Underprivileged Children (IDN-78)

The project site at Marsudi Utami Kindergarten & Elementary School. They are private non-profit kindergarten & elementary school under the Catholic Foundation. The kindergarten has around 35 students age 3 – 6 years old assisted by 3 teachers. While at elementary school has around 180 students from grade I to VI age 6 – 12 years old and assisted by 10 teachers and staffs. The project are located in crowded, poor area in Semarang suburb on the river side of Banjir Kanal Barat which always deals with river flood every year. The school serves the children from the local community and helps the underprivileged families who cannot afford to send their children to school. The main income of the villagers are from various sectors such working in factories, collecting stones or sands from river, scavengers (garbage pickers). In the schools, there are extra activities for students such as making compost, making handicraft / souvenir and cooking lesson. Then the students sell the stuffs to the churches, local community, and teachers from other schools etc

To organize learning basic English by doing games and entertaining activities for children; To organize sport activities; create other activities that will enrich the skill of the kids ; Helping in extra activities such as cooking, making compost etc; To share time with the children, provide them entertainments; Teaching them about health and hygiene, art, music, mathematics, dance, computer science and English; To assist local staffs & motivating the local children in the slum area to make effort in life and motivated them in having passion in life; To stimulate intercultural learning ; Better understanding about life under economical difficulties

No piercing on face, no visible tattoo, should have common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock). The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and local’s rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confidence. Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteer’s home country or in another country. Strictly prohibited posses narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs. Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects. Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentaly disabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning, blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc.

 

The accommodation and food will be provided by a local host family or dormitory (to be confirmed). The volunteer may have own or sharing room and the other facilities with other host host member. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

a. What should bring: 

Light clothes, not too revealing. These are not appropriate while working in the project that you will be visiting. For those who are going for the project, shirt and trousers are a must. Shoulders should be covered all the times. Shorts that are cut at the knee are acceptable during free time but not in schools. You also should wearing shoes during working. Wearing sandals/slippers are considered impolite in the classroom. 

Toiletries, necessary medicines etc

b. Optional (but welcome)

PowerPoint presentation about your country to share with the project and Indonesian people. 

Cooking recipes, some cooking material and other things to share your culture through food and drinks. 

Traditional clothes, musical instruments and some traditional games from your country.

c. Suggestion goods to bring a long for locals

Small gifts or souvenirs from your home country

d. The requirements for entering Indonesia for international volunteers

Hold a Visit Single Entry Visa for Volunteering type C-6 / B211A

Recommended got fully vaccinated (second or third doses) at least 30 days prior to departure

Take possession of Proof of Vaccination or Vaccination Certificate (physical or digital).

All additional regulation and mitigation that might be change anytime depends on the situation in Indonesia