Teach English and Experience Jungle Life with Our Family in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra, Indonesia

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  Beschreibung

  Hello! My name is Putra and I live in Bukit Lawang, right beside the tropical jungle, home to the Sumatran orangutans and many other incredible animals. I’m the founder of Sumatra Family Trekking, a community-based trekking company that I’ve run for over 20 years together with a wonderful team of 12 local guides, porters, and cooks. We’re passionate about protecting the rainforest and sharing its magic with visitors from around the world.
  
  Together with my wife Maya (who is an amazing cook!) and our children, we run 2 small guesthouses, one in Bukit Lawang town, Guesthouse, and one in the jungle, Ecotourism Bukit Lawang Bungalow. We love meeting travellers and sharing our culture, stories, and deep connection to the jungle. Our goal is to promote sustainable tourism and environmental education that benefits the local community and protects the rainforest for future generations.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Kultur

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Karitative Arbeiten

  

  Geschichte

  

  Musik

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Tiere

  

  Camping

  

  Natur

  

  Tanzen

  

  Wassersport

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Wandern
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  In exchange, you will stay with us at our guesthouse, enjoy the meals cooked by the greatest chef in Bukit Lawang (my wife) , immerse yourself in local culture and have the chance to explore the jungle and meet the wildlife. I would love to share with you everything I know about the jungle and why its special to us here in Bukit Lawang. This village is rich in culture for you to experience: outside our guesthouse you can play with the local children in the river - there are markets and live music each week - Indoneisan food to try - cooking and wood carving classes - if you're lucky I can take you to a traditional Indonesian wedding!

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  Arbeit

  We’re looking for Workawayers who want to make a real impact in our community while experiencing authentic jungle life.
  
  Your main role will be to support English teaching at a local school — around three times per week for one hour per session (or more if you’d like!). Many local children and young people are eager to learn English, as it opens up opportunities for them to work in tourism or conservation and to share their culture with visitors. By helping improve their language skills, you’ll be directly contributing to their future prospects and to the sustainable growth of our village.
  
  English classes take place at a nearby local school in the village. Transport to and from the school is arranged for you — the small return cost of 50,000 IDR helps cover the local driver’s fuel and time.
  
  In addition, we invite you to join a jungle trek during your stay. This is a vital part of understanding our conservation work — you’ll learn about the unique jungle ecosystem, the threats it faces (such as palm oil plantations), and how local communities are working to protect it.
  
  Note: Jungle treks are run by our licensed local guides and help support their livelihoods. There is a standard contribution fee for these treks, the same as for regular guests.
  
  Alongside English teaching and learning about conservation through trekking, there are other meaningful ways volunteers can support our community and the environment. We have recently started a tree-planting project to help restore damaged areas of the jungle, improve soil health, and support wildlife habitats. Volunteers are welcome to get involved — planting young trees, caring for seedlings, and helping us track their progress over time.
  
  There may also be opportunities to assist with light road cleaning and maintenance in the village, or to help around the guesthouse during busy times. These small contributions help keep our surroundings clean, support eco-tourism, and strengthen our community efforts.
  
  This is a meaningful exchange — you’ll teach, learn, and become part of a wider effort to protect one of the world’s most precious environments.
  
  Maximum stay: 2 weeks

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Indonesian: Fließend
  Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  My English is good but I would like to improve it if possible. I am happy to teach you some Indonesian if you would like!
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  Unterkunft

  You will have your own room in our guesthouse, with an ensuite, fan and mosquito net.
  
  Accommodation and breakfast will be free of charge - other food and drinks will cost but nice and cheap!

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  Was noch ...

  Our home is surrounded by lush jungle and the peaceful Bohorok River — a serene, remote retreat that’s perfect for anyone wanting to slow down, connect with nature, and contribute to something meaningful.
  
  We’re also happy to help you plan the next part of your adventure in Sumatra! Whether you’re travelling onward to Medan, Berastagi, Lake Toba, or exploring further afield, we can help arrange reliable local transport and share travel tips to make your journey easy and enjoyable.
  
  You’ll leave with new friends, jungle stories, and the satisfaction of knowing you’ve supported both people and nature.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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