Welcome to your program! On arrival, you will be picked up by a local staff/volunteer and taken to your accommodation to rest. You must have had a long journey, and you're best prepared for the orientation the next day!
You will undergo an orientation on your intercultural experience ahead. The orientation includes introduction of organization, managing hopes and concerns, basic Bahasa Indonesia, rules and regulations, and emergency procedures. You will also be briefed about your volunteering project by its staff. At the end of the day, you will depart to your project location and be transferred to your on-site accommodation.
On your first day, there will be an induction, and then the volunteering activities will commence. Guided by a dedicated facilitator who represents the local community, you will be assisting workshops on household financial management, basic waste management, and other skills that you may have. You may also be participating in their traditional weaving activity or any cultural and religious ceremonies that take place during your stay.
During your free time and weekends, you are free to explore the area and experience the local culture as you wish!
Every month, you will have a 1 to 2-hour session with fellow volunteers and staff to discuss your experience so far, and how to move forward with your current situation.
Before your departure home, you will have an end-of-stay orientation to reflect on your experiences and how it affects your perspective.
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