Proyecto de conservación de tortugas en Bali

You can book your slot by filling the online application form and pay the application fee. You can pay your program fee later and also, in installments, however, the complete payment should be made 45 days prior the start of the program. If you are volunteering in a group, you can also fill a group application form. The initial application fee is refunded in the unlikely event that we’re not able to offer you a place on the program, and you have the flexibility to request a change of start date up until the 45 day payment deadline (this is subject to availability for other dates).

After you complete your application, your personalized ‘My Account’ will be activated.You will need to upload your CV/Resume along with your photo in the same. Our back-end team and the placement site takes around 10-12 days to review your application. After we review your CV and documents,your booking is confirmed and booking confirmation is updated in your ‘My Account’. Some projects need mandatory criminal background check and the same is mentioned in the project info of your program. Approval of your application depends on your qualification and eligibility criteria for each project.

Volunteers are provided with the airport pick up from the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar (DPS) on the date of arrival (Sunday, as chosen) by the coordinator or representative. You will then be transported to your project location depending on your project choice.

If you are planning to come for multiple programs in your trip, you will have to pay the application fees just once. Your application fee is valid for a years time (from the date of applying). You will not have to pay the application fees again if you come within the mentioned time frame.

For our returning volunteers, $50 discount is provided for the application fee for their next Vol Sol program.

For individual volunteers:

You will arrive on the same start date as other volunteers joining at the same time and will be part of a cohort for your program. This means you’ll share the same orientation day, accommodation, and overall experience; a great way to meet new people and make friends from around the world. The best time to join if you want to meet lots of other volunteers is July and August as these are the most popular months.

For groups:
If you already have a group, we also accept applications from university and college groups, high school groups, corporate teams, families, and groups of friends. Your group can fill in our Group Application Form, providing details such as the number of participants, preferred duration, budget, and destination. We take special care in providing your group with a placement that best suits your goals, and we can customise your itinerary to ensure you get exactly the experience you’re looking for. For groups of five or more, we can even design special group programs that combine meaningful volunteer work with cultural immersion and travel opportunities. All our programs, whether individual or group, are designed to be safe, affordable, and rewarding, offering every volunteer a memorable and impactful experience

Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The certificate is provided on request.

Working hours for volunteers vary depending on the program selected. Volunteers have weekends off, allowing time for travel. Those placed in Tianyar work from Monday to Thursday and enjoy an extended weekend, which can be used for traveling and sightseeing.

All volunteers need to get C6B Volunteer work visa for Indonesia which is required for volunteering and social work purposes. The visa can be arranged through a visa agency and Volunteering Solutions team will help you in coordinating the visa arrangements with the agency and let you know of the fees and the documents required for the visa.

Almost all major airlines have flights to Bali. Garuda Indonesia, Air Asia, Thai Airways, Malaysian Airlines, QANTAS, Etihad, Emirates, Lion Air, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Malindo Air are the major airlines have flight operating to Bali. Many European airlines like KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France and more have code-sharing arrangements with other airlines and offer seamless connections to Bali from all over the world.

Being a popular zone among tourists, Bali is overall a very safe destination. However volunteers are advised to follow guidelines and suggestions given by coordinator. Program coordinators will give you necessary information regarding the safety as well as the Dos and Donts. The locals are friendly and helpful as well; however, it is recommended to consult your in-country coordinators before you step out alone or go to any other new locations on the island. Also, it is recommended to be with your group whenever you venture out or stay out late in the night.

Carry general medicines with you, and consult your doctor before setting out for your volunteering trip to Bali. There is no mandatory vaccination to stay in Bali. However one can discuss with the doctor and may take vaccination for Rabies, Dengue, Malaria, Hepatitis and Tetanus.

Your program coordinator will take you to your placement and will introduce you to local staff there. School and Kindergarten Program in Tianyar is at a walking distance, just 5 minutes away from the accommodation. For the program in Pemuteran and Serengan, volunteers will be taken to the project location and introduced to the local staff by the coordinator.

In Tianyar, accommodation is in a volunteer house, which is a cluster of beautiful bamboo cottages. 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 are common areas where volunteers can have meals or can sit and chat. There is a kitchen where meals are prepared. Volunteers need to bring their own towel, toiletries, toilet roll etc. WiFi Internet is available.

In the North Bali coral reef restoration program, volunteers are accommodated in Balinese owned local homestay. You will stay in accommodations owned by the team members of the coral reef organization. The traditional Balinese house homestays are located walking distance to the beach and to the coral reef center site. Each room 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. Towels are provided. At a short distance from the accommodation, amenities such as ATM, minimart are available. Only breakfast is provided and other meals are taken at nearby restaurants.

In Serengan, volunteers are accommodated at a local homestay near the project as well and meals are taken at local restaurants.

In Tianyar, one can expect expenses of USD 20 to USD 30 for snacks or water bottles etc. This amount may vary in actual. For weekend trips, expenses will be additional.

While in Pemuteran and Serangan, volunteers would need to spend money on meals. If you would like to hire a personal scooter for local commute, that would also involve extra costs.

Participants can get money exchanged on arrival at the airport in Denpasar.You can change your money at any of the authorized money changing outlets or in a bank.

Yes! On our application form you can detail the name of the friend(s) or partner you are applying with. You will be placed in the same project and accommodation together.

We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions Tanzania program participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook Group and connect with other participants and our team. To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit, Meet a Volunteer section on our website.

We can only provide contact details for former volunteers who have consented to having their data shared. However, there is a Facebook group for past and current volunteers which you are welcome to join. There are also hundreds of reviews online from our former volunteers as well as social media posts on Instagram, TikTok and our You Tube Channel.