Volunteer Handbook

Role Foundation Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Handbook

1 JL Celagi Nunggul 101, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia – hp +62 801936173528 – E-mail [email protected]. www.rolefoundation.org


Table of Contents About Us

5

Volunteering with Role Foundation

8

Our Programs

13

Volunteer Testimonials

14

Responsibilities and Rules of Conduct

15

What to Bring?

17

Personal Items

17

Clothing

18

Items for Donation to Role Foundation

19

At Role Foundation

20

Our Staff

23

Recreational Activities

26

Workshops and Classes at ISC

26

Other Activities outside the ISC

28

How to Get to the ISC?

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Direction Map to Island Sustainability Center

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Map of the ISC

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About Us Despite the high levels of regional and international investment in Bali’s tourism sector many people are not beneficiaries of rapid development, whilst at the same time they are impacted by loss of arable land, environmental degradation and development driven inflation on the prices of everyday basic commodities. In addition, development linked overfishing has reduced traditional job opportunities in this sector for coastal communities. Labor-related immigration into Bali has increased competition in the employment market and this particularly impacts the poor and unskilled from traditional agricultural and coastal economies. Illiterate and unskilled people have limited work opportunities and are increasingly unemployed, underemployed and underpaid. To address these issues Rivers, Oceans, Lands and Ecology (ROLE) Foundation operates two(2) educational campuses in Nusa Dua, Bali, for the educationally and economically underprivileged. At BaliWISE Education Centre, Jalan Siligita, Educational Programs provide free education, job-skills training and job-search facilities for women from underprivileged backgrounds to be able to access opportunities within the Tourism sector. BaliWISE seeks to help these unskilled disadvantaged women by providing accessible basic education and vocational training. BaliWISE works to increase the employment opportunities available to women from poor communities by providing accessible education, vocational training, and job placement as well as assistance in starting up eco-friendly micro businesses. At the Island Sustainability Education Centre (ISEC), Educational Programs provide information, training and services to students from rural Bali to develop eco-friendly social business plans for their future to provide a better life for themselves, their families and their local communities. ISEC is also an education site for primary school students to learn about environmental and health issues. In addition ROLE Foundation seeks to revitalize coastal environments and through sustainability education and environmental assistance projects. ISEC is Role Foundation’s Management Centre for rural and coastal



environmental projects to safeguard and maintain the integrity of Bali’s coastal and hinterland environment by teaching healthy environmental practices and creating eco-friendly jobs for some of Bali’s poorest people. What goes at Island Sustainability Center? Active working model of the Waste-to-Wonder program: collection and recycling of solid waste, production of compost to grow food, reforestation, renewable energy and water harvesting. Educational Programs for Women, Children, and Local Communities Exchange of Skills and ideas between overseas visitors and local communities. Management of Local Environmental Projects. ISC currently manages and partners with 6 environmental assistance projects.

The Role Foundation believes that poverty and environmental degradation are inextricably linked. To address this problem, ROLE has set up education and training facilities in the local community of Nusa Dua in order for the local community to generate sustainable income and at the same time minimize environmental harm.

Volunteering with Role Foundation Everyone is welcome to stay and volunteer with us! Our experience with volunteers, from all over the world, has been very positive. They have created a vibrant community atmosphere here. Living and working together and sharing experiences contribute greatly to the development and evolution of projects at the ISC. The volunteer program has been, and continues to be, developed by our volunteers. A wide variety of daily tasks are undertaken by ISC volunteers including tree-planting, mulching and watering according to the season, outreach and education, gardening in the organic food garden, training and skills exchange with our local staff, marketing / media and graphic design, maintaining the community area and spending time with the community. Work schedules are flexible to allow time to explore the island’s natural beauty.



Free facilities for volunteers include kitchen, electricity to charge personal items, a yoga space and an exercise park / playground. ISC is always open to other project ideas you may want to implement during your stay. We appreciate creativity and initiative and welcome any ideas you may have to improve our project and our community. Solid Waste Management Separation Station About 60% of all waste in Bali is organic. Bali produces 20.000 tons of waste daily, that is a 10km wall 2m high and 1m wide. Use less of the world’s precious resources. Reduce, plan your purchases for less packaging. Reuse, bring your own reusable bag for shopping. Recycle, separate your waste into organic and recyclable waste (bottles, plastic, paper).

