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Volunteer Marine Conservation Program in Bali
Volunteer Marine Conservation Program in Bali

Tianyar, Bali

Volunteer Marine Conservation Program in Bali

Trip Highlights

  • Volunteer for Marine Conservation, and do your bit for the rising pollution hampering marine life in the oceans 
  • Develop skills of locals and fishermen for practicing alternative livelihood activities to generate income like diving, help them learn English to work as tour guides so that they do not rely only on extracting and exploiting resources from the sea
  • Share your efforts in preservation and protection of marine life and coral reef
  • Create awareness and discuss with locals, fishermen and school children about sustainability, marine life, and risks from elements like plastic wastes etc.
  • Help in building artificial reef structures

Overview

Overview

Tianyar is a small fishing village in the northern part of Bali, approximately 3 - 4 hours drive from Denpasar. What once was a highly bio-diverse and healthy 3 km coral reef, Tianyar’s reef is currently in poor condition due to many years of unsustainable fishing practices with no regard for protecting the marine environment.

After several visits from scientists, conservationists and divers, an urgent need to protect the reef were identified. With the aim of restoring and conserving Tianyar’s coral reef, this project was started not only to protect its amazing and fragile ecosystems but also to provide a sustainable future for the livelihood of folks residing in this underprivileged village.

Volunteering Solutions partners with a local Balinese organization and here's a brief about the ongoing work in this region:

  • Special focus is given on setting up a marine conservation (no fishing) zone along the reef. Fishing on the reef is problematic because of discarded fishing equipment, damage from the fishing hooks and anchoring of the boats. Without the stress caused by constant disruption, the coral and ecosystems can restore back to a healthy sustainable level.
  • Several alternative livelihood programs have been designed for fishermen, training them to become diving instructors and other income generating activities are taken care of, so that doesn't rely only on extracting resources from the sea.
  • Marine conservation education is provided in two local schools. Educating the local school children, villagers and fishermen about sustainability, marine life, and pollution caused by plastic/ non-biodegradable waste. Plastic pollution is a problem in Tianyar and the project is working to tackle this by educating the people.
  • Organizing weekly beach cleaning campaigns with local children.

Working with LINI (The Indonesian Nature Foundation) to build artificial reef structures such as fish domes. These are deployed along the reef on sampled sand bottom areas. These structures benefit the marine environment because they act as habitats marine sphere to provide shelter as well as a surface for corals to grow on.

Working with fishermen, local community and central government to expand, create local jobs and further improve the coral restoration process.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Participants should be of at least 17 years old at the time of beginning their program. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check. A keen interest in marine life and conservation is desirable. You should be physically fit and able to swim to take part in Marine and Coral Reef Conservation Program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program.


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

  • The project needs the support from international volunteers to help with its current projects. Volunteers will have to help with constructing artificial reef structures, marine conservation education and helping to organize beach and reef cleaning.
  • Each volunteer will be responsible for building a personalized fish dome / Roti Buoya structure, which will be deployed directly onto the reef.
  • Volunteers have the option to do clean up diving on the reef to remove plastic wrapping that causes damage to the corals.
  • Volunteers also play an important role in educating the local community and creating awareness about environmental issues.

Note: Volunteers also have an opportunity to learn to dive and become a qualified PADI diver at an additional cost.


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

As a volunteer for the Marine Conservation Program in Bali, your general schedule would be:

Day 1 (Sunday) – Arrival and Pick up day
You should aim to arrive at least 1 day before your program start (Sunday). Please ensure you arrive into Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali (DPS). A member of our team will be waiting for you when you get through customs. Please go and wait at the 
flight information display board after you have exited the last of the duty free shops. Our driver will take you directly to Tianyar.
*You are able to arrive few days earlier however, your pick up day will be still on Sunday. You should find your own accommodation until Sunday by yourself at your own expenses.

Dinner will be provided in Tianyar. Your program orientation will be on either the Sunday afternoon or Monday morning after you arrive in Tianyar.

Day 2-5 (Monday – Thursday) – Volunteering
You will start your volunteering program on this day. Our local staffs are available for your support. 

