Lajer Pote Permaculture offers a meaningful volunteer stay in Indonesia, welcoming visitors to a peaceful farming and literacy project in Sulek Village, Tlogosari, Bondowoso. The site rests beneath Mount Raung, surrounded by untouched rural landscapes, and provides an opportunity to learn about sustainable living while experiencing daily life in a genuine village setting.
Volunteer Stay in Indonesia: Tasks & Roles
A volunteer stay in Indonesia at Lajer Pote involves contributing both to English education and to permaculture farming. Volunteers support local children by teaching English through enjoyable, interactive methods such as stories, games, and simple conversation. They also take part in everyday farming activities, from planting vegetables and preparing compost to learning natural cultivation techniques. This blend of teaching and ecological practice allows visitors to have a lasting impact on the community.
Volunteer Stay in Indonesia: Living & Getting There
During their volunteer stay in Indonesia, guests stay in simple but comfortable accommodation similar to that found in a traditional Indonesian village. Clean bedding, a basic bathroom, and a quiet rural atmosphere create a restful environment, with mornings filled with birdsong and views of green fields leading up to Mount Raung. Shared meals bring volunteers and hosts together like a family. Travel is straightforward: volunteers usually arrive at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, take a bus to Bondowoso, and are then collected by motorbike for the final journey into Sulek Village.
Volunteer Stay in Indonesia: What Else
A volunteer stay in Indonesia here also offers the chance to experience the warmth of Madura culture, which is known for friendliness and deep-rooted traditions. The sound of the call to prayer and the flavours of local food may be new to some visitors, yet the community greets newcomers with curiosity and kindness. Villagers often show their welcome through conversation and friendly interaction, helping volunteers feel at home. Open-mindedness, respect, and an interest in sustainable farming and community life ensure that participants quickly become part of the extended village family.
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