The Nursery Seedlings raised in the nursery are planted on the ISC reforestation site and given to the communities free of charge. Since, over 4000 seedlings have been freely distributed by ISC and planted by the communities of Bali. Nursery work typically includes preparing the soil, bagging seedlings, weeding, watering, and transplanting.

Jamu Bar Jamu is a very old Indonesian traditional medicine. It helps to treat a large variety of health issues and it boosts vitality and libido. Jamu making provides work opportunities for many women.



Permaculture / Organic Gardens Permaculture principles can turn a desert into an oasis. It cuts massive fossil fuel costs of growing, preparing, packaging and transportation of foods. It needs less work for great results and creates a sustainable world. Permaculture is a branch of ecological design, ecological engineering, and environmental design which develops sustainable architecture/human settlements and self-maintained agricultural systems modeled from natural ecosystems.

Land, Care and Fair Share The core tenets of permaculture are: -Take care of the earth: Provision for all life systems to continue and multiply. This is the first principle, because without a healthy earth, humans cannot flourish. -Take care of the people: Provision for people to access those resources necessary for their existence. -Share the surplus: Healthy natural systems use outputs from each element to nourish others. We humans can do the same. By governing our own needs, we can set resources aside to further the above principles.

Free Range Ducks They contribute to the garden by eating bugs, food scraps and their manure is a great fertilizer. Free Range animals are less likely to catch diseases. Their meat tastes better than caged animals. Free range meat is more humane. Free range means the ducks roam freely for food, rather than being confined in an enclosure.



Snail Farm The human body needs protein. Snails are a cheap source of protein and nutrition. They are easy to cultivate and farm. A snail farm can be a micro business for unskilled and low income families.

Natural Dyes Chemical Dyes discharged into the environment cause harm and many diseases. Natural Dyes do not harm the earth or the water. As a micro business Natural Dyes provide jobs for local people because the demand for natural dyed clothes is high.

Marine Center, Jobs and Business Education Destroying the reefs and marine life takes the livelihood off coastal communities. Role teaches people about the importance of the oceans of our planet. They create rain through condensation and storms through currents and heat. Role educates how to protect our oceans.

Renewable Energy Use renewable energy to stop global warming and decrease energy consumption. The use of fossil fuels has to be reduced immediately. Pollution from natural energy creation is minimal.



OUR PROGRAMS 1.

Children Environmental, Diet and Exercise Program – for public schools, orphanages and special schools.

2.

Eco Friendly Jobs and Small Business Development Program – for unskilled, unemployed or under-employed job, farming, fishing and small business seekers.

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Eco Ambassadors Program – a scholarship for interested individuals from local communities to attend a 3months training in sustainable practices

4.

Teach the Teachers – Development Planning Program – Targeted: members of small government or council.

Volunteer Testimonials Danny de Klerk (22 years old), South Africa – January 2013 I really didn’t know what to expect coming to work for the Role Foundation having never worked on a farm, knowing nothing about permaculture and not understanding a single word of Indonesian, but within the first half hour of being here I felt completely at home and relaxed. My first job working here was under the guidance of Pak Ketut who has been working at the park since it was opened. He has been so great at helping and teaching me and making me feel at home during my time here. Since my first job with Pak Ketut, I have had equally amazing experiences with the rest of the staff, they are all so friendly and welcoming and always willing to help. The park itself is a beautiful place to work and stay. We are constantly working on the park, building, planting, repairing and organizing – there is always a job to do, and it is so great to see a project come together and to see the park develop. I have really enjoyed my time here and hope that I can return at some point in the future.



Barbara Nickl (26 years old), Germany – January 2013 I always wanted to do some volunteer work with a NGO, and I found Role Foundation very interesting because of its environmental and sustainable aspects. I wanted to learn more about that and the Balinese Culture. As I am doing a lot of work on the computer, it feels good to have an office in such a green environment and to be surrounded by plants. I feel that I’m helping a lot and that is important for me to know that my work has a positive impact on Role Foundation and the local Community.

