Supporting Children with Special Needs in Ubud, Bali
Location
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Duration
Minimum stay: 1 week
Languages
English
Institution
Yayasan Widya Guna
About This Project
The learning center provides education and structured support for approximately 30 children with special needs, including children with autism, Down syndrome and physical disabilities.
Classes run Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The program aims to help children develop skills for greater independence.
Volunteer activities include:
- Getting to know the children
- Learning how to provide support; activities are often organized by specialists
- Guiding children through basic tasks
- Engaging with them through play
Please note: The special needs program and the Chinese/English teaching programs serve the same school. Staff may adjust volunteer assignments based on actual needs while respecting volunteer preferences.
Requirements
Participants must be at least 18 years old and have basic English skills.
Dates and Commitment
Available dates
Year-round
Accommodation
The source indicates that three meals per day may be provided by the host organization, though the homestay may not provide meals on weekends; volunteers may coordinate with the host family if needed. Volunteers may stay at the host family's homestay, typically in shared rooms for two to three people.
Arrival Instructions
The project is based in Ubud. Outside scheduled program hours, volunteers may explore Ubud and other parts of Bali. Nearby attractions include Ubud Palace, Tirta Empul Temple, Monkey Forest, coffee plantations, waterfalls, volcanoes, rice terraces, Tanah Lot, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Uluwatu Cliff, Kuta Beach, Jimbaran Beach, and Nusa Lembongan. The host family may be able to help arrange trips. Penida Island and the Gili Islands are also popular nearby destinations.
Legacy Program Cost Details
Airport pickup may be available (listed in the legacy source as approximately $42, shared among travelling volunteers). Volunteers staying longer than one month may be exempt from the airport pickup fee. Requires confirmation from the host.
Application and Selection Process
Submit an application through the program page on the SOAR website. Use the on-platform application and messaging process for all pre-booking communication. Confirm availability before making travel arrangements such as flights or visas.
Apply for This Project
The host organization also runs Chinese and English teaching programs. Volunteers may participate in other projects to experience local community activities in depth.
Refund guarantee: 100% 30+ days before arrival; 50% 14+ days before arrival. Host cancellation is always refunded in full.