Plastic water bottles and plastic food wrappers are of great concern and you will often see people simply throwing these on the ground, as food in Bali was traditionally wrapped in biodegradable banana leaves. The relationship between humans and the environment is an important part of Balinese culture and the aim of this project is to instill environmental education in the children at a young age, imparting your message in a fun and dynamic manner.
There is a need for volunteers with strong initiative on this program as volunteers are expected to arrive with their own idea of what they wish to focus on. The emphasis is on “hands on” techniques – getting the children out and about in nature and working together. Campaigns can include cleaning up the local school, village and rivers, or educating children about recycling however, volunteers are certainly not restricted to these and are encouraged to be creative.
Volunteers spend 2 hours each morning planning their campaign and visiting a variety of schools around the Ubud area in the afternoon. Please note that many of the schools in which volunteers work are under resourced and while basic materials can be provided, volunteers will need to bring any specialized resources they may need. Volunteers who do not actively plan a campaign will spend the majority of their time teaching English.
How to Apply for this Program
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This program is offered as part of a structured package with fees ranging from US$320 for 1 week to US$1675 for 24 weeks. You will also be required to pay a one off registration fee
Included in the price is placements, information pack, airport pick up, orientation, program supervision, in-country 24/7 support, meals and accommodation for the duration of your stay - If you are thinking about booking this program on the application there is a section "Have you been referred by an IVHQ Ambassador or IVHQ Partner?". Here you can enter type code: ONEWORLD365 and you will be entered into monthly draw to win a full refund of your registration fee