Responsibilities and Rules of Conduct At Role Foundation you are a guest of the local flora and fauna in their very home. You must respect their ecosystem. It is shameful if you: 1. Steal in their home. 2. Pollute and contaminate their environment with rubbish and litter. 3. Distort their music, hymn and rhythm with excessive voice & noise. 4. Undermine the ecological equilibrium of their community. 5. Deprive them of their right to survive. As a visitor to the ISC, locals will notice your behaviour. Here are a few essential Do’s: • Remove footwear before entering anyone’s home. • Wear appropriate clothing. The ISC is a working farm community. Protect yourself from the heat and the sun. Cover your shoulders and midriff. We recommend a hat if you work outside and appropriate shoes (i.e. no high-heels). • Clean up after yourself. ISC staff is not employed as housekeeping maids. • Pick up litter. Don’t drop it. • Say no to plastic bags. Carry a reusable bag with you. All volunteers must agree to follow those Rules of Conduct and Child Protection Policy. On arrival you will be asked to read and sign to indicate your commitment to maintain Role Foundation standards of



behaviour. Failure to do so will result in immediate dismissal from the volunteer program. • Only registered guests of the ISC are allowed to be in guest rooms. Volunteers regularly interact with local children. For safety reasons, at no point are local children allowed inside your room or dormitory at ISC. • Do not steal from the Role Foundation, other volunteers, staff or locals. • Volunteers should not use drugs during their entire stay at ISC. If you think you cannot stop using certain substances for the length of your stay, please do not volunteer with us. • Physical violence of any kind is strictly prohibited.

What to Bring? Personal Items: • Two photocopies of your passport. These will be required when you complete the ISC’s mandatory Visitor Registration Form. • Comprehensive health insurance and travel insurance that should include emergency medical evacuation by Air. • Any medicines you may require, whether over-the-counter or prescription. Please bring your original medicine packing so that the pharmist knows exactly what it is in case you need to refill. • Insect repellent. • Sunscreen. • Personal hygiene items. • International Driver’s License if you plan to drive a car or a motorbike. • Towel/Toiletries. • Travel alarm clock. • Flashlight. • Scuba diving license if you wish to do scuba diving at Bali Island’s famous sites. • Snorkeling or scuba diving gear. • Personal Computer if you plan to use one. • Internet modem, if you plan to use it.



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Light rain coat (during months of November, December, January and February). A positive and helpful attitude, knowing that you are going to do some good work.

Clothing Bali is a tropical island near the equator. Clothes made of breathable, lightweight material are most suitable for this climate. Pack as few items as possible for the sake of convenience: • Swim suit, sunglasses, hat, long-sleeved shirts, pants, shorts. • Comfortable enclosed shoes and socks. • Flip-flops/sandals. • Light-weight jacket or sweatshirt. • Raincoat or poncho. Items for Donation to Role Foundation Please do not bring any broken electrical equipment or donations which will contribute to landfill. Waste disposal infrastructure on Bali is limited. Most waste rubbish is getting burnt. Please keep this in mind when you bring gifts for donation. Role Foundation Donations Wish list: • Laptop with charger cable. • Gardening gloves. • Gardening tools. • Soil testing equipment. • Water testing equipment. • 140Mhz walkie-talkie radio equipment. • Books (Permaculture, Organic Garden, Children’s books, books to swap/share with others volunteers. • Kitchen equipment (in reasonable condition) i.e. pots and pans, cutlery, cups/mugs. • Head lamps or flashlights. • Pocket knives. • Masks and snorkels. • Pens, crayons, painting materials, writing/coloring books. • Board games, cards. • Bicycles.



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Musical instruments. Footballs/Volleyballs. Thermometer, barometer and rain measure collector.

At Role Foundation Transport There are several places that rent motorbikes for about 600 000Rp. / month or 50 000Rp / day. You can also ask for a taxi – Nusa Dua’s Taxi: 701111. Eating There are basic cooking facilities at the ISC. You can purchase your groceries from the local market or a supermarket to cook at the centre. Alternatively, there are several local restaurants (Warungs) nearby. The local Warungs serve a selection of Indonesian and Balinese dishes for about Rp15000. Role Foundation provides lunch. Useful words and phrases: Saya seorang vegetaryan – I am a vegetarian

Nasi Mie Goreng Ayam Ikan Telur Sayur Sambal Enak Tidak Pedas Tanpa daging

Rice Noodles Fried Chicken Fish Egg Vegetables Chili sauce Delicious No/ not Spicy No meat



Laundry There are several laundries near the ISC. For instance, the laundry on Jalan Siligita, near Santika Hotel offers a collect/deliver laundry service priced per item or kg.

Internet To use internet at the ISC you will need to purchase your own modem (for example by Smartfren). Prices are around Rp250.000. You can top it up with credit at a local wartel where they sell mobile phone and internet credit. There is one internet café in Jalan Siligita, in front of Silly Snail Café. Internet costs around Rp 4000 per hour for wi-fi or Rp 5000 to use one of the desktop computers available. Silly Snail Café has also free wi-fi. ATM The closest ATM is located at Nikko Hotel, Sawangan. Safety and Security In case of emergency there is a phone at the Centre Office, a Hospital in Nusa Dua, in Jalan Siligita, directly opposite the Supermarket IJ. Volunteers are responsible for their own personal belongings. All valuables should be locked away. Ask at the office to secure valuables. Emergency contacts Polda Bali (Police): (0361) 772110 Nusa Dua Information: 108 Taxi: 701111 (Nusa Dua) Hospital Kuta: (0361) 764860 Nusa Dua Clinic: (0361) 771324 (they have pharmacy) Tourists Information: 166 Visa: Airport / Role Foundation (you must ask for the visa’s extension one week earlier of expiree date – David (082146000411). Research and Confidentiality We encourage the sharing of knowledge and ideas, particularly with regard to conservation, community development and reforestation. In some cases we can provide an assistant to act as a guide/interpreter on ISC and connect researchers with the appropriate department of Universitas Udayana in Denpasar and Jimbaran. If you are interested in conducting research whilst with ISC you must apply for permission from the Indonesian Scientific Institute Lembaga Ilmu Pengetawan Indonesia (LIPI). This requires you to submit a full research proposal and present it to the institute, located in



Jakarta. Alternatively, you can conduct research on behalf of ISC. In this case, Indonesian Law requires that all research produced becomes the intellectual property of ISC. We grant permission to use the research for academic purposes. For more information please contact [email protected].

Our Staff Sri Wahyuni (Yuyun): Chef and manager of the Warung Scenic. She is with Role Foundation since February 2010. She received training at Bali Wise and started working at ISC for the same time. She is married and has one daughter.

Ni Made Osiani: Weaving expert and Permaculture Teacher. She has worked at the ISC since July 2007 and has always been interested in permaculture. She is married and has one daughter.

I Wayan Mawan: Permaculture Teacher since April 2012. He is also a seaweed farmer, is married and the father of two children.



I Miting: is responsible Construction and maintenance. He has worked at ISC since July 2007. He used to work in construction before, is married and has five children.

I Ketut Karang: Driver and Permaculture Teacher has been working at Role Foundation since July 2007. He previously worked in construction, is married and has three children.

Komang Ruma Astika: Natural dyes expert. He has worked at ISC since July 2007. He used to be a seaweed farmer and also worked in construction. He is married and he has one daughter.

Ni Wayan Sapen: She is responsible for cleaning and natural dyes at the ISC. Before she started working at the ISC, in September 2011, she was at home raising five children.



Recreational Activities In your free time you may want to explore some of these activities.

