscapes and crystal-clear waters. From the famous beauty of Bali to the untouched islands of Lombok, the Gili Islands and Komodo National Park, Indonesia is one of the most exciting destinations in the world for adventure, culture and meaningful travel.

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