Environmental solidarity trip to Nusa Penida
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430€
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Work to protect wildlife and their habitat on this beautiful island of Bali.
Throughout Indonesia, endemic birds are threatened with extinction due to poaching and the wildlife trade. The center is responsible for the breeding and release of critically endangered birds. It is also in charge of habitat protection, reforestation and agroforestry (agriculture integrated with the cultivation and conservation of trees).
On the other hand, we work with environmental education for the local population. Teaching sustainable ways of earning a living such as ecotourism and organic farming to reduce reliance on logging and illegal palm oil plantations which are the main drivers of deforestation. We also give free English classes and have a library for community use.
On this solidarity trip you will work monitoring endemic birds of this island, giving English classes and doing reforestation work. It is a learning experience suitable for all kinds of people, groups or families from 7 years old.
This project works towards achieving the following Sustainable Development Goals
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Project Location
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Volunteer hours
3 h/day between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. -
Volunteer activities
Bird monitoring, English classes, planting and irrigation, compost preparation, beach cleaning, etc. -
Minimal collaboration
1 week -
Incluido
Tumaini accompanimentAccommodationLocal CoordinatorTraining courseBreakfastAirport pick-upVolunteer liability insuranceWIFI -
No incluido
Tourist activitiesHot waterLunchDinnerKitchenTravel insuranceFlight
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Living with people from all over the world, getting to know the culture with local people, as well as doing your bit to improve the environmental problems that the planet is facing.
Volunteer Program
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Voluntary activities
- Work in the nursery and reforestation tasks (sowing, planting seeds, weeding, etc.).
- Monitoring protected birds.
- English classes and activities with the children of the community one or two days a week.
- Beach cleanup.
- Activities to raise environmental awareness.
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Profiles required
It is not necessary to have a specific profile to participate in this solidarity trip. The only requirements are:
- Level of English (intermediate level equivalent to B1, no diploma required).
- Be of legal age or, in the case of minors, be accompanied by adults. The minimum age to participate is 7 years.
- Be open-minded, tolerant, supportive and willing to learn. Flexibility is essential, as tasks may change depending on the needs of the NGO, similarly the ability to work in a team since volunteering is done in coordination with other people.
- People of all ages in good physical shape
- Groups, single travellers, couples.
- Families who want to educate children in values of solidarity and love of nature.
- Students of veterinary medicine, biology and similar subjects.
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A day in the project
"Every morning we would go to observe different pairs of birds all over the island to monitor their behavior, if the family was growing, if they had moved.... This lasted about an hour and a half and then we were free until about 3:00 p.m. to do whatever we wanted: go to the beach, for coffee, to the market, and so on. In the afternoon, there was activity again, this time related to the community: English classes, beach cleaning, activities in the vegetable garden, etc. At the end of the day, we went back to the center to shower and have dinner together; then, who still had strength, went down to the "village" to have a drink while listening to live music.
José Bermúdez, volunteer in August 2018.
José Bermúdez, volunteer in August 2018.
Project Location
Project
The solidarity trip takes place in a small island of Bali called Nusa Penida. It is a small and beautiful island where you can find the best bird sanctuary in the whole country. The center where you will collaborate is in a jungle environment but very close to the coast (in 10-15 minutes walk you reach the beach area).
This organization has been working in Indonesia since 1997 to protect wildlife, their habitat and support local communities. In Nusa Penida they have been working since 2004 and in these years they have managed to turn the island into a bird sanctuary and have the island declared a Marine Protected Area. They also work on an ad hoc basis with monitoring and protection patrols on the east coast for endangered sea turtles.
Climate
Bali has tropical climate all the year round. The annual average temperature is 30 C. The dry season goes from April to September and the rainy season goes from October to March but it can rain at any time of the year, although the rain lasts little. In general, the best months to visit Bali are from May to August. During these months the climate is less hot and it rains less.
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The cost varies according to the duration of your solidarity trip. Prices are approximate as they depend on the exchange rate at the time of payment.
Accommodation: Shared room (7ppl), double room or single room.
Duration: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks.
- 1 week 430 €.
- 2 weeks €500
- 3 weeks €570
- 4 weeks € 640
- 8 weeks 890 € 890 € 8 weeks
- 12 weeks 1.140 € 1.140
Double room (cost per person):
- 1 week: €470
- 2 weeks: €570
- 3 weeks: €675
- 4 weeks: €760
- 8 weeks: €1,120
- 12 weeks: €1,480
Single room:
- 1 week: 500 €.
