Sedangguwo Permaculture Summer Camp

This Project also published at workcamps.sci.ngo: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/17040.html

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.

Camp code: ID-IVP 11.5
Country: Indonesia
Start Date: 09 Jul 2025
End Date: 22 Jul 2025
Topic: Climate and sustainable lifestyle
Special Topics: Climate for Peace Programme
Work Types: Agriculture / Environment / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers: 5
Free places for Males:3
Free places for Females:2
Free places last update:18 May 2025
International age: 18 – 99
National age: 16 – 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
international vols: 150.00 Euro [2535301 Indonesian Rupiah]
local volunteer: 500.000 Rupiahs
Breakdown:

International Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 50.00 Euro
Transportation: 25.00 Euro
Activities: 25.00 Euro
Hosting organization support: 50 Euro

Local Vols Fee
Accommodation and food: 450,000 Rupiahs
Transportation: 0 Rupiahs
Activities: 0 Rupiahs
Hosting organization support: 50.000 Rupiahs

Purpose of extra costs: The fees will cover your accommodation, food, local transport during the project, project materials, and management fees.

Required Language: English

Description: The urban permaculture farm project focuses on developing organic farming production facilities by using the natural resources available around the small garden, which they manage independently for communities. They carry the mission of liberating farmers from the influence of middlemen who cause many losses to farmers. Until, in early 2018, in cooperation with Bhumi Horta, many communities decided to develop a permaculture garden in their area along with agricultural volunteers in Semarang City and the surrounding.

Type of Work: Volunteers will support activities managed by Bhumi Horta. We intend to create a garden that applies the principles of permaculture in a sustainable manner. To make this happen, farmers and volunteers are starting a goat farm and an organic fertilizer production center for the organic farming community in Semarang city. Gradually, the community garden will become a sustainable and educational agricultural system.

Work: Producing Organic Fertilizer in Livestock Areas, Creating a Permaculture Garden, Participating in local community activities, Organizing a farming workshop about permaculture principles implementation, and Supporting local activities

Study Theme: Aims:

Create an organic fertilizer center for each plant growth
Creating a sustainable organic farming education center for the community
Increasing the participation of the younger generation in their farm
Creating a cultural dialogue between the local community and international volunteers

Accommodation:All volunteers will stay with a local host family (Mrs. Sri). The female and male rooms are separated, and there is a shared toilet and kitchen.

Language:Locals speak Javanese Language (Local language) as their first language, & Bahasa Indonesia as their second language. Learn some basic Bahasa Indonesia will be easier for you to work with them.

Requirements: has a a basic skill in farming such as: seedling, and composting will be preferable

Approximate Location: Palalangan, Gunungpati, Semarang City. Open this link to see the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xmozjW99946qAfPd8

Notes: The majority who live in this village are Muslims. Feel free to bring equipment or educational materials to have fun with local children at your campsite.

Organization Description: IVP stands for International Volunteers for Peace, founded in Indonesia in 2011. We are affiliated with SCI (Service Civil International), a non-profit movement promoting peace, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding through international voluntary service (IVS) and volunteer exchanges. IVP arranges short—and long-term voluntary projects to support local communities and the environment, such as work camps, MTV/LTV, and voluntary weekend programs. IVP Indonesia operates nationally under a legal entity named Bhumi Horta Foundation.

This Project also published at workcamps.sci.ngo: https://workcamps.sci.ngo/icamps/camp-details/17040.html

Register for Local Volunteer (Vacancy: 2 Volunteers) 

Register for International Volunteer (Vacancy: 5 Volunteers)