Volunteer Programs in Balikpapan, Indonesia

Want to help save the critically endangered species of the iconic orangutan? They need your help! Samboja Lestari is an area of restored tropical rainforest where one of Indonesia's most prestigious orangutan rehabilitation and rescue centers is located. The 5,000-acre orangutan sanctuary was created with the purpose of providing a safe haven for orphaned orangutans rescued from areas of habitat loss. Without their natural habitat, animals like orangutans and sun bears face extinction. The overriding goal of this project is to reintroduce them back to secure natural habitats in order to establish new viable long-term populations to bolster the conservation of the species within the wild. Think you’re ready to make a difference and experience jungle life? Join one of our most beloved and popular volunteer projects today!

Volunteer in Indonesia and explore this fascinating archipelago with its 17.500 islands, deep rainforests and heavenly beaches. The one island that surely comes into your mind: Bali. If you are looking for a mix of vibrant cities, untouched nature and working for a good cause, look no further! You love working with children and want to pass on your English skills? A teaching project is the perfect choice for you, and there are plenty from the metropole Jakarta to remote islands. Another aspect Indonesia is famous for? Orangutans! Volunteer at an orangutan sanctuary to protect them.