Edu-farming and Youth Learning in Bogor

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Description: This project focuses on edu-farming in Bogor (about an hour from Jakarta). Volunteers will first join a learning session at Ciharashas Agro-educational Village in Mulyaharja, Bogor's rural area, where edu-farming supports sustainable livelihoods and strengthens the farmers’ community. Volunteers will learn organic rice farming, mina padi (rice-fish systems), and making biogas from livestock manure. They will also experience local cultures/arts, like gendang pencak, traditional games, and river-based environmental activities (when available). After gaining knowledge in the village, they will bring their skills to schools, youth groups, and communities in Bogor through school visits, workshops, and environmental education.

Type of Work: The work mainly consists of running workshops for students and youth about organic agriculture and environmental protection. Volunteers will also collaborate with local youth in relevant community-based projects, such as gardening. Daily work averages 4–5 hours, with afternoons for cultural exchange, reflection, and interaction.

Study Theme: This education-based agricultural project focuses on edu-farming, sustainability, and community empowerment. Volunteers will experience village life and its rich traditional cultures; explore how organic farming and edu-tourism activities help support local farmers’ livelihoods; then share their knowledge with youth, schools, and communities in Bogor.

Accommodation: The volunteers will live in a modest homestay. Meals will be provided or volunteers will cook by themselves. An open mind, adaptability, and respect for local customs are essential for a meaningful experience. The amount of the fees will be allocated for meals, local transport, accommodation, and voluntary activities. Some of the fees will be used to support the organizational costs.

Requirements: Volunteer needs to submit a Certificate of Good Behavior from their homeland's authorities. The work consists of activities with children and youth.

Approximate Location: Bogor (near Jakarta)

About the Organisation: IVP stands for International Volunteers for Peace, founded in Indonesia in 2011. We are affiliated with SCI (Service Civil International), a non-profit movement promoting peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding through international voluntary service (IVS) and volunteer exchanges. IVP arranges short and long-term voluntary projects to support local communities and the environment, such as work camps, MTV/LTV, and voluntary weekend programs. IVP Indonesia operates nationally under a legal entity named Kanal Perdamaian Foundation.

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country: 200.00 Euro