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WHY we need you in Bali
- Approx 14.3% of the population in Bali live below the poverty line
- Volunteering in this region creates employment opportunities for the local staff & helps invigorate the local economy.
- Many villages lack education and even access to clean water and electricity.
- Bali has been growing in environmental problems such as pollution and freshwater scarcity.
HOW can you help?
- Asssit staff at local dog rehabilitation centres in Bali, where your help is needed
- Bring along a caring attitude to love and care for these abandoned dogs, with the home of giving them a loving home
- Help to feed and care for the dogs at the home, alongside local staff
- Assist with the animal outreach program in the local community
WHAT can you do?
- Socialise with the dogs, love them and get them prepared for potential adoption
- Give the dogs daily walks
- Clean the dogs, their cages and the animal centre
- Help to find and take in stray dogs from the streets
- Educate the community by dropping off leaflets about the importance of animal wealfare
Why Involvement Volunteers International?
- Non Profit Org & Charity with 33+ Years Experience
- 13 Projects to Choose From in Bali
- Social Experiences - Sharing with International Volunteers
- Excellent Safety Record, In-Country 24/7 Support & Emergency Assistance
- 1 Application Fee - Multiple Countries
PROJECT NAME: STRAY DOG REHABILITATION
LOCATION: UBUD, BALI
START DATES: WEEKLY (SAT/SUN ARRIVALS)
ACCOMMODATION: VOLUNTEER HOUSE
MIN DURATION: ONE WEEK
MIN AGE: 16+
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A
Overview
If you’ve ever traveled through Asia, you’re sure to have seen many stray dogs wandering in the streets scavenging, close to fast moving cars and all the hustle and bustle. In most cases approx these dogs do not have a proper home and as a result are not well looked after or fed regularly.
On this program, you’ll work within local animal shelters alongside caring animal lovers with the aim of rehabilitating stray dogs so that in time they may be ready for adoption by a loving family.
The project also operates the Animal Birth Control Program to educate pet owners of the importance of having dogs spayed and neutered.
You’ll assist daily exercise for the dogs, cleaning, socializing, and giving them lots of love and affection!
Location
Ubud, pronounced ‘oobood’ is located centrally in the heart of Balinese culture. Far removed from the tourist crowds of Kuta, it is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists’ workshops and galleries and a general feeling of well being. Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to this unique destination – scenic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces and rivers.
Project Tasks
- To assist in the daily runnings of the centre
- Feed, walk, care for and clean the dogs and the centre
- Help with community outreach and spreading awareness on animal wealfare
Food & Accommodation
Ubud Outskirts (Pejeng) is approx. 15 min drive from Ubud. We’re talking pigs, chickens, roosters crowing…. This is a real Balinese experience! Standard accommodation will be in shared bedrooms in dedicated volunteer guest houses in the outskirts of Ubud, within genuine local Balinese communities. A free shuttle to Ubud exists 4 times p/week, otherwise taxi’s are super cheap especially when sharing with your new volunteer mates. Living conditions are comfortable and clean, with fans in the rooms. A minimart/grocery store is 5 minute walk. You can expect regular interaction with locals where you can practice your new found language skills. You can expect to share a room with between 4-8 other volunteers. The bathroom is shared and has hot water and western toilets.
*For couples or those wanting more privacy, there are upgrade accommodation options available
All volunteers have access to a swimming pool (10 min walk from volunteer house), which can be used for a fee of approx US$3. There are also several gyms nearby. There are many ATM’s in Ubud centre. Wi-Fi is available at the volunteer guest house. Internet cafés are also nearby.
*All participants are expected to be environmentally responsible and to use all resources with restraint, especially water, paper and electricity. You will be expected to clean up after yourself, and to play your part to keep the accommodation neat and tidy.
As a volunteer in bali, you’ll receive 3 traditional meals each day on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (breakfast and dinner). Indonesian food is tasty and diverse and volunteers can expect dishes included nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables), mie goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian cooking uses a lot of tofu and tempeh (soy beans).
Breakfasts are varied and include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast etc. Tea, coffee will be available at the volunteer house. Purified water is available in the volunteer house. We do not recommend that you drink the tap water. If volunteers wish to eat out in Ubud, there are a large numbers of restaurants and local warungs (restaurants) to suit all tastes and budgets. There is also a western café in the village for fresh fruit juices, fresh coconuts and sweet treats. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply so we can make arrangements for you.
