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:
During the free time, volunteer will have a chance to visit Boro
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:
tThis work camp will be held in Semarang Municipality, Central J
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