Be part of the solution and help restore Sungai Pinang’s coastal ecosystem. As a volunteer in the Mangrove Restoration & Youth Empowerment Project, you will contribute to vital environmental work, support local youth, and strengthen our community’s resilience.
Six of the world’s seven sea turtle species are classified as vulnerable to critically endangered. By combining hands-on animal care with awareness- raising and livelihood support, you address the root causes of population decline-poaching, by-catch, habitatless, and plastic waste.
We invite you to join us in this mission. You can contribute in various ways: through donations, by volunteering, or by becoming part of our regular baby coral adoption program. Every action, big or small, has a lasting impact in preserving Indonesia's stunning underwater ecosystems.
To create an active, knowledgeable, and environmentally conscious generation of young leaders who will sustainably manage natural resources and safeguard the future of Sungai Pinang, ensuring resilience and prosperity for the community.
Share your passion for language and the planet by joining this unique project in the riverside village of sungai pinang. You’ll help local students unlock future opportunities through confident English, while weaving in lessons on environmental stewardship-think-plastic-smart vocabulary games, beach-clean-up storytelling seasons, and recycling themed debates.
Sungai Pinang offers public education to all children, schools in rural areas often face significant challenges. Many operate with limited funding, basic facilities, and large class sizes-often accommodating 20 to 30 student in a single room. Despite the government’s commitment to education, resource gaps remain, especially in English instruction.
We actively support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the Sumatra Project—a collaborative initiative committed to building a better, more sustainable future for both the environment and humanity.
At the heart of the project is a vision to inspire changemakers—people who not only understand today’s global challenges but are also empowered to take action. Through hands-on conservation work and community-driven programs, we foster awareness, responsibility, and cross-cultural connection.
By volunteering in Nagari Sungai Pinang, you’ll join a network of passionate individuals making a tangible difference in local communities and ecosystems.
Get involved in marine species conservation, especially sea turtles, along with sustainable farming, waste management, and community development projects.
Understand the links between ecosystems and livelihoods, and how sustainable development can uplift both nature and people.
Build practical skills in cross-cultural communication, grassroots project management, and environmental monitoring—valuable across many fields.
Join a diverse network of volunteers from around the world. Form friendships and collaborations that transcend borders.
Support rural communities through education, training, and sustainable livelihoods—especially in under-resourced coastal areas.
Volunteering is a transformative experience. Gain purpose, insight, and fulfillment through meaningful work.
Receive certificates of participation, letters of recommendation, and internship credit where applicable.
Live and work in breathtaking natural areas—from pristine beaches to tropical hills—combining adventure with impact.
We welcome volunteers from all nationalities and backgrounds. We’ve hosted volunteers from the UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Australia, and beyond. Whether you’re 18 or 70, there’s a place for you—just bring an open mind and willingness to contribute.
We welcome volunteers year-round. But joining outside the peak European summer offers a quieter, more immersive experience, with deeper engagement and meaningful community connection.
You’ll stay at our volunteer house on a secluded private beach, about an hour from the nearest town. The house includes:
In peak season, we may use backup houses with similar amenities.