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Hi Sincerely Workawayers,
I am an Indonesian Javanese named Indrotomo. I run a training focusing on making both children and adults speak English.
If you speak English and are interested in volunteering for at least 2 weeks in my place, in spare time, you can visit some interesting places around Temanggung to enjoy, local arts, dances, exotic resorts, home industries, shop in traditional markets, mount climbing, play music, sport etc.
The projects I run are:
1. Influencing and motivating residents both children and adults.
2. Creating contents on education, entertainment, music etc.
Temanggung is of course, a safe town to stay. We can have some volunteers to stay together with us in our house with friendly neighborhood and wifi connection.
You can have at least twice Javanese meals a day. You will help yourselves in making drinks and cooking local foods and yours. Washing machine is provided or you may take your clothes to laundry.
I am looking forward to seeing you any time you want.
Warmest greeting to you all. Thanks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Languages
Music
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The volunteers will have new experience in:
- Enjoying/ playing music and traditional dances, cultural events if It happens
- Cooking/ Tasting various local foods, fruits, etc.
- Treating children in learning English
- Learning Bahasa Indonesia and Javanese Language
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
What the volunteers do are:
1. Motivating (training) children to speak English.
2. Creating video content in English.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We will provide a room with bath room, western toilet, internet connection, washing machine and Javanese food and drink
What else ...
Volunteers can visit traditional show {if available}, the nature around the town using either public transports or the motor-cycle provided. Public pony-carts are also available for going around. Music instruments such as keyboard, guitars, and harmonica can be played in spare time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
There can be 3 four-wheel vheicels in our yard including my own. Touring in the villages around Temanggung is interesting to immerse the nature in a hilly areas.
Can possibly accept pets
It happens that my daughter, a veterinarian also has pet clinic close to my home.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
This host has been visited by a member of the Workaway team
"As Workaway Ambassadors, this particular Workaway experience forged, for us, some of the fondest memories of our time in enchanting Indonesia. Although our main role was ‘English Teacher’, a stay at Mr Indro’s is so much more than just teaching! We were lucky to witness, not only everyday life, but also traditional villages and their particular festivals. Be prepared for the overflowing warmth and gratitude of the school kids, not to mention the delightful curiosity of the locals in the neighbouring villages! If you're travelling in search of authentic cultural experiences, we highly recommend you pay a visit to Mr Indrotomo and his friends."
Charlotte and Danilo (Workaway Ambassadors)
Host ref number: 135788762777
Feedback (27)
18 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Aarthi) for host
I am so sorry for the delayed feedback Mr. indro i am so happy to spent a time in temanggung it was really a nice experience to meet people and culture &language experience.The students were really nice and enjoyed a lot . I had a chance for attend a wedding and Independence Day that one week I am really happy there and the people were really nice.
9 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Genny & Joao Arthur)
I was really satisfied for Genyy and Joao,s help. Their friendliness made everybody in my family happy and the children in the class as well. Their way to treat them was so patient that the children got improved in communicating in English without being afraid of making mistake. That's what I like so much.
Besides training the children in the… read more
Besides training the children in the… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Genny & Joao Arthur) for host
During our stay of two weeks at mr. Indro's we were welcomed with open arms, the family, the neighbours, the children, everybody was happy and excited for our arrival.
We had the chance to do and see many things apart from giving english lessons to children and teenagers, which was real fun! Sometims we helped organizing and cleaning the pet… read more
We had the chance to do and see many things apart from giving english lessons to children and teenagers, which was real fun! Sometims we helped organizing and cleaning the pet… read more
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host
My first workaway experience here was really special. Because it was exam week, we never knew if the students would show up so I was barely teaching there. In my second week they managed that I could teach in a Christian school, kindergarten and elementery. The kids were lovely, communication with the other teachers easy and I felt very… read more
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18 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Aarthi) for host
I am so sorry for the delayed feedback Mr. indro i am so happy to spent a time in temanggung it was really a nice experience to meet people and culture &language experience.The students were really nice and enjoyed a lot . I had a chance for attend a wedding and Independence Day that one week I am really happy there and the people were really nice.
