MTV Nursing Homes Project
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About the project
MTV Nursing Homes Project
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Dejavato Foundation was established in 2005 and since then introduced international voluntary service to Indonesian in various fields.
Vision: Becoming a leading national and international organization that supports active citizenship through voluntary service. Mission:
• To promote voluntary service in Indonesia and overseas through education, social and cultural sectors.
• To encourage Indonesian people especially young generation to be actively involved in doing voluntary service in Indonesia and overseas.
• To promote intercultural understanding, equality, tolerance and world peace.
• To develop awareness and responsibility towards social environment.
• To promote various and unique Indonesian culture and nature to the international society.
💼 What the programme involves
MAIN AIMS AND ACTIVITIES
Rindang Asih 1 Elderly is one of elderly in Ungaran under the coordination by Soegijapranata Pastoral Semarang. This nursing home is located in Ungaran around 20 km away from Semarang city where Dejavato’s office is located and which lies on the slope of Ungaran Mountain, so the climate is cooler. In Rindang Asih 1 elderly, there are 29 women elderly who lives there which helps by some local staffs. There are 3 types of the elderly; Type A to Type C. Type A is those who can do working like the normal one. W hile Type B is those who can do some work in the nursing homes. And Type C is those who cannot do anything just lying on the bed or the wheel chair so they need help to do anything. There are 29 elderly and all of them are ladies.
VOLUNTEER TASKS & ROLES
To organize and assist local staffs daily task such as cleaning, feeding etc; To contribute to the organization of non-formal workshops; To organize activities that will entertain the elderly; To get involve in various project’s activities; Assisting the local staffs trough showering, giving food, preparing food and cooking for the elderly
🏠 Accommodation on site
The accommodation will be provided by host project. The volunteer will stay at local host family or dormitory (to be confirmed). The volunteer may have own or sharing room and the other facilities with other host family members. Facilities are simple and Indonesian style (no hot water, no washing machine).
🍲 Food
Food will be provided by a local host family or at dormitory .
📍 About the location
These project is located in central Java. This nursing home is located in Ungaran which lies on the slope of Ungaran Mountain, so the climate is cooler.
🎒 Leisure activities
During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit Semarang city, Samp Poo Kong Chinese Temple, Lawang Sewu Building and Gedong Songo Hindus Temples.
⚠️ Requirements
• Femele volunteer only.
• 18 – 35 years old. Over 35 years upon consultation.
• Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all project.
• Indonesia is a conservative country and especially when volunteers work in the local institution and community. We request the volunteers no visible piercings on face, no visible tattoos, wears clothing appropriate, common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock).
• Drinking alcohol is not allowed during participating in our program for any reason and not well seen by traditional Muslim families. Smoking is allowed only in restricted areas (depending on the hosting family) and should be avoided when with children and scholars.
• Volunteers should purchase an insurance before the beginning of the project. The insurance should cover at least health care, third party liabilities and repatriation.
• The volunteer should love to work with children, open minded, be mature, respectful of local customs, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, confidence and independent especially in motivating the students to speak up and be active in practicing conversation.
• Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteer’s home country or in another country.
• Strictly prohibited possess narcotics, marijuana, opium, stimulants or other drugs.
• Please accept our apology that we are not open for volunteer with mentally disabilities and people with mobility and movement impairments such as limitation on physical functioning, blindness, deft, epilepsy, sleep disorders etc).
🤝 Meeting point
Meeting point and pick up at Semarang Ahmad Yani International Airport, RAILWAY STATION. Volunteer is NOT ALLOWED to buy flight ticket before getting the visa and get confirmation from the host organization. We only provide the pick up on working days (Mon – Fri) from 08.00 AM to 09.00 PM. There will be no pick up on weekend (Sat – Sun). No intake on Fridays and during Ramadhan
ℹ️ Additional information
Participant Fee: 340 € (additional cost per week 70 Euro/week/person). The fee covers:
• Orientation
• Pick up service at Semarang city (airport) maximum at 21.00 PM with condition arrival between Monday to Friday.
• Administration fee
• Transportation to/from the meeting point to/from project site
• Accommodation and food during the project (including scheduled activities). The food and accommodation will be provided ONLY starting from the day of arrival volunteer at Dejavato’s office.
• Evaluation meeting
• Emergency number 24/24 – 7/7
• Access to material that could be useful for the project
• A certificate at the end of the project to attest your participation
The fee does not cover:
• Travel (medical) and cancellation insurance
• Air transportation, local transport and leisure activities
• Changes in the project, once the placements has been confirmed (unless in very special cases)
• Bath and washing kits
• The fees excludes all cost associated with the pandemic Covid-19 (Swab Test, board and lodging during quarantines, hospital, insurance etc)
• Visa cost and visa extension cost.
Regarding the visa. Day of arrival / entry Indonesia counts as day one. Day of departure counts as full day. The volunteer should apply Social Visit Visa Type 211 at the Indonesian Embassy which valid for 60 days and can be extended maximum until 6 months with 4 times visa extension in between. The volunteer is recommended to leave the country maximum 1 day or 2 days before the visa expired to avoid any immigration difficulties and avoid any unexpected situation.
After 6 months the volunteer MUST LEAVE the country to apply new visa again at Indonesian Embassy in the nearest country for example in Singapore. For those who will stay over 6 months then entering Indonesian again and repeat the same procedure as above as well as add more the additional visa extension cost.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
DJMTV – 2208
01/04/2022 → 01/04/2023
DJMTV – 2208AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
02/01/2026 at 00:00 → 02/01/2027 at 00:00
DJMTV – 2208
01/01/2024 at 00:00 → 31/12/2024 at 00:00
DJMTV – 2208AUTO-EXT
01/01/2025 at 00:00 → 01/01/2026 at 00:00
DJMTV – 2208AUTO-EXTAUTO-EXTAUTO-EXT
03/01/2027 at 00:00 → 03/01/2028 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–35 years old
Solidarity donation
340.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Ungaran, Ungaran Timur, Semarang Regency, 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: 21:00 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken