Long-Term Volunteer Program - Indonesia

  Indonesia

• All Other Areas: 
Yogyakarta,  Medan,  Bogor,  Banda Aceh,  Malang,  Padang,  Solo city

Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: Mid-July 2009 to August 2010

Description: Volunteers in Asia currently has long-term (one- and two-year) posts opportunities in six Indonesian provinces on Java and Sumatra. Each post offers its VIA volunteer a distinct look at the varied cultures and landscapes that comprise this fascinating country.

VIA Indonesia offers both English Resource (ER) and English Teaching (ET) opportunities. English Resource volunteers work for a local non-governmental organization, using their English skills to help further the organization's mission. English Teaching volunteers generally work at local universities or pesantren, teaching a variety of subjects in English. While VIA encourages all long-term applicants to consider volunteering for two years, the specific needs of non-governmental organizations means applicants interested in ER work are especially encouraged to commit to two years of service.

Highlights: In 2008, VIA celebrates 40 years of working with adventurous adults interested in living in one of the world's most diverse and rewarding countries: Indonesia.

As a VIA volunteer, you will receive extensive training and be placed with an under-served institution that is eager to receive you as a colleague. VIA works hard to cultivate strong and long-lasting relationships with non-profit organizations and secular and Islamic high schools and universities in Indonesia. Our independence means VIA staff and volunteers -- not the mandates of outside agencies -- determine which Indonesian institutions are most in need and best suited to receive a volunteer.

Qualifications: Open to all US residents with a BA by summer 2009. Must speak English with native fluency.

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Cost in US$: 2000

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The typical volunteer is adventurous, flexible, and committed, like VIA, to cultural exchange.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Indonesia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - Financial assistance is available for those who demonstrate need.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

VIA (Volunteers in Asia)'s Mission Statement: VIA-Volunteers In Asia is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia through cross-cultural exchange and service programs. Since 1963, our Asia Programs have provided US residents with the opportunity to work and live within an Asian culture while meeting the needs of Asian host institutions. Our Stanford Programs offer a wide range of short-term, international study programs between Stanford University and various Asian universities. The goal of all of our programs is to enhance cross-cultural understanding through the exchange of people. Our deep commitment to service and education drives our work and motivates students, volunteers and staff. We envision a world where people on both sides of the Pacific are appropriately equipped to build durable solutions to global problems through mutual understanding and cooperation. VIA programs have given thousands of Americans and Asians the tools and cultural literacy to help achieve this vision.

Year Founded: 1963