9 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Genny & Joao Arthur)
I was really satisfied for Genyy and Joao,s help. Their friendliness made everybody in my family happy and the children in the class as well. Their way to treat them was so patient that the children got improved in communicating in English without being afraid of making mistake. That's what I like so much.
Besides training the children in the… read more
Besides training the children in the… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Genny & Joao Arthur) for host
During our stay of two weeks at mr. Indro's we were welcomed with open arms, the family, the neighbours, the children, everybody was happy and excited for our arrival.
We had the chance to do and see many things apart from giving english lessons to children and teenagers, which was real fun! Sometims we helped organizing and cleaning the pet… read more
We had the chance to do and see many things apart from giving english lessons to children and teenagers, which was real fun! Sometims we helped organizing and cleaning the pet… read more
28 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Malin) for host
My first workaway experience here was really special. Because it was exam week, we never knew if the students would show up so I was barely teaching there. In my second week they managed that I could teach in a Christian school, kindergarten and elementery. The kids were lovely, communication with the other teachers easy and I felt very… read more
11 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Janine) for host
I spent 2 weeks at Mr.Indro´s place and can say that I had a very authentic experience!
2 times a week I helped him at his english class.
Mr Indro is a very kind and generous man who brought me to javanese weddings, explained me about their culture and introduced me to other locals.
I feel very grateful for this experience and can recommend to… read more
2 times a week I helped him at his english class.
Mr Indro is a very kind and generous man who brought me to javanese weddings, explained me about their culture and introduced me to other locals.
I feel very grateful for this experience and can recommend to… read more
28 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexandre & Karoline) for host
After leaving Temanggung we had really mixed feelings and that's why we gave only 3 stars. The volunteering part in itself was actually amazing. Teaching english at the English camp and at the secondary school was absolutely amazing. The kids were so cute nice and full of energy, we really had a great time teaching there and it was an amazing… read more
1 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nada) for host
Staying with mr. Indro has been a true blessing! He picked me up even though i was 3 hours late, he greeted me with warm noodles (He’s an amazing cook) he’s also fun! Waking up to mr Indro singing Karaoke was the highlight of most days and he’ll invite you to join. You’re immediately gonna feel that this is your second family. You’ll also meet… read more
13 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Shirley) for host
Temanggung, a place never heard of before and not known by tourists. That can only be the start of something amazing. And guess what? It was!
From the start, the communication with Mr. Indro went smoothly and he sent me all details I needed to get from Bandung / Yogyakarta to Temanggung, where he picked me up with the (I found out later)… read more
From the start, the communication with Mr. Indro went smoothly and he sent me all details I needed to get from Bandung / Yogyakarta to Temanggung, where he picked me up with the (I found out later)… read more
26 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
Also I had a wonderful experience at the English Camp! Unfortunately I could only stay there for 2 weeks due to my returnticket to Austria but especially in the end I really wished for more time.
It is absolutely amazing how Mr. Indro takes care of the neighbourhood surrounding the english camp. He tries to give everybody an understanding of… read more
It is absolutely amazing how Mr. Indro takes care of the neighbourhood surrounding the english camp. He tries to give everybody an understanding of… read more
2 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)
Thhe energetic Maya,
Thanks so much for your help in making our camp alive and the students happy to learn English speaking with you. All the students were happy to be together with you. Your easy going behavior made us comfortable in improving the children and even adult's speaking skill. They became braver to speak when you were there.
The… read more
Thanks so much for your help in making our camp alive and the students happy to learn English speaking with you. All the students were happy to be together with you. Your easy going behavior made us comfortable in improving the children and even adult's speaking skill. They became braver to speak when you were there.
The… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host
I stayed with Mr. Indro and his family for one month! I had such a fun workaway experience and I could really get to know Indonesian and Javanese culture more!
