World Heritage Center
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About the project
World Heritage Center
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Dejavato Foundation’s International Voluntary Service projects aim at supporting the development of young people and local communities all over the country. Projects are developed in the following fields: education, health care, renovation and general socio – cultural development.
Since 2008 World Heritage Camp has become our remarkable project focusing on heritage site preservation. We recently conduct World Heritage project in Plaosan temple which also belongs to Prambanan temple compounds. Prambanan temple compounds is a UNESCO world heritage site in Indonesia which is one of the largest temple compounds in Southeast Asia. It was built in 9th century dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities (Shiva, Wishnu and Brahma). The Prambanan temple compounds consist of Prambanan temple (also called Loro Jonggrang), Sewu temple, Bubrah temple and Lumbung temple with total about 240 temples. The temples were damaged by earthquake in 2006 and volcano ashes from Kelud mountain eruption in 2014. Until then the site management try its best to preserve the temple by restoring the damaged temple and conducting a lot of activities in collaborating with UNESCO, government and stakeholders to support the preservation. The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centre’s activities and campaign, the history and dynamics,of world heritage sites worldwide. It aims at rendering its symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contribute to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage and/or improve accessibility and availability of information, raise the awareness of the local population and create a sense of “ownership " and identification, and promote cultural heritage between international volunteers and organizations.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will have restoration work. Besides, before the restoration work, the volunteers will have one day orientation about how to do the restoration and given information about the history of the temple, so that the volunteers really gain a lot of knowledge about the temples and the process of restoration. As the volunteers live in the local community of Bugisan village, they also have activities in the local school with the local students. They will promote to the students how to preserve the temple and do some activities like students competition, culture exchange etc. The volunteers will also give campaign about world heritage preservation to the local community as well as the visitors related to the world heritage especially Prambanan temple compounds.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Our projects are organized according to Indonesian standards of living and culture and the volunteers will need to adapt to simple living conditions and local food. The volunteers will be accommodated in local host family or at a dormitory, where they will also receive three meals per day (ice with side vegetables and dishes). Prefer no vegan.
The accommodation will be simple and Indonesian style: no hot water, traditional Indonesian bath/shower, no
washing machine, traditional Indonesian toilet, sleeping bag and mat needed. Volunteers may be required to share the bedroom with another family member and to adapt to the daily rhythm of the family (Indonesians usually gets up very early, between 4 and 6 o’ clock).
📍 About the location
Most of our projects take place in villages or in closed contact with local Muslim communities and institutions.
🎒 Leisure activities
The volunteers will be introduced to Prambanan temple compounds and learn about the value of history and culture. They will learn why and how this temple was built long time ago by visiting temples and heritages sites around. In this opportunity the volunteers will also be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen. The volunteers can visit the nearby world heritage sites and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.
⚠️ Requirements
The philosophy of volunteerism is the base of our work here and we expect your volunteer to understand, share and participate to it actively. The volunteers should accept all the rules and condition of the project. Volunteer is recommended NOT to buy flight ticket at least 2 months before the project start, to avoid the cancellation of the project due to lack of participant. Please contact and confirm again to the organization for last update information. The project will be run ONLY if the minimum participants are 5 people. The volunteer should be open-minded, tolerant, creative, flexible, patient, respect the local customs and local’s rule, sharing, special drive for children, willing to accept basic living condition in the project site, and be confident. Never been found guilty in a criminal case in volunteer’s home country or in another country. Strictly prohibited posses of drugs. Flexible vegetarian is still welcomed, BUT prefer NO STRICT vegetarian (vegan) in all projects. Drinking alcohol during the project is completely prohibited. 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. We request the volunteers no visible piercings on face, no visible tattoos, wear clothing appropriate, common hair style (no colorful, dreadlock). Volunteers are required to work at least 7 hours a day, 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) and to help the family with the daily chores. Holidays will be organized according to the Indonesian calendar and the project situation, then volunteers will be able to plan their holidays and free time with the local project coordinator upon arrival and during the project.
🤝 Meeting point
In most cases, the meeting point for the volunteers is at the project site or other city which is the closest to the project site.
ℹ️ Additional information
Dejavato Project Guidelines for Volunteers:
- project support :
Dejavato is committed to providing comprehensive support for volunteers throughout the project, beginning from their arrival. Our goal is to ensure a constructive and educational experience based on principles of intercultural learning, cultural diversity, non-violent communication, problem-solving, conflict management, and active participation. These topics should be introduced to volunteers before their departure.
- preparation for Indonesian culture :
Volunteers are expected to familiarize themselves with Indonesian culture before their arrival. Please read our provided documents to understand the cultural norms, including the "do's and don'ts" in Indonesia.
- visa on arrival :
Volunteers can apply for a Visa on Arrival at the airport. The cost is Rp. 500,000, which is approximately 30 Euros.
- age requirements :
Dejavato's projects are open to volunteers aged 18 to 40 years at the start of the workcamp. Volunteers above 40 can participate with prior consultation.
- project attendance :
Volunteers are expected to attend for the entire duration of the project. Any delays in arrival or departure must be officially justified and communicated in advance. The incoming officer and the camp leader reserve the right to cancel a volunteer's inscription or refuse participation for unjustified delays exceeding 24 hours after the designated arrival day.
- dietary restrictions :
Dejavato does not accommodate vegan (strict vegetarian) diets. Please take note of this policy before applying.
- project fees :
The participation fee for each volunteer is 300 Euros or 5,250,000 IDR, covering food, accommodation, materials, and local transport during the project. This fee must be paid in advance via WISE to Dejavato's account, at least 30 days before the project starts.
- Language :
A minimum intermediate level of English (as much certified as possible) is required.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
World Heritage 1
22/07/2024 at 00:00 → 02/08/2024 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–40 years old
Solidarity donation
300.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Klaten 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: 21:05 (12/11/2026)
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