Background: Purworejo is located in the southernmost part of Central java, so the southern part of this city is lowland and eastern part is highland. Because of this situation, the community in south of the city live near the beach, and the eastern community work as a farmer, or gardener. The main commodities are rice, corn, etc. This project focuses in one of elementary school in Purworejo. This school is located in the centre of the village. Since this school is located in the village, this school has little chance to meet and interact with international volunteers. Therefore, workcamp project will give them opportunity to share and communicate with international volunteers. The activities in the project site are related to renovation of school facilities and educational to the local school there.
Work:
In this workcamp, the volunteer will do some tasks related to Renovation and Education, they will paint some facilities in that local school like painting the wall, making book-shelf, etc. Also they will take part in teaching the elementary students especially basic English. So they will be motivated in learning English at school.
Study theme:
The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time:
During the free time, volunteer will have a chance to visit Borobudur Temple or Jogjakarta.
Accommodation:
The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location:
The workcamp will take place in Purworejo. It is located about 200 km south away from Semarang
Terminal:
Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement:
none
Participant fee:
2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 180 €)
Age min:
18
Location:
The workcamp will take place in Purworejo. It is located about 2
Work: Work: Planting mangrove, and other trees for beach, environment education to local people and children, school visits for environment education and Olympic Games for environment. Location: Location: Mangkang, Semarang Central Java Indonesia.Language: English should be spoken among participants Partner: Project: The project, mainly will be promoting the preservation natural diversity and sea shore from the abrasion because of no more mangrove and too strong waves from the ocean will be the main focus of the camp. This project will be the third year project organized by IIWC in answering the needs of preserving the coastal side of North Java Sea in Mangkang. About 2 km costal line in Mangkang area is now in danger due to the abrasion of the sea, cutting mangrove by local people and heavy force from the river flows. The local community would like to make a green belt along the damaged coastal line. It has been more than 7 years they try to get help from the government or the other environment institution but until now there is only 1 km green belt done. So, last summer, on August 1st-2nd 2009, during the 2nd Mangkang Camp 2009, IIWC together with LSM Lepaas organized the 1st Jamboree Mangrove International in this area. 350 volunteers from Indonesia together with 20 international volunteers participated in this Jamboree and they succeeded to plant more than 60.000 mangrove seeds. This action made a great impact. The local people are more aware with this issue; more students do planting mangrove project in Mangkang more regularly, the local company would like to help providing the seeds, and the local government is considering the idea to create Mangrove center in Mangkang. However, in order to keep the sustainability of the project for the result of the green Mangkang in the future, IIWC commits to keep doing the voluntary activities in Mangkang.The aims of the camps are to help to increase the awareness of the local people and the fisherman to protect their environment as well as their future. Requirements: Special remarks: Very hot and less hygiene condition of poor coastal area, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education (especially about mangrove and how to take care of it) and Olympic games for environment education for small children aged from 6-12 and adult. Accomodation and food: Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking.
Work: Work: School visits, English Competition, Organizing Bazaar and cultural night, Discussion, crazy games for Independence Day, cooking session, games and cultural exchanges, etc. Location: Location: Mlangsen Village, Blora Central Java Indonesia.Language: English should be spoken among participants Partner: Project: In cooperation with the local library of Blora, the volunteer will run some activities of English competition, games and cultural exchange with local people, organizing bazaar and competition for Independence Day also organize cultural night. Last year project was highly appreciated by the local government, local people and the involvement of the local people was so nice. The aims of the camp is to increase the reading habit of English among the local students, encourage them to learn more as well as to learn Indonesian culture by joining the festival for Independence Day. Requirements: Special remarks: be ready to organize bazaar and English competition for students, many ideas for games, competition and cultural exchange. So enthusiastic local children, be patient and have big big smiles!!! Accomodation and food: Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking
Work: Work: Planting mangrove, and other trees for beach, environment education to local people and children, school visits for environment education and Olympic Games for environment. Location: Location: Mangkang, Semarang Central Java Indonesia.Language: English should be spoken among participants Partner: Project: The project, mainly will be promoting the preservation natural diversity and sea shore from the abrasion because of no more mangrove and too strong waves from the ocean will be the main focus of the camp. This project will be the third year project organized by IIWC in answering the needs of preserving the coastal side of North Java Sea in Mangkang. About 2 km costal line in Mangkang area is now in danger due to the abrasion of the sea, cutting mangrove by local people and heavy force from the river flows. The local community would like to make a green belt along the damaged coastal line. It has been more than 7 years they try to get help from the government or the other environment institution but until now there is only 1 km green belt done. So, last summer, on August 1st-2nd 2009, during the 2nd Mangkang Camp 2009, IIWC together with LSM Lepaas organized the 1st Jamboree Mangrove International in this area. 350 volunteers from Indonesia together with 20 international volunteers participated in this Jamboree and they succeeded to plant more than 60.000 mangrove seeds. This action made a great impact. The local people are more aware with this issue; more students do planting mangrove project in Mangkang more regularly, the local company would like to help providing the seeds, and the local government is considering the idea to create Mangrove center in Mangkang. However, in order to keep the sustainability of the project for the result of the green Mangkang in the future, IIWC commits to keep doing the voluntary activities in Mangkang.The aims of the camps are to help to increase the awareness of the local people and the fisherman to protect their environment as well as their future. Requirements: Special remarks: Very hot and less hygiene condition of poor coastal area, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education (especially about mangrove and how to take care of it) and Olympic games for environment education for small children aged from 6-12 and adult. Accomodation and food: Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking.
