Construction and Renovation Volunteer Project in Bali - Lovina
Keen to volunteer on a Construction & Renovation project in Bali - Lovina? International Volunteer HQ’s renovation project enables volunteers to gain experience in building and renovation at schools and community spaces in the beachside area of Lovina. These local projects need practical help with the maintenance and improvement of their buildings so they can keep up their important work supporting local communities.
Highlights:
- Programs start every Monday
- Affordable fees from $712 for 2 weeks
- Includes accommodation, meals, airport pick up, orientation and 24/7 support
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Renovate, paint, landscape and garden at schools and community spaces
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Enjoy Bali’s stunning beaches
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Stay in a volunteer house with a pool and tropical garden
Key information
This program is ideal for:
What to expect and how you'll make an impact
Schools and community projects in Lovina often can’t afford repairs or improvements that would make their buildings safer, functional and attractive. With your practical help as a volunteer builder, these organizations will be better able to support their local communities and make a bigger impact.
As a Construction & Renovation volunteer, you’ll assist local teams with the maintenance and renovation of schools and community spaces and be able to see the visible difference you make.
Renovation volunteer work varies, but tasks may include:
- Painting
- Repairs and renovation
- Gardening and landscaping
- Maintenance and cleaning
- Making signs
Important dates to note for 2024:
- The 11th of March is Silent day (Nyepi day) and you will have to stay at the volunteer center as everything will stop including orientation, volunteering, the airport, restaurants, shops, etc will all be closed.
Why do Construction and Renovation volunteering in Lovina with IVHQ?
By joining the Construction & Renovation project, you’ll be adding value to the local community, while developing personally and professionally by:
- Making schools and community spaces more safe, useful and appealing
- Supporting local projects which serve low-income communities
- Developing your communication skills
- Gaining renovation and maintenance skills and experience
- Immersing yourself fully in Balinese culture
- Exploring Bali’s stunning northern coast
Volunteer requirements
- It is important to note, if a volunteer will be in Bali for less than 30 days and has chosen to join one of the add ons available such as the Introduction week or the Yoga and Meditation Week, the volunteer will be able to join with a visa on arrival.
- Alternatively, all volunteers joining the Bali program must obtain the Social Cultural Visa (B-211a). This type of visa is required to join the program, no matter your nationality or duration in Bali. The visa can typically take up to 15 working days to process and once registered you will be provided with instructions on how to apply for this visa.
- To respect the local culture and customs in Bali, volunteers should be aware that they’re unable to have anything obstructing their face while at their volunteer placement.
- Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate in this program
- Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide IVHQ with parental consent in order to participate on the program, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
- All volunteers aged 13+ are required to provide a criminal background check to IVHQ prior to departure. Those aged 13-17, if unable to obtain a criminal background check, can provide two character reference letters instead
- All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
- All volunteers must speak fluent English.
Are you eligible to volunteer?
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”I'm in a gap year and I wanted to do something abroad that helped me meet people around the world, a new country, culture and lifestyle and something that would impact me and others. And volunteering with IVHQ was the best decision ever! Specially in Lovina, the local team will always help you, make you smile and feel like home. I had the best time of my life. ”
Costanza, Mexican, 19
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Location
On IVHQ’s Bali - Lovina projects, you’ll be volunteering in a laid-back seaside area where you can find relaxation and adventure in equal measures. On the northern coast of Bali, Indonesia, you’ll find black sand beaches and plenty of snorkeling, diving and dolphin watching. Walking from the volunteer accommodation to the nearest beach takes just 10 minutes and you’ll get yourself to the middle of town in 15. Volunteer placements are in various locations nearby with travel time ranging from 5 to 45 minutes.
Arrival and orientation
The program orientation will begin on the Monday of your start date and volunteers need to arrive in Bali on the Sunday before orientation.
After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at the Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport (DPS). Your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee should you arrive between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday or Sunday, before your start date. We recommend that volunteers under the age of 18 travel internationally with a notarized letter from their parents to support their documentation.
When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and transported to the volunteer accommodation in Lovina. Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the Sunday night. If you are traveling in Bali prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up in Denpasar on Sunday
There are two options for orientation on the Bali - Lovina program.
1-day Orientation:
This begins on your selected start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program. You will have an introduction to the IVHQ Bali - Lovina Program and the local staff, Indonesian customs, rules, expectations, and safety. This will be followed by a project-specific meeting with the project preparation you’ll need to complete for the following day.
