Volunteer opportunities in Indonesia

National Park Environmental Conservation

Involvement Volunteers International · Environment, EducationFee

Support conservation work in Kalimantan, including reforestation and environmental education. The minimum stay is one week.

North Bali Coral Reef Restoration and Scuba Diving Volunteer Program

Volunteering Solutions · EnvironmentFee

Volunteers join a local diver team to monitor and restore coral reefs in Pemuteran, Bali. The program costs from USD 1,308 and lasts 2–8 weeks, with starts every Sunday.

Online Position at Total Mind Learning

Total Mind Learning · via Omprakash

Orangutan and sun bear care programme (Samboja Lestari, Nyaru Menteng)

BOS Foundation · via Here to Share picks · Animals & wildlife, EnvironmentFee

Two-week programmes building enrichment and habitat for rescued orangutans and sun bears. Programme fee applies.

Palang Merah Indonesia volunteer corps (KSR, TSR)

Palang Merah Indonesia · via Here to Share picks · Disaster relief, Health

Join the Indonesian Red Cross through your local PMI branch: the volunteer corps (KSR) for disaster response, first aid and blood drives, or as a professional volunteer (TSR) lending your skills.

Pengajar Muda: a year teaching in a remote district

Indonesia Mengajar · via Here to Share picks · Education

Graduates aged 30 or under spend a year teaching at a primary school in a remote district. Recruitment opens once a year, usually between January and March.

Professional volunteers for orangutan rehabilitation

BOS Foundation · via Here to Share picks · Animals & wildlife

Vets, vet technicians and researchers can volunteer their expertise at BOS rehabilitation centres.

Relawan Nusantara disaster and community volunteers

Relawan Nusantara · via Here to Share picks · Community & social, Disaster relief

Join Rumah Zakat's volunteer network for disaster response and community programmes.

Rumah Zakat volunteer school (Sekolah Relawan)

Rumah Zakat · via Here to Share picks · Community & social, Education

Rumah Zakat's programme for training and mobilising community volunteers.

Sea Turtle Conservation for Teenagers

GoEco · Animals & wildlife, EnvironmentFee

Join a sea turtle conservation program in Bali for teenagers aged 15–17. A programme fee applies.

Sea Turtle Conservation in Nusa Penida

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Animals & wildlife, EnvironmentFee

Help conserve endangered sea turtles on Nusa Penida by assisting with feeding and cleaning. Programme fees start at USD 777, plus a registration fee.

Sokola Institute volunteer

Sokola Institute · via Here to Share picks · Education

Support education for indigenous and marginalised communities, from the forests of Jambi to coastal Makassar.

Sports Coaching, Lombok

Involvement Volunteers International · Children & youth, Events & sportsFee

Share sports skills with children in Lombok and promote the physical and mental health benefits of sports. Minimum stay: one week.

Sports Coaching, Lovina

Involvement Volunteers International · Children & youth, Events & sportsFee

Coach children in Lovina, sharing sports skills and encouraging them to learn and stay active. Minimum stay: one week.

Sports Education in Lovina

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Children & youth, Events & sportsFee

Share sports expertise with children in Lovina, highlighting the benefits of sports for physical and mental well-being. Programme fees start at USD 435, plus a registration fee.

Sports Education in Senggigi

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Children & youth, Events & sportsFee

Lead sports and physical activities for children in Senggigi, encouraging teamwork, confidence, and active play. Programme fees start at USD 455, plus a registration fee; placements last 1–12 weeks.

Sungai Watch community cleanups

Sungai Watch · via Here to Share picks · Environment

Weekly river, mangrove and beach cleanups in Bali. Dates are posted closer to each cleanup; register on their page.

Teach For Indonesia community volunteering

Teach For Indonesia (BINUS) · via Here to Share picks · Education, Community & social

Tutoring, blood drives and environmental activities with BINUS's community volunteering programme.

Teaching in Lovina

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Education, Children & youthFee

Teach English to students aged 8–12 in local elementary schools in Lovina. Programme fees start at USD 435, plus a registration fee.

Teaching in Senggigi

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Education, Children & youthFee

Teach English-based subjects to primary school children in Lombok using interactive lessons, games, arts, sports, and music. Programme fees start at USD 455, plus a registration fee; placements last 1–12 weeks.

Teaching in Ubud

International Volunteer HQ · via IVHQ · Education, Children & youthFee

Teach English in elementary schools in Ubud, either independently or with another volunteer. Programme fees start at USD 395, plus a registration fee; placements last 1–12 weeks.

Trash Hero Ambon: weekly community cleanup

Trash Hero Ambon · via Trash Hero Indonesia · Environment, Community & social

Join Trash Hero Ambon's free weekly community cleanup; bring a reusable bottle. There is no sign-up fee, and the weekly meeting point and time are posted on the chapter's page.

Trash Hero Amed: weekly community cleanup

Trash Hero Amed · via Trash Hero Indonesia · Environment, Community & social

Join Trash Hero Amed's free weekly community cleanup; bring a reusable bottle. There is no sign-up fee, and the weekly meeting point and time are posted on the chapter's page.

Trash Hero Baubau: weekly community cleanup

Trash Hero Baubau · via Trash Hero Indonesia · Environment, Community & social

Join Trash Hero Baubau's free weekly community cleanup; bring a reusable bottle. There is no sign-up fee, and the weekly meeting point and time are posted on the chapter's page.

Trash Hero Bayan: weekly community cleanup

Trash Hero Bayan · via Trash Hero Indonesia · Environment, Community & social

Join Trash Hero Bayan's free weekly community cleanup; bring a reusable bottle. There is no sign-up fee, and the weekly meeting point and time are posted on the chapter's page.