Volunteer work in permaculture garden in Bali
- Directly at the sea
- High recreational value
- Knowledge sharing
This project is not expected to be available until the end of 2024.
You love gardening and would like to do something good for the environment? Or are your strengths more social or marketing? At our volunteer project in the permaculture garden in Bali, you will not only learn everything about organic farming, but you can also get actively involved in various areas! Participate in the design and maintenance of the garden, make your own compost, take care of the chickens, support the team with their online presence, run courses and events and much more. Sustainability, education and networking - that's what it's all about. Become part of this special community and inspire people to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle!
Canggu
from 18 years
2 - 24 weeks
/ from €3.000
Monday - Thursday
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Project ID : FA-BA449
As a volunteerBali & Indonesia
2 - 24 weeks / from €3.000
to the cost overview
What's the matter?
The organization focuses specifically on local and organic farming. The focus of their work is to prevent organic waste from simply being disposed of. Because by collecting expired products from local stands and shops, the so-called "black gold" is produced here - the valuable compost. This is used, among other things, for their own 2000 square meter permaculture garden. A variety of plants grow here that need regular care. The chickens and cows that live on the farm serve to feed on invasive pests while contributing to the nutrient supply of the soil in the form of excrement. Regular community events also take place here, as well as lots of projects where like-minded people work together to achieve the goal of sustainable agriculture. The garden is a place for encounters, networking and education.
The use of chemicals in agriculture has expanded throughout agriculture over the past few centuries, resulting in contamination of soil, water and vegetation. These pesticides, which remain in the soil years or even decades after application, have been shown to degrade and damage soil microbial communities. Despite attempts to regulate the effects of chemicals in agriculture, pesticide use continues to be widespread, leading to agricultural degradation and losses. Permaculture offers an alternative to destructive chemical agriculture, where agricultural ecosystems grow in ways that promote sustainability, regeneration and self-sufficiency. Instead of mass production at the expense of quality, sustainable agriculture offers an orientation for an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
The goal of permaculture is to preserve and teach the wisdom of local agriculture, thereby inspiring people to be more concerned with an eco-friendly lifestyle, their food and the ecosystem. Taking only what is necessary and giving back more than you took is the mentality that has guided and will continue to guide the garden and the broader permaculture community. This attitude and knowledge should also be passed on to the younger generations. In the long term, the company also wants to create more social initiatives for farmers in Bali. It also wants to set up cooperatives to give farmers a say in local supply chains and markets. Last but not least, the project should help to build bridges between the local population and the immigrants and to form networks.
Your tasks as a volunteer
The work in the permaculture garden is very varied. You will support the team with the following tasks, for example:
- Garden and nursery maintenance
- planting and irrigation
- Collecting expired products and making compost
- Distribute food to the needy
- Assisting in the improvement of agricultural systems based on the principles of permaculture
- Marketing of community events and courses on the website and in social media
- Creation of lessons about permaculture for children
- Guided tours through the garden
- Cleaning the chicken coop
- Egg production monitoring
You will get to know all areas of the project and gain a wide range of experiences. Depending on their competence, however, volunteers can also focus more on a specific area.
In addition, the organization is always on the lookout for fresh ideas, whether for keeping chickens, flower gardens, community events or online presence. Here you can get involved according to your interests and skills!
You normally work Monday to Friday from 7am to 12pm. You have the weekends free and can explore the area independently. The activities vary daily and it is therefore difficult to map an exact daily routine. Basically, however, you can imagine your working day as follows: Normally, the day begins with composting or cleaning the chicken coop. Then you and the rest of the team tend the garden and nursery by planting, watering and harvesting. Between 9am and 10am everyone goes to the bamboo hut to help with the assigned projects. The projects include, for example, the design of lessons for the children, monitoring egg production or creating a tour of the garden. The working day ends with a delicious homemade lunch.
When community events take place, you also help with the preparation, construction, etc. The events are as diverse as the garden itself: from workshops to markets and live music, everything is included.