- 2 weeks: 640 €.
- 3 weeks: 770 €.
- 4 weeks: €900
- 8 weeks: €1,375
- 12 weeks: €1,850
What is included?
- Search for the solidarity trip that best fits your profile and interests to provide an enriching beneficial experience for both travellers and NGOs.
- A guide of the project with useful up-to-date information on the status and needs of the project.
- Support during the preparation of your trip: visas, vaccinations, tips for buying your flight, advice on what to visit, essentials to carry in your backpack, practical information (money exchange, transport, timetables, culture, etc.).
- Tumaini coordinator available by email or phone whenever you need to solve all your doubts. Sometimes, if possible, face-to-face meetings are also held.
- Online course on solidarity travel and responsible tourism, mandatory for volunteers to get the most out of their experience.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with volunteers who have already been in the project.
- Contact, if possible and on request, with people who are going to travel on similar dates to chat before the solidarity trip, resolve doubts or organize it together.
- Basic Tumaini Thai-English dictionary.
- Accident and liability insurance specialized in volunteering.
- Follow-up during the solidarity trip.
- Letter of reference or certificate of solidarity travel/volunteering on request.
- CO2 compensation by planting a tree and monitoring it for three years on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.
- Accommodation in the chosen option.
- Access to the kitchen
- Local Coordinator.
- Transportation from the airport or port at an additional charge
What is not included?
- International ticket
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Visa (free of charge for Spanish nationals for stays of less than 30 days).
- Extras such as personal excursions, shopping, etc.
- A contribution to Tumaini for the efforts and assistance of the volunteers.
- A contribution to the project for board and lodging.
Services
- Access to the kitchen
- WIFI
- Located in a natural environment
tumaini
Participating in a project like this gives you the opportunity to have very interesting conversations and exchange personal stories and ways of looking at life with people from a country as far away as Indonesia in a more equal and intimate space than the pure exchange of goods and services provided by the usual tourist trips.
How flexible the organisation was in allowing me to visit and collaborate on the other projects in Bali, as well as learning about the Borneo project from the project coordinator, which made the experience much more interesting and diverse.
Being accompanied at all times by Tumaini, which has given me a lot of peace of mind at all levels when embarking on this alone, All the information provided has been very useful and the accompaniment has been great. I have felt that you have given me the confidence and the necessary tools to launch myself with open arms into this beautiful experience, First of all, thank you very much for being with me all the way 🙂
- Maria Botella
tumaini
Every day was a surprise! We would get up at around seven in the morning, all the volunteers would eat the delicious breakfast that Santi would prepare for us with so much love and then we would get down to work! Depending on the number of volunteers and the needs of the centre, the tasks varied, we did them in groups or alone. Once they were finished, we would bring out our most adventurous spirit and set off to discover the island, its corners and its magic. Afterwards, we would recharge our batteries in one of its warungs or restaurants and return to the project for the afternoon's activities. After the activities, all the volunteers would have dinner together, chat, play cards and karaoke with the project staff until midnight.
During my stay in the project, on the 17th of August, the Indonesian Independence Day took place. A very special and symbolic day for the entire local community of Nusa Penida. We volunteers were given the wonderful opportunity to share it with the local school children. Together we organised a competition with lots of games for the children.
It has been pure magic as the project has become a point of connection with the local community of the island, its culture, landscape and natural beauty, as well as with countless people from all over the world whose curiosity and passion has led us to coincide in such a special place.
An experience that I treasure in my heart and that will stay with me for the rest of my life. The attention received by Tumaini is unbeatable. You feel their affection, their light and their company wherever you are, wherever you go, before, during and after the trip. The connection and the bond they establish with the volunteers is very special.
- Altea Gimeno Santos Juanes
tumaini
All in all a lot of fun, laughing all the time. The local people, the staff, the volunteers. A great personal quality. Everything was perfect. The attention of Tumaini has been very good, necessary for me to dare to take the step.
- Héctor Tomás Huercio
tumaini
I loved getting to know the island through these FNPF activities. For those who like snorkelling, it is a paradise. I have fulfilled all my personal objectives: living together, languages, discovering Asia, working in an environmental activity ..... I have had enough free time to rest, do sport (diving) and get to know the island. (Attention Tumaini) Great, I appreciate this first filter that you make to be sure to go to an activity that is really worthwhile.
- Mónica Parramón Ponz