Workshops and Classes at ISC COOKING CLASSES Discover Bali’s Secret Spices Cooking classes at Warung Scenic offer an introduction to the exotic ingredients and unique techniques of Balinese cooking. Classes start in the morning with a tour of our organic vegetable gardens to hand-pick the freshest ingredients, including spices, salad, fruit, and vegetables. Balinese Chef Pak Ketut, hosts most cooking lessons with the assistance of IbuYuyun. NATURAL MEDICINE CLASSES Discover Indonesia’s traditional herbal medicines. Natural medicine classes at Warung Scenic offer an introduction to the ingredients and process of making Jamu, herbal medicine and natural body products. Learn about the healing properties of native plants. Make your own healthy, organic herbal products, safe for daily use. Classes start with a tour of our organic gardens to hand-pick the ingredients. NATURAL DYES Discover a world of color, naturally. Natural Dye workshops at the Island Sustainability Centre offer an introduction into the materials and technique of extracting brilliant colors from leaves, bark, roots and fruit of trees native to Bali and Indonesia. The workshop will begin with a tour of our permaculture gardens to collect the natural materials required. Our resident Natural Dye expert Pak Nyoman will guide you through the technique for preparing and processing the materials. Our products are so safe we don’t use gloves. If you would like to keep your hands clean please feel free to bring your own gloves. PERMACULTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY Permaculture and Sustainability Workshops provide an introduction into the essentials of sustainable environment practice. Organic gardening, choosing plants and their companions, home-made liquid fertilizer and compost are some of the practices taught under the supervision of our permaculture gardeners. Documentation is available in Bahasa Indonesia and English.



Other Activities outside ISC MASSAGE – You can have a massage with Bali Wise students at Silly Snail Café and SPA on Jalan Siligita. BALI NUSA DUA THEATRE Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, Nusa Dua, Bali 80363, Indonésia Tel: (0062) 361770196 Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, centrally located in Nusa Dua, is a space with seating capacity of 700 people. This theatre puts on different cultural shows, plays, ballets, etc. For more information please check: http://www.devdanshow.com/ PASIFIKA MUSEUM – This large museum displays several centuries of art from cultures around the Pacific Ocean. The influential wave of European artists who thrived in Bali in the early 20th century is well represented. For more information please check http://www.museumpasifika.com/ GEGER BEACH – Has a string of tidy stalls on the sand that offer drinks and snacks plus a few that rent out umbrellas, loungers and water sports gear for kayaking, windsurfing, etc. PURA GEGER – just south of Geger Beach is a bluff with a café and a path that leads up to Pura Geger, a compact temple shaded by gnarled old trees. Views are great. NUSA DUA BEACH PROMENADE – 5 km-long beach promenade that stretches the length of the resort and continues north along the beach in Tanjung Benoa. SURF BEACHES – The reef-protected beach at Nusa Dua is shallow at low tide, and the wave action is pretty limp. The surf breaks at Nusa Dua are way out on reefs to the north and south of the two “islands”. They work best with big swell during the wet season.



NIGHT MARKETS AND WARUNGS – Around Nusa Dua, between Kampial and Tanjung Benoa, you can visit and have dinner in one of the many local warungs. It is the best place to try the delicious local food, nearby. PUJA MANDALA (5 RELIGIONS 1 PLACE) – A cluster of houses of worship representing all of Indonesia's religions can be seen on a scenic hilltop close to Nusa Dua. This two-hectare slice, known as Puja Mandala (the domain of worship), is home to a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple, a Catholic Church, a Protestant Church and an Islamic mosque. For more information please check http://savemybali.blogspot.com/2009/12/nusaduas-puja-mandala.html GUNUNG PAYUNG – Pura Gunung Payung sits at the top of the bluff behind this isolated yet beautiful beach. When looking at the temple you’ll see a road running off to your right. This runs through a small grove to a parking area where a longish set of stairs takes you down the steep but grassy escarpment. If you like to do snorkeling swimming or surfing, you can go to this beach. For more information about activities in Nusa Dua please check http://www.travelfish.org/blogs/indonesia/2011/07/12/balis-easternbukit-beaches/ or http://wikitravel.org/en/Nusa_Dua or Lonely Planet.



How to Get to the ISC? Direction Map to Island Sustainability Center



Map of ISC


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