5-day Introduction Week:
The Introduction Week begins on the morning of your chosen start date and runs for the first five days of your stay. It is an awesome way to kickstart your volunteer abroad experience and it covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Bali, plus you’ll learn more about the culture and get to tick off a must-do Bali experiences! The Introduction Week will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
Volunteer schedule example
First Day
On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to the placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays - A typical volunteer day is as follows:
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast at the volunteer house. |
| 9:00 AM | Volunteers head to their placements. |
| 12:00 PM | Volunteers break for lunch. |
| 2:00 PM | Volunteers resume work between 1-2pm for a further 2 hours. |
| 5:00 PM | Volunteer work finishes. Volunteers are free to visit local sites or go shopping. |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner at the volunteer house. |
Please note, this schedule can vary depending on the work needed at the time.
Weekends
In your free time in Lovina you could be basking on the beach, discovering the delights of the local markets or exploring the colorful depths of the ocean with a snorkel. While there are plenty of tourist activities to keep you busy, there’s also ample opportunity to relax and find a moment of peace.
Just a short trip away and you can visit the bigger town of Singaraja or soak in the Banjar Hot Springs - tucked away in a lush tropical garden. Then check out Bali’s biggest Buddhist monastery or take a cycling or trekking tour from Mt Batur and visit the surrounding rice terraces, waterfalls and temples.
Accommodation and WiFi
Volunteers will be accommodated in an authentic Balinese-style repurposed hotel with dormitory-style rooms, approximately a 10-minute walk from Lovina town center. Living conditions are basic but comfortable, with amenities such as a pool, hot water, electricity, and air conditioning provided.
Bedrooms feature bunk beds with bedding provided. Volunteers can expect to share a room with up to five other volunteers of the same gender. Each bedroom is equipped with air conditioning and has an attached bathroom with showers and Western-style toilets.
If you wish to arrive a day earlier than your recommended arrival date or spend a few extra nights after completing your program, we can arrange additional nights of accommodation for you at $70 per person per night, including meals, subject to availability. You will be able to book extra nights via your profile after you register.
Private room upgrades are also possible for an additional $179 per room per week, subject to availability. Once you have registered, you will be able to request an upgrade.
Please note that there is 10:30pm curfew at the volunteer accommodation, please be considerate and reduce noise.
WiFi is available for volunteers to access, and you can also purchase a local SIM card with data for an unlocked mobile phone to keep connected.
Meals
Volunteers are served mainly Balinese style dishes and should expect light vegetarian meals like:
- Rice, fresh vegetables and tempeh/tofu
- Nasi goreng - fried rice and vegetables
- Mie goreng - fried noodles and vegetables
- Gado gado - mixed vegetables with a satay sauce
Western food will also be served twice a week. Breakfast can include pancakes, fresh fruit, toast and eggs. Tea, coffee and toast will be available throughout the day. Purified drinking water is available in the volunteer house; it is not recommended that you drink the tap water.
Meals are served within the volunteer compound three times a day during the week, but on weekends only breakfast and dinner are available. If volunteers wish to eat out in Lovina, there are restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.
If you have special dietary requirements, please let us know ahead of time so that we can make arrangements for you. However, you should not expect to eat as you normally do at home and need to be flexible.
Pricing
Duration |
Program FeeDue 30 days before you start, or within 48 hours if you register inside of 30 days. Covers the cost of hosting you.
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| 2 weeks | $712 Equivalent to $51/day |
| 3 weeks | $954 Equivalent to $45/day |
| 4 weeks | $1,176 Equivalent to $42/day |
| 5 weeks | $1,388 Equivalent to $40/day |
| 6 weeks | $1,600 Equivalent to $38/day |
| 8 weeks | $2,009 Equivalent to $36/day |
| 10 weeks | $2,418 Equivalent to $35/day |
| 12 weeks | $2,827 Equivalent to $34/day |
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Discounts on travel and tour add-ons
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Learn more about what's included in your IVHQ Registration Fee and Program Fee.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$329 (approximately $329) in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
- Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Bali - Lovina generally find US$80-100 per week to be sufficient for expenses.
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We highly recommend the Bali Adventure program on your Bali trip! The Bali Adventure week is the perfect way to experience the adventurous side of this beautiful little island. Go on a cycle tour, visit an active volcano, tread into spice plantations and rice fields, hike into the mountains and take part in Turtle conservation. The program will unleash the adventure in you.
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Safety and support
IVHQ follows best practice and industry-leading health and safety procedures, which are regularly reviewed and optimized as part of the B Corporation recertification.
- All volunteers encouraged to complete our interactive pre-departure training.
- All local teams trained on best practice volunteer management & First Aid.
- All IVHQ programs are required to adhere to IVHQ's Risk Management Policy.
- All volunteers have access to 24/7 in-country support from our local team.
Essential country information
| Capital | Denpasar |
| Population | 4.22 million |
| Languages | Bahasa Indonesia |
| Currency | Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 |
Weather and climate
Bali has a tropical climate with year round warm weather and an average temperature of 30°C. High humidity can be expected during the wet season, October - April. The dry season is between the months of May - September and has the lowest humidity.