Standard
Projects
- Culture Orientation Week, Ubud
- Stray Dog Rehabilitation, Ubud
- Kindergarten Teaching, Ubud
- Nutrition & Health Education, Ubud
- Primary School Teaching, Ubud
- *Community Construction, Ubud
- Environmental Education, Ubud
- *English Teaching, Lovina
- *Kindergarten Teaching, Lovina
- *Cultural Orientation Week, Lovina
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1 Week - $435
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2 Weeks - $495
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3 Weeks - $650
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1 Month - $885
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2 Months - $1880
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3 Months - $2770
*Lovina location costs additional US$50 p/week due to location/ running costs
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Meals
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Airport Pickup
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Local Transportation
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1 Day Orientation
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24/7 In-Country Support
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Project Materials & Equipment
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Pre-departure Expert Advice
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Preperation Tools & Checklists
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Certificate of Completion
- Application fee is one off per person (unlimited placements)
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- Discounts may apply if travelling in a pair or group!
- All credit card /international fees included in below pricing! 🙂
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FAQ
If you love all things canine, have a love for animals and have a caring nature, then this is the project for you. Animals lovers of all kinds are encouraged to apply. This may be a confronting placement but also very rewarding. These animals need love, attention and support, as well as to feel secure in their environment. If you have a calming and positive attitude, your help here will be much appriciated.
- Accommodation
- 3 meals p/day & 2 p/day at weekends
- Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
- Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
- 1 day orientation
- Daily transportation to project
- In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
- Fundraising support
- University course credits (where applicable)
- Certificate of Completion
- Airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Tours, Souvenirs & spending money
Included in the program fees is a half day orientation which starts on the Monday. This is important to help you become familiar with your surroundings, as well as learning about the local customs & culture to help you get the most from your volunteering experience.
Typical Orientation Includes:
- Meet & greet with your new team and coordinators!
- Introduction meeting, general rules, setting expectations, advice on health and safety and handling of documents.
- Overview of the 2 week schedule and daily routine
- Overview of the common health issues in the area and options
- Demonstration of a health check and required guidelines and safety precautions
- Planning session with the team
Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.
A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Denpasar International Airport (DPS). You must arrive between 00:00 to 23:59 on Sunday.
If arriving outside the pickup times on Sunday, you can book a private transfer for US$50.
If arriving during the week, or on Saturday, we charge US$50 for any extra night’s accommodation before your program, and another US$50 fee for a private transfer.
Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).
From the international airport to the Ubud Penestanan accommodation, it takes 1-1.5 hours by road, and to the Pejeng accommodation it takes around 1.5-2 hours.
Indicative Schedule
You will work at the animal shelter from 9:00 to midday and then again in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00. Your daily tasks will include,
– Walking, feeding, cleaning the dogs and their cages
– Socializing with the dogs to help them adapt to people so they are more adoption ready
– Animal outreach assistance. Assistance in Locating and capturing stray dogs in the community
– Education Outreach such as dropping brochures or conducting local talks about animal welfare and the importance of spaying & neutering pets.
Weekends are always free for relaxing or sightseeing of your choice. Our ground operators will help you organize additional trips with special (non tourist) rates which can be paid directly in local currency. Be sure to check out Mount Agung, the beaches of Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur or cycling and trekking tours on Mount Batur, visits to local temples and rice terraces.
*No special requirements needed for this program
Indonesia has to be one of the most interesting countries in the world for cultural learning for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handicrafts, and performing arts. Indonesia has around 330 ethnic groups, each with cultural identities developed over centuries, and influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, and European sources.
Millions of small farmers, farm workers and fishers are unable to tap into the opportunities offered by years of economic growth. They are often geographically isolated and lack access to basic infrastructure and support.
Bali is a Hindu Island, Balinese traditional cultures are still present, making the island charming and beautiful. Traditional Balinese clothing worn by women covers their shoulders and knees, especially, when they go to the temple and when they have a ceremony day.
IVI have a variety of programs designed to immerse volunteers into the local lifestyle in order to experience the unique culture, build life long relationships and benefit the people that need it the most.
Bali is situated just south of the equator. It has a hot and tropical climate year round.
The wet season is from November to March, and the dry season from April to October (although there may still be some showers) The rains usually only last for a few hours, so you will usually still get some sunshine during the day.
The rainy season brings about humidity and it is generally hot year round, from 20 to 33 degrees. Cooler temperatures can be found up North in the mountain regions.
Bali culture is incredible, rich in tradition and spirituality which focuses mainly on art and religion, with the two often expressed through each other. Many Balinese people are an artist of some kind and spend their leisure time working on hobbies and artwork that have been passed down through generations.
Many public areas, homes and paddy fields are decorated by detailed paintaings, intricate carvings, fine weaving, statues and various artworks. Life in Bali is very much communal and centered around local villages with the community institution or ‘Banjar’ responsible for many aspects of life. The Balinese have a word, “Niskala” which means that which cannot be sensed directly, but can only be felt within.
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