Indopackers
Host and Volunteer, Teach With a Pure Heart at the Mangrove Education Center, Community Project
About Us
We’re a small, youth-led team passionate about education, nature, and community development.
Our staff comes from local villages and nearby towns, and many are teachers, beekeepers, conservationists, scuba divers, or university students who grew up around the area and now want to protect them. We work closely with community members, parents, and local leaders to make sure every backpackers feels welcomed and supported.....
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● Day1-5: Language & Community Program
● 05:00 – 07:00 | Early Morning (Optional)
● Join local women during low tide to collect oysters — a unique cultural experience where you can even ask them to cook the oysters for you afterward.
● 08:00 – 11:00 | Morning Session
● As school begins, you’ll take part as a conversational partner in the classroom. You’ll assist teachers during English or other language lessons, helping bring the class to life through speaking games, storytelling, and interactive activities that support pronunciation, vocabulary, and basic grammar. At times, you may also help with English Club sessions.
● During this period, you’ll also experience hands-on stingless beekeeping training—observing hive behavior, learning simple hive maintenance, and understanding sustainable honey harvesting.
● 11:00 – 15:00 | Midday Break
● Midday is your time to rest. You can return to your mini cabin to nap, read, write, or simply enjoy the calmness of nature while recharging for the afternoon activities.
● 15:00 – 17:00 | Afternoon Session
● Your afternoon will be filled with relaxed outdoor learning. You’ll guide students through nature-based language activities, introducing eco-themed vocabulary through games and stories, and using nature walks or simple crafts to support their understanding. ●You’ll also facilitate small-group speaking practice to help students build confidence, while working with community members on beekeeping tasks such as preparing hive boxes, checking colonies, and planting nectar-rich plants to strengthen the local bee habitat.
● 19:00 – 23:00 | Evening (Optional)
● For those who want to experience village life in a deeper way, evenings offer the opportunity to join traditional night fishing. You may follow local fishermen for spear-fishing or crab hunting using bubu traps in the mangroves—a unique cultural tradition full of excitement and local wisdom.
● Day 6-7 Cultural & Adventure Day
● Weekends open the door to cultural exploration and adventure. You can join a variety of donation-based (pay-as-you-wish) activities such as scuba diving, surfing, stingless honey tasting, cooking classes with local mothers, or digital literacy workshops with village youth.
● There are also opportunities for photo walks, trips to waterfalls, visits to the Gili Islands, and explorations of tourism villages across Lombok.
● If you’re riding a scooter, you can meet the group at the designated gathering point and join the ride to hidden beaches, scenic hills, and other nature spots around the island.
● Mini Cabin 3×6 meters, Accomodate 2 backpackers per batch only.
3x per day.
€14.6 Euro per day.
● Minimum age requirement is 18 years old, following the organizer’s policy for safety and cultural suitability.
● Participants must be in good physical and mental condition, as activities may include outdoor learning, gardening, mangrove planting, and light beekeeping tasks.
● All volunteers are required to complete a health and personal information form prior to the start of the program.
● Alcohol and recreational drugs are strictly prohibited throughout the duration of the program, including during cultural and environmental activities.
● Participants must follow all briefings, safety instructions, and cultural guidelines provided by coordinators, tutors, and community leaders.
● No prior teaching experience is necessary; those without teaching backgrounds can still participate with guidance from local tutors and mentors during language sessions.
● Volunteers are expected to act professionally, respect Lombok’s cultural and religious norms, wear modest clothing, and maintain positive interactions with students, families, and the broader community.
● A daily contribution of $17 helps cover your lodging and meals, and there’s a scooter you can rent directly on-site. Your stay will be in a 3 x 6 meter mini cabin located close to the project area.
● Participants are responsible for their own flights and local transportation, including airport transfers and scooter rentals. While airport or harbor pickup is not directly provided, we are happy to assist in coordinating transportation through our trusted car and scooter rental partners.
● Scooter rentals can be arranged separately and are not covered in the program cost.
● Accommodation outside the official program dates is not provided.
● Internet access
● Travel insurance must be arranged individually by each participant.
● All visa processing and vaccination fees are the responsibility of the participant.
● Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, and additional meals are not covered.
● Any medical expenses incurred must be borne by the participant.
● Participants are responsible for any lost or damaged personal equipment or loaned materials.
● Any incidental costs or personal purchases not specifically listed in the program are excluded.
● Tour packages available outside the mandatory program schedule
● Join nyongkolan (traditional Sasak wedding parade).
● Interact with local residents.
● Attend the celebration of Maulid Nabi Muhammad (the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday).
● Take part in begawe (traditional Sasak wedding ceremony)
● Join tahlilan (communal prayer gathering) with the local community.
● Join donation-based (pay-as-you-wish) activities such as scuba diving, surfing, cooking classes, stingless honey tasting, or digital literacy workshops.
●Visit natural attractions including waterfalls, the Gili Islands, and various tourism villages around Lombok.
● Explore surrounding areas on a scooter and meet the group at the designated gathering point for weekend trips.
● Interact with university students who often camp nearby as part of ongoing mangrove research in the area.
● Engage in casual cultural exchanges with locals during outdoor gatherings, beach hangouts, or community events.
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