Work: Work: Planting mangrove, and other trees for beach, environment education to local people and children, school visits for environment education and Olympic Games for environment. Location: Location: Mangkang, Semarang Central Java Indonesia. Partner: Project: The project, mainly will be promoting the preservation natural diversity and sea shore from the abrasion because of no more mangrove and too strong waves from the ocean will be the main focus of the camp. This project will be the third year project organized by IIWC in answering the needs of preserving the coastal side of North Java Sea in Mangkang. About 2 km costal line in Mangkang area is now in danger due to the abrasion of the sea, cutting mangrove by local people and heavy force from the river flows. The local community would like to make a green belt along the damaged coastal line. It has been more than 7 years they try to get help from the government or the other environment institution but until now there is only 1 km green belt done. So, last summer, on August 1st-2nd 2009, during the 2nd Mangkang Camp 2009, IIWC together with LSM Lepaas organized the 1st Jamboree Mangrove International in this area. 350 volunteers from Indonesia together with 20 international volunteers participated in this Jamboree and they succeeded to plant more than 60.000 mangrove seeds. This action made a great impact. The local people are more aware with this issue; more students do planting mangrove project in Mangkang more regularly, the local company would like to help providing the seeds, and the local government is considering the idea to create Mangrove center in Mangkang. However, in order to keep the sustainability of the project for the result of the green Mangkang in the future, IIWC commits to keep doing the voluntary activities in Mangkang.The aims of the camps are to help to increase the awareness of the local people and the fisherman to protect their environment as well as their future. Requirements: Special remarks: Very hot and less hygiene condition of poor coastal area, be ready with sun block and sun burnt. Bring some ideas for environment education (especially about mangrove and how to take care of it) and Olympic games for environment education for small children aged from 6-12 and adult. Accomodation and food: Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag is needed, self cooking.Language: English should be spoken among participants
Background: The Pandan village is located in Rembang regency. The word ‘Pandan' itself means such a kind of leave which smell good and it also can be used to make a plaited mat. This village provides a natural scenery and far away from pollution. By this project, as a pilot project in elementary school in Rembang regency can give some contributions in educational program and give a good effect for the development of this village. The foundation wishes to introduce and give new improving program to the social community and keep providing assistance to local village and inhabitants, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounter. In this sense it would like to involve international volunteers both in renovating the area and education in the local instance.
Work:
The volunteers will do renovation paint in local school and be involved in educational activities with children (they will mainly teach English and basic hygiene practices like cleaning hands, cutting nail). The school will be in Pandan Elementary School with around 100 students and 10 local teachers.
Study theme:
The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities.
Leisure Time:
During the free time, the volunteers may also visit Goa Akbar (Big Cave) and Goa Maharani (Maharani Cave) which have own characteristics from the other tourism. Near these caves, there is tourism object called Wisata Bahari Lamongan (the object lies along the beach which is completed with some interesting game, performance and swimming pool).
Accommodation:
The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location:
Pandan village with around 2000 population lies close to North Coast and the north part of Java Island. It is a small village about 3 kilometers from the city centre. Most of villagers live as farmers and some as traders. Their main products are corn and rice. They are also raise cows and fowls. Some of the inhabitants are as a seller of Lontong Tuyuhan (The Special Food) which is popular in this regency and surrounded. This village has good road with mountain and farm sceneries surround it. The village is about 120 kms away from Semarang city.
