Language & Culture (Japanese/Korean/Mandarin/French/Arabic/German) (IDN-83)


Type: Education: Teaching languages - Country: Indonesia

Brief description and main aims

The project site will take place in the kindergarten, primary school, senior high school and university which has Japanese/ French /Korean / Mandarin / Arabic lesson. The university is located in urban areas while the high schools could be both in urban or rural area. Nowadays, learning foreign language is getting famous and wide spread taught in many schools in Indonesia. The schools and university support the students to create their confidence and maturity by doing interaction with foreign volunteers in order to get better understanding about different culture as well as knowing better foreign languages. Formal and non-formal foreign language teaching; Interactive learning activities for students; Education; introducing foreign culture & art. 
 

Volunteer tasks

To organize and assist local foreign language teacher; To contribute to the organization of non formal work shops ; To organize games and entertaining activities for students; To contribute to other activities the school may punctually organize.

Volunteer requirements / Skills

Native Japanese or not native but fluent in Japanese / Korean / Mandarin / Arabic. 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.

Location

These projects are located in Java Island and Papua Island

Duration

Minimum: 4 weeks (28 days), maximum: 12 weeks (84 days). Over 12 weeks upon consultation

Hosting Situation (Board and Lodging)

The accommodation and food will be provided by a local host family or at dormitory(to be confirmed). The 
volunteer may have own or sharing room and the other facilities with other host family members. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).
Three main meals a day will be provided by the host project – simple basic Indonesian food, rice, tapioca / cassava, fish, vegetables, etc.
 
 

More Information

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

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