The recommended time to help out in the permaculture garden is from March to the end of November. December to February is the rainy season in Bali. During this time, the project will continue to take place, but the working hours can be different because they are based on the weather.
For the project you should have good knowledge of English. You should also enjoy gardening and be interested in permaculture, regenerative agriculture and food growing. If you already have practical experience, whether in marketing, SEO, social media or as a gardener, engineer, electrician, ... - you can always use your individual strengths here! Digital nomads who want to contribute their skills to the permaculture community are also welcome.
Accommodation Catering
Accommodation in Canggu - Bali
Your accommodation is in Serenity 2, a branch of Serenity Eco Guest Houses. There, permaculture is practiced with the limited resources at your disposal, such as reduced plastic consumption, composting and waste separation.
You will be accommodated together with other volunteers in a cozy dormitory (2-4 people) with a shared bathroom. Common rooms, kitchen and WiFi are available and your room will be cleaned once a week. Nevertheless, the volunteers are asked to keep the rooms clean at all times. Because the Guest House is in the center of town, numerous restaurants, cafes and shops are within a 5 minute motorbike ride or 15 minute walk. You can reach the site by motorbike in about 10 minutes.
Location
Canggu
The Canggu project site is located in the southwest of Bali, directly on the coast. Although the place itself is rather small, there is a lot to see and do here. Beautiful beaches and landscapes are right on your doorstep. But the town also has many interesting restaurants, cafés and shops to offer.
Canggu is very popular among travellers, which means you can meet, exchange ideas and network with people from all over the world. Bali has generally been considered a hotspot of digital bohemia for years and attracts countless backpackers and digital nomads every year. But you will also meet yoga tourists, package holidaymakers, surfers and many others here!
So Bali offers something for everyone: Whether you like exploring nature or cities, are looking for the best surfing wave or the best yoga spot, are interested in local culture, cuisine or nightlife. If you are also committed to environmental and sustainability issues and would like to learn more about them, you have definitely come to the right place.
Your free time in Canggu
Bali offers you a wide range of leisure activities. During the weekdays you can walk from your accommodation to the beach after work and relax or surf there. The coast is only a five-minute walk away. You can also explore the many cafés and restaurants with the other volunteers. In the evening you can then discover the bars and night markets, because the area offers a vibrant nightlife. The area is considered safe both during the day and at night, even if you are traveling alone.
On the weekends you can go on excursions. With a rented motorcycle or a motorcycle taxi you can visit many exciting temples, such as the impressive Hindu water temple Pura Ulun Danu Bratan or Pura Tanah Lot. The Besikalung Forest is also worth a visit with its wildlife and breathtaking nature. During the trip you can enjoy the beautiful landscape with palm trees and rice terraces. With a bit of luck, you might experience a small or large festival on site!
In addition, some cities are just an hour's drive away. For example Ubud - especially popular among veggie and yoga fans - or Kuta - perfect for going out or surfing. In Bali's largest city, Denpansar, you can learn more about Indonesia's history and culture in museums and temples, or explore the local beach.
On-site procedure
Arrival in Bali
You will land at Denpasar International Airport, where you will be picked up by a team member and driven to your accommodation. Depending on the traffic situation, you will arrive at your accommodation after about an hour. The friendly staff at the reception of the Guest House will welcome you there. If you want, you can rent a motorbike here for about 700.000 IDR (45 €) per month. Alternatively, you can always take motorcycle taxis if you don't want to drive yourself. You will then be taken to the rooms of the accommodation, where you will first have the opportunity to meet the other volunteers and recover from your trip.
Orientation program in Canggu
The orientation program starts the next day directly at the accommodation. One of the founders of the company will introduce you and the other new volunteers to the project and show you the area around the accommodation, the beach, the supermarket and the way to the project site. While you are on the road, you are welcome to ask questions and clarify ambiguities. After the orientation you will also be taken directly to the project location, the permaculture garden, where you will be given a tour to get a basic understanding of what each aspect of the project stands for. You will also start here with light work in the garden before you sit down comfortably for lunch. After a brief debriefing, we head back to the accommodation.