I also got delicious meals that Miss Susi cooked! Super tasty, thank you Miss Susi :) There are guitars and piano in the house so you can chill there. We also had karaoke! People here… read more
I also got delicious meals that Miss Susi cooked! Super tasty, thank you Miss Susi :) There are guitars and piano in the house so you can chill there. We also had karaoke! People here… read more
2 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella)
Isabela, you have really given valuable help for our camp. Most of the students were very happy to meet you in the speaking class. After being together with you, all the children are not only getting better in speaking but also braver to speak English with others.
I like your friendliness to be one of our family member. You seemed to be never… read more
I like your friendliness to be one of our family member. You seemed to be never… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Isabella) for host
Amazing :)! I spent 3 weeks at Mr. Intros place and I really loved it.
I felt very much at home and enjoyed the time a lot. With the other volunteers it was like a little family. We taught together in a language school, the ELTC and also in Mr. Intros own English school. So much fun! The kids, and also university students were so lovely and keen… read more
I felt very much at home and enjoyed the time a lot. With the other volunteers it was like a little family. We taught together in a language school, the ELTC and also in Mr. Intros own English school. So much fun! The kids, and also university students were so lovely and keen… read more
4 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Damiano)
The easy going man, Damiano made our activities on training kids, students and adults English very exciting. He was so friendly that people were happy to communicate with him and say to expect him to come to Temanggung again next time. As the host, we felt satisfied for his help. Hopefully he can assist other hosts while travelling all over the… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Damiano) for host
Such an amazing experience.
People in Temanggung are super!! I've stayed for a couple of weeks and I had a lot of cool experiences. Mr Indro, Susy, all the locals were soo nice to me. I've lost the count of all the times that I was invited for food somewhere,
I'm very happy about this workaway and I recommend to every traveller who wants to… read more
People in Temanggung are super!! I've stayed for a couple of weeks and I had a lot of cool experiences. Mr Indro, Susy, all the locals were soo nice to me. I've lost the count of all the times that I was invited for food somewhere,
I'm very happy about this workaway and I recommend to every traveller who wants to… read more
15 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher & Yisselda)
All the people in my village, and wherever he met, campus, schools, farmers, children, they were happy to practice their English with him. He is silent but when speaking everybody likes to listen because of the capacity of an English native speaker.
He really a hard worker although he had a back ache but Chris did not want to stop the activities.… read more
He really a hard worker although he had a back ache but Chris did not want to stop the activities.… read more
(Excellent)
14 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Christopher & Yisselda) for host
We stayed with Mr Indrotomo and his family for two weeks and had a really memorable time. The work was varied, we taught kids at a local English school, had evening classes with young men preparing for job interviews, took part in an English speaking event at a local village and went to the university in Magelang for conversation practice with the… read more
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Imogen & Joe)
Immy is the awesome young and really creative girl. She could create the class activities interesting and challenging. Her idea to attract the students was really unique. When giving a model to the class, she asked her brother to speak in their home. It was the only creativity that I have ever seen in making the students enthusiastic to join the… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Imogen & Joe) for host
Sorry for such a long delay.... I really must share my amazing experience in Temanggung volunteering by teaching English. It was one of the most remarkable parts of my trip, firstly, Mr Indro, his wife, suzi, hardy and the rest of the villagers and teachers were so warm, welcoming and kind. Their generosity is overwhelming, and I always felt… read more
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Susan)
No words I can say but amazing to what Sue and Judie have done to us. They both were really very much helpful for not only children but also adult who wanted to improve their English speaking in our camp. Their patience and encouragement made all the trainees lose their shy and improve their communication skill in English. They had a huge… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Susan) for host
Firstly, on behalf of myself and Judie, a huge thank you to Indro, his wife, Suzi, the school staff and the boys, Hardi, Yeri and Rama who were all so welcoming to us. Sorry it's taken so long to write.
We stayed for two weeks in March 2017 which went too quickly in my opinion. Being able to live with beautiful people and really experience the… read more
We stayed for two weeks in March 2017 which went too quickly in my opinion. Being able to live with beautiful people and really experience the… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Adéline)
A two week stay of Adeline was really very helpful. Adeline could motivate the children in learning English. She was so easy going that both the people and children were happy to be together with her. The English classes were getting alive, She was also able to make our family and servant and her son cheerful.
