Global Voluntary Service to Stop Climate Change in Indonesia
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About the project
Global Voluntary Service to Stop Climate Change in Indonesia
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The SCC project provides an opportunity for volunteers to actively contribute to combating climate change and creating tangible impacts. Volunteers will engage in collective efforts, develop organizing skills, and receive a Green Volunteer certificate. If volunteers are motivated to learn from and contribute to addressing climate change, this project offers an ideal platform for their involvement.
To amplify the impact on carbon reduction and enhance volunteerism and Non-Governmental Organizations management, our local partner initiated the SCC project with support from the UPS Foundation, NLAPO, and Mitsubishi UFJ Foundation. With the involvement of international and local volunteers, significant progress has been made, including the reduction of 160.5 tons of CO2 through tree planting and other initiatives. The increasing global carbon emissions, which have risen from 21 billion tons in 1990 to 34 billion in 2015, pose a significant threat to our planet. Despite efforts from various individuals and organizations, the damage to our landscape, forests, biodiversity, food production, water supply, and overall human security continues to worsen. To prevent further escalation and limit the global temperature increase to within 1.5 degrees Celsius, collaborative efforts among countries, stakeholders, organizations, and individuals are essential.
💼 What the programme involves
The Pekalongan Mangrove project is dedicated to preserving endangered villages or areas located along the coastal lines in Pekalongan. This sustainable initiative, organized by our local partner in collaboration with local communities known as Banawa Sekar, addresses the urgent need to conserve the coastal areas of Pekalongan. Pekalongan City is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of global climate change, making this project crucial for protecting natural diversity and shoreline integrity.
Volunteers will primarily focus on planting mangroves, harvesting mangroves seeds, seedling mangroves. Sharing environmental education with local people and children. Conducting school visits and universities for environmental education. Running a green campaign in the city center, managing the mangrove fruits to be drinks or foods and promoting it.
In addition to these activities, the volunteers may organize study programs, discussions, excursions, visits, exchange parties, and sports activities either independently or with our local partner.
Project objectives:
1. preserving Natural Diversity and Seashores: the project aims to mitigate erosion caused by the lack of mangroves and the impact of strong ocean waves. By raising awareness about the importance of mangrove conservation among local children, teenagers, and communities, the project seeks to safeguard the coastal environment.
2. supporting Local Initiatives: the project supports local fisher and farmer communities in their efforts to protect the shoreline by planting mangroves. Additionally, it aims to increase awareness among other local residents and children about the importance of sustainable environmental practices in the coastal areas of Pekalongan.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be accommodated in houses belonging to local residents, conveniently situated near the mangrove park. They will share a living room with other volunteers. It's essential for volunteers to bring a sleeping bag and apply mosquito lotion before sleeping due to the presence of mosquitoes in the area. Please note that there will be no WiFi or refrigerator available at the accommodation.
📍 About the location
The volunteer experience will include cultural exchange opportunities with local residents, providing insights into Javanese and Muslim cultures. It's important to note the hot tropical weather, with temperatures ranging from 25-27 degrees Celsius in the evening to 35-42 degrees Celsius during the day. The Batik garment industry, a significant local industry, has unfortunately contributed to serious pollution in the river.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will have the chance to learn about mangroves and participate in activities such as making mangrove syrups. Additionally, they will explore Pekalongan's rich cultural heritage as the city of Batik.
⚠️ Requirements
Volunteers should possess a strong motivation to experience a different living style and a keen interest in learning Bahasa Indonesia, with the ability to communicate at least on an interpersonal level. They should enjoy working both in diverse teams and independently. Additionally, volunteers should be prepared to learn about carbon emissions before the project and have a strong interest in environmental issues.
🤝 Meeting point
Pekalongan is located 60 km away from Semarang airport. The nearest international airport is in Semarang, which is approximately 2 hours away from the project site by train and car.
ℹ️ Additional information
The participation fee is 4,500,000 IDR (approximately 282 USD as of the exchange rate on May 4, 2024), which is 11% lower than the normal LMTV fee. This fee does not include meals and must be paid in cash upon arrival. Volunteers are responsible for covering their own travel costs.
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📅 Available sessions
INDSCC-01
11/08/2024 at 00:00 → 24/08/2024 at 00:00
GREAT-SCC
05/08/2024 at 00:00 → 20/09/2024 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
282.00 USD ≈ 253 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Central Java, Indonesia
Indonesia
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Indonesia Rupiah (IDR / Rp)
Exchange rate
1 IDR = 0.000049 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Western Indonesia Time
Local time: 21:53 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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