ISLAMIC PESANTREN BOARDING

CODE: DJMTV-2405

Work:

Intercultural activities through game, music, presentation, discussion and else; Assisting local teachers in conducting the class; Organizing class activities together with local teachers;; Introduction volunteers culturethrough games, music, dance, or else. Motivating the students actively using their English through interactivelearning with volunteers through organizing non formal activities.

Accomodation and food

The accommodation and food will be provided by a local host family or at dormitory or host family (to be confirmed). The volunteer may have own or sharing room and the other facilities with other host host member.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.

Location and leisure

These projects are located in the island of Java

Project hosted by

Pesantren or Pondok Pesantrens are Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia. The pesantren education system originated from traditional Javanese dormitories to learn religious philosophies. Pesantren have played a majorrole over the centuries. They emphasise cores values of sincerity, simplicity, individual autonomy, solidarity and self-control. Young men and women are separated from their families, which contributes to a sense of individual commitment to the faith and close bonding to a teacher. Most of pesantren provide to Indonesian citizens dormitory living at low or no cost for the students. The students start activities early morning prayer then endedthe evening with a study group in the dormitory. During the day, the students attend formal school like any other students outside of pesantren (science, sport, English etc). In the late afternoon and evening they have to attend religious studies. The pesantren has possible components such as traditional religious education, vocational skills training and character development. The main activities incude formal and non-formal English conversation activities; interactive learning activities with students, education, and to get better understanding about Islam.The level of pesantren started from elementary / Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MI) age 6 ( 12 yo, junior high / Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) age 12-15 yo, senior high / Madrasah Aliyah (MA) and vocational high school / SMK age 16 ( 18 yo)

Directions to meeting point

we will send the travel guidance 30 days before arrival.The meeting point for all volunteer MUST BE at Semarang city at Semarang International Airport or Semarang Tawang Train Station. Volunteer is NOT ALLOWED to buy flight ticket before getting the visa and get confirmation from the host organization.

Additional comments

The meeting point for all volunteer MUST BE at Semarang city at Semarang International Airport or Semarang Tawang Train Station. Volunteer is NOT ALLOWED to buy flight ticket before getting the visa and get confirmation from the host organization.