The people in different villages… read more
The people in different villages… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Adéline) for host
Where to start, wow my stay at m.indro house was very cool. The people here are so welcoming, not only m.indro, but his wife and sussi and also all the neighborhood, always keen to show you around Temanggung. here you'll never get bored, waking up for the sunset, going to school, assisting M.indro at is sas camp, chilling at the coffee shop,… read more
9 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamas)
Tamas, the most polite European guy I have ever met. He spoke softly but clear. He was silent but had a lot of friend. He was so awesome that the children and people liked him. We all in the camp are very grateful for your help to make people in the school and village courageous in communicating in English.
Have a great day Tamas. Warmest greeting… read more
Have a great day Tamas. Warmest greeting… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tamas) for host
I enjoyed very much my stay with mr Indro. Mr Indro, his family his friends, the teachers and the students in my school, the other volunteers, and all the local people in the town were really friendly and made my stay very memorable and enjoyable. I spent there a bit more than 3 weeks, but time was flying so quickly. This was defineatlely my best… read more
9 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & Dilara)
The easy going Jonathan and Dilara, Thanks so much for you help in our camp and in school. We were so happy hosting you for you were really friendly and not afraid of being dirty. You help me cutting the Guava tree and made it steady. The small children were happy to play with you both. Thanks for your patience to them. Pushing the old bus at… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan & Dilara) for host
Thank you so much to Mr Indro and Mr Hardy! We had an amazing time with you and hope we can someday comeback.
To potential volunteers, we are a couple who came to stay with Mr Indro for 1 week and stayed for nearly 3. He is a great host, who will feed you too much good food and his friend Hardy will take you to many great places. The work is… read more
To potential volunteers, we are a couple who came to stay with Mr Indro for 1 week and stayed for nearly 3. He is a great host, who will feed you too much good food and his friend Hardy will take you to many great places. The work is… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yue)
Anni, Thanks so much for your help to motivate our people and children. We actually miss you. The children said to me that they really enjoyed being together with you, and Ms Anik told that too. You are really awesome to talk to us at any occasion with your big smile and the good and understandable English.
I was so sorry that I could not wave… read more
I was so sorry that I could not wave… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yue) for host
I spent two weeks with Mr. Indro's family. It was a great experience. We had some school visits which i really enjoyed as the kids are just way too cute :)
People in the camp are very welcoming and they took volunteers around and showed us a lot of nice places to visit :)))
It was definitely a good experience. Temanggung is definitely a nice and… read more
People in the camp are very welcoming and they took volunteers around and showed us a lot of nice places to visit :)))
It was definitely a good experience. Temanggung is definitely a nice and… read more
29 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Daria & Mariana )
Mariana, We were all very very impressed with you. Your heavy beautiful voice, your friendliness and easy going made us happy together with you in motivating both children and adults. What you have done to them will never be forgotten. Thanks so much Mariana. Hopefully we can meet in other occasion. Have great days. Miss you.
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Daria & Mariana ) for host
Thank you so much to Mr Indro, my first host, and his beautiful family. This was an AMAZING experience. We woke up everyday early and we were going to diferent schools. Then I started going always to the same, SNP n 1 Pringsurat. The kids are so sweet, they really love connecting with foreigners. And the principal is the best! At sas camp in Mr… read more
13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
Thankyou so much Mr Indro, Hardi and all that made me feel so welcome in your beautiful village.
I was given the opportunity to teach in my own style whilst understandang the curriculum set which made lessons hopefully very fun for the children.
Out of school we visited the beautiful surroundings and community events which really made me feel… read more
I was given the opportunity to teach in my own style whilst understandang the curriculum set which made lessons hopefully very fun for the children.