Your first day in the project
The next day, the real work begins! Since you have to get to the project site on your own, you either drive there yourself or take a motorcycle taxi. The journey takes about 10 minutes. There, an experienced volunteer will explain the tasks to you and familiarize you with them. Krishna, your team leader, is also there if you have any questions or need help!
Pricing
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base fee€ 3.000, -
included
Services
Before departure
- Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
- Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
- Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
- Non-binding flight advice
- Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
- RGV t-shirt
On site
- Orientation program with the team on site
- Support and guidance from the on-site team
- RGV 24h emergency number
- Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
- Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
- Accommodation in guest house
- Meals: breakfast and lunch
After return
- Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
- Reflection course on your experiences abroad
- Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Daily drive to the project
Individual
Recommended additional offers
& must-haves
Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?
With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.
The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.
These special tariffs give you special added value:
- maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
- generous baggage allowance
- Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.
The following building blocks are included:
- Health Insurance
- Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
- Travel insurance
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Per weekEinzelzimmer125 €
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Two tools to get you started on your personal developmentPersonal development introductory courseFree of charge
Canggu
Team
site
Your contact person in Bali is Krishna. He was born and raised on the island and runs the guest house and yoga retreat with his family. He is one of the founders of the permaculture garden and takes care of the finances, the team and the human resources department, among other things. He is very fond of meditation and loves to work on projects dealing with environmental issues. He is also passionate about making Bali a sustainable tourism destination.
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FAQ
to the project
How far in advance do I have to register?
Ideally your registration takes place at least 3-6 months before the desired departure date, But also short-term registrations are up 1-2 months before the planned departure is possible.
But it could be that your dream project is already booked. In this case we will try together to find a suitable alternative for you.
Can I travel with a friend or in a group?
Yes! On request we enable a double room if you for two with a friend or a friend, or an apartment or other suitable accommodation for groups.
We are very happy to enable our participants to go on a project and share accommodation with friends. Shared accommodation is usually possible both in the volunteer house and with the host family, although the room in the volunteer house may also be shared with other participants. In some locations there is also the option of sharing an apartment.
When registering, please always mention the person(s) traveling with you!
Can I combine projects?
Yes! You can combine projects at one location, at different locations, but also in different countries. It is also possible to combine a project with a trip. You can specify your desired combination directly when registering.
Combination options at a glance:
- Combine programs in one country
- Combine programs across countries
- Combine a program with a language course
- Combine a program with ours Adventure & Trips
There are a few things Project combinations to note: The minimum length of stay per project must be observed and you may incur additional costs for country combinations, for example for an intermediate flight.
What are the project fees used for?
Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.
Which visa do I need for Indonesia?
German nationals can apply for a tourist visa upon arrival, for a fee of around €30 (IDR 500.000). In addition to a passport, you need a return or onward flight ticket to another country. The visa is valid for a stay of up to 30 days and can be extended by a further 30 days on site.
For longer stays you can use the B211A visa visa-indonesia.com apply for. This costs €270 on the website. You will receive the letter of invitation for the visa and other information from us.
What vaccinations/ health precautions do I need?
If you are traveling from a yellow fever area, you need a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise there are no compulsory vaccinations.
We generally recommend a consultation in a practice for travel and tropical medicine.
You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.
What language skills do I need for the project?
In order to be able to communicate well with the team on site, you should definitely have good English skills.
What are the requirements for the environmental project?
No special prior knowledge is required to participate. Motivation, good health, the ability to work in a team, fun working outdoors and an interest in environmental issues are important.
What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?
Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.
For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.
Ready to get involved as a volunteer in Bali & Indonesia? Start your adventure abroad with Rainbow Garden Village!
Rainbow Garden Village has been offering volunteer work and internships abroad since 1999. What started as a small student initiative in Ghana has now grown into an organization with over 250 projects around the world.
You can be sure that your work as a volunteer will be an unforgettable experience. Bring your commitment and your knowledge to do good locally - and at the same time benefit from the unique experiences that will promote your personal development.
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Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.
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Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.
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