Day 6-8 (Friday – Sunday) – Weekend
Whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend on the beach at the accommodation, or looking to explore everything Bali has to offer – this is your time to do as you please. 

The following weeks will follow the same kind of pattern, with volunteering between Monday and Thursday and exploring Bali and the surrounding islands at the weekends. You will find that time will really start to fly by, so it’s important to make the most of your time! Don’t forget, our local teams are there to support you and to answer any questions you may have.

Last day (Saturday)
On your last week, Saturday is your official last day in the program. You will check out from the accommodation and continue your travels in Bali or take flight back home. The coordinators can help you in arranging taxi back to the airport at extra charges.


Living

Living

Volunteering Solutions ensures that all our international volunteers are provided the utmost comfort so that they can have a home away from home experience while working with us. We ensure that your stay, meals and other personal requirements are looked after well.

Airport Transfer

All volunteers will have to reach Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar (DPS), on Sunday. The local team will arrange your transfer from the airport and a designated driver shall be there to pick you up. After the program ends, we can arrange for your airport transfer for an additional cost.You are able to arrive few days earlier however, your pick up day will be still on Sunday. You should find your own accommodation until Sunday by yourself at your own expenses.

Accommodation

In Tianyar, accommodation is in a volunteer house, which is a cluster of beautiful bamboo cottages. The traditional bamboo-built shelters are located right next to the beach and offer some great views.To make it environment-friendly, each cluster has a separate bathroom and toilet, also made of bamboo and canes. Each cottage has a sit out area and fans are installed. There is Wifi within the accommodation but it can be intermittent.There are common areas where volunteers can have meals or can sit and chat. There is a kitchen where meals are freshly prepared for the volunteers by the cooks. Volunteers need to bring their own towels and toiletries.The accommodation also offers some great facilities for the volunteers such as hammocks and volleyball pitch. At a short distance from the accommodation, amenities such as ATM, departmental store are available.

Orientation

The in country team in Tianyar will conduct the Orientation Session for the volunteers.You will be provided with all the details about the project, about the work that you'll have to do, as well as information about the place. If you have any questions regarding safety issues, traveling and project, the local team will be there to assist you always.

Meals

For volunteers in Tianyar, three freshly cooked meals will be provided each day from Monday to Friday. A general breakfast will comprise Pancakes, seasonal fruits, fried banana, toast, tea/coffee etc. For lunch and dinner, the menu will be Rice, salad, sprouts, vegetable, chicken or eggs, seasonal fruits. Occasionally pasta or some local preparation will be made.

During Free Time

During your time in Bali, you will be based in Tianyar, a small fishing village located in the Northern part of the island. The region is much quiter in comparison to other touristic parts of the island.During your extended weekend from Friday to Sunday, you can travel and explore other parts of Bali such as Ubud or head down south to Seminyak or Kuta. Taxis and other modes of transport are easily available for travelling within the island. The local team would always be available to assist in your weekend plans.


Dates

Dates

2024

2025

January

07

14

21

28

February

04

11

18

25

March

03

10

17

24

31

April

07

14

21

28

May

05

12

19

26

June

02

09

16

23

30

July

14

21

28

August

04

11

18

25

September

01

08

15

29

October

06

13

20

27

November

03

10

17

24

December

01

08

15

January

05

12

19

26

February

02

09

16

23

March

02

09

16

23

30

April

06

13

20

27

May

04

11

18

25

June

01

08

15

22

29

July

06

13

20

27

August

03

10

17

24

31

September

07

14

21

28

October

05

12

19

26

November

02

09

16

23

30

December

07

14

21

28

Past Date

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Costs

Costs

1 Week $510
2 Weeks $735
3 Weeks $1020
4 Weeks $1310
5 Weeks $1480
6 Weeks $1652
7 Weeks $1830
8 Weeks $1999
Extra Week $230

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Airport Pickup 
  • Orientation
  • Meals from Mon – Fri
  • Accommodation in Tianyar
  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Local Staff
  • Transfer from Airport to Tianyar
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Airfare
  • Return Trip to Airport (Can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Vaccinations

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