Terminal:
Semarang airport, railway station
Special Requirement:
none
Participant fee:
2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 180 €)
Age min:
18
Location:
Pandan village with around 2000 population lies close to North C
Background: MTs Winong was founded in 1980 which is located in Wiong Village – Pati Regency. MTS Winong is kind of junior high school which runs based on islamic paradigma. The students learn about social and science subject including English subject. Beside fomal subjectS, the students also have extra lesson which are reading and learning the Holy Qur'an. In accomodating students hobby and creativity, the school also have several clubs which are red cross, boys and girls scout, sport, handicraft and multimedia (computer). In recent years, MTS Winong started to held immersion class. This immersion class employs English as major of class learning communication. This special class obliges the students and teachers have better understanding in English language. Therefore, the participation volunteer from abroad is regarded usefull in motivating the students as well as the teachers in active on English. Through voluntary service activity, they would like to host foreign volunteers. Because we believe that their interaction with the children, during education and vocational classes and other activities like fun English will be of great benefit as their students have little or no chances to meet and live with people from other cultures. The intercultural dimension that they presence, would also be welcomed and valued by their school community. The support that the volunteers will give to their teacher, particularly those English teachers, will be invaluable. Moreover, this project is also aimed to accommodate motivated volunteer to preserve living in Asian culture in general and Indonesian culture in specific. Furthermore, it also gives opportunity to the volunteers to contribute her/his skill and knowledge on the educational field.
Work:
The volunteer will teach students simple basic English and introduce some English kids songs. The volunteers will also do simple renovation to the school such as making bookshelf for a library or painting the classroom. They will l also involved in other activities like culture exchange and playing with the kids.
Study theme:
The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time:
During the free time, the volunteers may visit some interesting places in Winong. Moreover volunteers will also have a chance to visit Pati Citi in the afternoon or at night.
Accommodation:
The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location:
The workcamp will take place in Winong village, Pati Regency. It is located about 150 km east away from Semarang
Terminal:
Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement:
none
Participant fee:
2.520.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with180 €)
Age min:
18
Location:
The workcamp will take place in Winong village, Pati Regency. It
Background: Semarang is located on the northern coast of Java. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. Two rivers run through the city, one on the east side and one through the west side, essentially dividing the city into thirds. The population of Semarang is predominantly Javanese, though with smaller numbers of people from many regions in Indonesia. The city is known for its large ethnically Chinese population. The main languages spoken are Indonesian and Javanese. Sometimes Hokkien Chinese or Mandarin is spoken among the Chinese minority. Semarang is home to several notable universities and high schools. A notable state-owned university at Semarang is Diponegoro University and Semarang State University. Other notable universities areSoegijapranata Catholic University and Sultan Agung Islamic University. As a result of its large ethnically Chinese population, the city boasts several Chinese temples. These include Sam Po Kong (Gedung Batu), built in honour of the Chinese Great Admiral Zheng He who visited the area in 1405, and Tay Kak Sie Temple. Blenduk Church, a 1753 Protestant church built by the Dutch, is located in the old town (called "Oudstad"). Tugu Muda (Youth Monument), a monument to heroes of Indonesia's independence struggle, is located in a large roundabout surrounded by famous buildings such as Gedung Lawang Sewu and the Semarang Cathedral. Jalan Pemuda, one of the roads leading into the roundabout, is a major shopping street. The Cathedral of the Holy Rosary is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Semarang.
Work:
This program covers intensive language classes and cultural activities to enhance participant's learning motivation and skills. It is designed to improve the participant's inter-cultural competencies through the language class, the traditional dancing class, Indonesia culture exploration, and various interesting programs. The participants will communicate with locals in Indonesian daily and be immersed in an Indonesian-speaking community. Besides, the participants will also do a school/university visit to exchange activities and culture with the students.
Study theme:
The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time:
During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples.
Accommodation:
The volunteers will be accommodated in the host family (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meal.
Location:
This work camp will be held in Semarang Municipality, Central Java Province.
Terminal:
Semarang airport, railway station
Special Requirement:
none
Participant fee:
2.800.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (equivalent with 200 €)
Age min:
18
Location:
This work camp will be held in Semarang Municipality, Central Ja
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