Out of school we visited the beautiful surroundings and community events which really made me feel… read more
9 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Angela is a very easy going one. The children in the village love her very much because she gladly train them to speak English patiently in the camp. Games and songs were given to them. She was also liked by both teachers and students in one of the Junior high school in a part Temanggung. Your always bright face makes us miss you. Thanks for… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Danilo & Charlotte)
Danilo is not a teacher but he's more than just a teacher. He treated the children patiently, happily and full of fun. Charolete always has creative ways of facing the children. Having amazing voice makes her be liked by everybody in the camp. Danilo and Charolete ar really a great team in motivating children to be brave in speaking English.… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Danilo & Charlotte) for host
We stayed here for almost two weeks. In that time we visited several schools in the area and met some of the kindest teachers, students and locals! The teaching involved us presenting ourselves, countries etc. to the schools/classes, so little experience/preparation was necessary and the lessons always fun! As well as teaching In schools in the… read more
16 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Constanze )
Constanze the skillful Hula player was really very attractive. The children were happy to learn English with her. Constanze, I am very much grateful for your help to make the trainees supported and motivated in expressing their idea in English. Wish you always meet your success in the future. I do hope we can be together again some day.
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Constanze ) for host
Totally thanks to mr Indrotomo and his family!!, I cant be more grateful for this amazing experience.
Indrotomo, his wife and all the people around this project are beautiful person. There is a lot to do and to learn, about the lessons, about the culture, about everything, it's constantly full of new experience and also a lot of time for your… read more
Indrotomo, his wife and all the people around this project are beautiful person. There is a lot to do and to learn, about the lessons, about the culture, about everything, it's constantly full of new experience and also a lot of time for your… read more
13 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Thank you so much Camille. We, my family, all the kids and people who met you in class and out were really very happy to be together with you. Your friendly behavior has made us open our mind to make friends from all over the world. We could find lots of general values. The most important thing is that you were able to make our kids and people to… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
Mr Indro and his wife were extremely welcoming. Always making sure the guests have everything they need and feel comfortable. Mr Indro's project to help Indonesian people improve their English is truly admirable. I hope more volunteers would join the camp and help improve the lessons to make it even better! I met so many people who changed how I… read more
16 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ekaterina) for host
I'm so grateful to Mr.Indrotomo and his family, the team for the great experience I had in Indonesia. They showed me the best of their country, I learned so much about culture, local people, their interests and way of living. I totally fell in love with Indonesia, Temanggung and people here. It was a life-changing experience. It was a great… read more
11 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ekaterina)
Ekaterina, the smiling and easy going girl is really very sociable. She never felt tired though training and motivating the children, adults both in the village and school. They looked very happy to communicate with her. She could immerse wherever she went. The kids and the villagers who have met you always remember you. My special gratitude from… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gulen_Murat)
I was really very glad to host Murat and Gulen. They are both really very sympathetic guys and having training skill to make children happy to speak English in my camp. Their friendliness and easy going also made us happy although only for 6 day stay. All my pupils and I miss you. Hopefully you both have a great day in your volunteering job.… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gulen_Murat) for host
We enjoyed our experience here even though it was a short one (one week). Mr. Indrotomo, his family, the other volunteers, and all the teachers were great. The accomodation facility is basic but totally OK. The food is plenty and tasty. The students need encouragement so you have a tough task :)
I strongly recommend this volunteering experience… read more
I strongly recommend this volunteering experience… read more
17 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Madara) for host
Huge thank you to Mr Indrotomo and his family! My first host and most unforgettable one! I have been looked after so well - food was amazing (thank you Susi) and atmosphere was perfect, lessons were fulfilled with fun and there was soo much to do during our free time! I literally dived into Indonesian culture and enjoyed it so much! I could not… read more
3 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nancy)
Nancy is a hard working woman. She not only motivated the children, mothers , fathers in class but was also willing to visit door to door to patiently encourage them to communicate using English. She got so close to the villagers that they were happy to get in touch with her any time they could.
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nancy) for host
Tomo, please forgive my delay in writing this. You and your lovely wife have been on my mind often and I have wanted to write this review. However, with all the traveling, I didn't feel I had the proper time to write.
Tomo and his lovely wife are the most incredible hosts you will find. They both have hearts of gold. I taught English in… read more
Tomo and his lovely wife are the most incredible hosts you will find. They both have hearts of gold. I taught English in… read more
