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ENGLISH NATIVE SPEAKERS ARE OUR PRIORITY !!
Hello! My name is Delvis.
I’m a 31-year-old PhD student at the Queensland University of Technology, living in Brisbane, Australia, for the past two years. Before starting my PhD, I founded an English school in Padang, Indonesia. As I’m currently away, I’m seeking foreign volunteers to help our dedicated local teachers in providing English lessons to our wonderful students.
I truly enjoy meeting people from different countries and cultures, and this platform has allowed me to connect with volunteers from around the world. We teach English to young adults aged 17-28, focusing on improving their language skills in a fun and engaging way. Our mission is to empower the local community, especially in the surrounding villages, by enhancing their English proficiency, which is increasingly important as the region opens up to tourism and professional opportunities.
What We Offer to Volunteers:
-Comfortable Accommodation: Stay in a private room surrounded by beautiful rice fields, rivers, and jungle, just 15 minutes by motorbike from Padang. You’ll have access to a fan, mosquito net, mattress, and private bathroom. During busier times, female volunteers may share a room with local female teachers.
-Local Exploration: In your free time, we’ll help you discover the local culture, including trips to beaches, waterfalls, markets, and more.
-Teaching and Cultural Exchange: Whether you’re an experienced teacher or simply confident in your English skills, we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds. We offer guidance and are eager to share teaching techniques and local customs.
-Motorbike Access: If you hold a valid motorbike driver’s license, you can borrow a motorbike from our staff or students to explore the city.
Volunteer Role:
You’ll help teach English to enthusiastic high school and university students, with a focus on improving their public speaking skills. Classes are typically held in rustic cottages or community gathering spots. The schedule is flexible, and we’ll work with you to plan the classes.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re primarily seeking volunteers who can give ongoing, meaningful contact with English speakers. This helps the local population build essential language skills for better social and professional opportunities. We welcome native and non-native English speakers with a passion for teaching and cultural exchange.
Important Notes:
If you’re a female traveler, please wear modest clothing in respect of our local religious customs.
Volunteers should bring their own toiletries and towels.
How to Reach Us:
You can fly to Minangkabau International Airport in Padang. From there, we can either arrange to pick you up or provide directions for a taxi. My place is located in Bukik Sungkai, Pauh, Padang, just outside the city.
This is a truly unique and welcoming place where everyone will greatly appreciate your help. If you’re interested in contributing to our mission, please reach out to me here, and we can discuss the details of your stay.
Let’s work together to empower the local community!Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
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Cooking and sharing local food with students, while discussing Minangkabau culture and picking up some Bahasa Indonesia (even passively) from the villagers, creates a rich and immersive cultural exchange during your stay. This, combined with teaching English to our students, offers a unique opportunity to experience the local way of life.
To make your stay even more exciting, we provide full access to a motorbike, so you can explore the beautiful surroundings during your free time and truly immerse yourself in the local environment.Arbeit
To take part in the Volunteer Teaching Program, it’s essential that you are highly fluent in English. While previous teaching experience and even some fluency in Bahasa Indonesia are appreciated, they’re not required. What’s most important is that you’re sociable, open-minded, and ready to immerse yourself in a truly authentic local experience.
We teach various levels of English to the local community, ranging from absolute beginners to more advanced high school students. Your involvement will make a significant difference in the lives of these students as they work to improve their English skills and expand their opportunities.Sprachen
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Englisch: Fließend
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Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.Unterkunft
We dedicate a comfortable room exclusively for our workawayers! The room includes a double bed with a brand-new mosquito net, ample space for your belongings with hangers and low tables, and a self-contained bathroom to ensure your privacy and comfort.
If you enjoy cooking, that’s a bonus! We love to share meals and typically cook Padang food and other traditional Indonesian dishes, many of which are spicy. You’re welcome to propose new menus, cook alongside us, and enjoy the communal dining experience.
Note: Please be aware that we are not able to accommodate vegan travelers, as our meals commonly include meat.Was noch ...
Since we allow our workawayers to borrow a motorbike, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the surroundings independently on your days off! Whether it’s visiting beaches, waterfalls, or markets, I’ll be glad to help you organise your trips and share tips about the best spots in the area. Alongside teaching English, you’ll also enjoy a rich cultural exchange by cooking local food, discussing Minangkabau culture, and learning a bit of Bahasa Indonesia from the villagers during your stay.
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The students are very keen to improve their English and so excited and welcoming to volunteers. I only stayed for 10 days as my visa was going to expire but I wish I could… read more
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We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your incredible experience here! It warms our hearts to know that you had the best time of your life and found the people here to be genuinely amazing and wholesome.
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We were thrilled to read your feedback and learn about your incredible experience at our camp! Your words truly warmed our hearts and it's clear that you had an unforgettable stay. It's heartening to know that you felt welcomed right from the moment you arrived and that despite cultural differences, you were able to forge meaningful… read more
Immediately when I arrived I got the best welcome I could imagine and it only got better... The locals and I clearly have major cultural differences and that did not stop us from creating these amazing relationships. They were so curious about my living in Canada and so eager to learn… read more
Prior to going to Padang, I had volunteered in two other islands of Indonesia and had memorable experiences. That's why I thought nothing could top those moments, but I was so wrong! My experience in Padang has completly won over my heart. What can make a trip so eventful? The people are first on my list!
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The students and headmaster went above and beyond in making sure that I was having fun and a great… read more
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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contribution as an English teacher at our camp. Your selfless dedication and commitment to teaching English to our students have truly made a… read more
With regards to the teaching, all the students were very keen to learn and… read more
I was lucky enough to accompany one student to his hometown in Batusangkar, where he and his family took… read more
The students were very happy thanks to him. There were many memorable moments with him that we won’t forget such as travelling around Padang, playing… read more
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From the crappy road in the jungle to the beautiful souls I met there, I've loved every bit of it!! :hugging: Teaching these young people was an amazing and fun experience, I tried to give them what I could, but mostly I feel like they made me a better person..
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She’s hardworking and highly motivated, and able to work consistantly. Although we rarely met she could work unsupervised. I think she is a great English teacher and always knew how to motivate and treat my students well. They love her very much and… read more
Since the very first day, the students and the crew made me feel warmly welcome. People are all extremely kind and generous, very respectful and always smiling! More than once I got offered some food from complete strangers and this is just so amazing!
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i really enjoyed my stay in the camp, the place is wonderful, the surrounding nature as well as the house! all of the people are very kind & friendly, always helpful & giving advices! we had a class of 25 students there for one weekend and each of them were so lovely & cute! i stayed there for almost 3 weeks and i… read more
Although she is still young she has a wide range of knowlegde and is willing to learn and try something new. It was very easy… read more
The classes were very relaxed and even though i had never taught English before i didn't feel pressured and got used to it very quickly.
The lessons were actually really fun and i really enjoyed helping such eager students with… read more
The students there as well as Delvis himself were very welcoming to me and I was given a lot of freedom in what I wanted to teach the students. The English camp is located in a laid back spot with many coconut trees around.
I enjoyed the lack of pressure to perform at the camp, the work didn't feel like work due to the relaxed… read more
The school is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Sumatran jungle and ricefields so you would get a really unique experience.
Delvis and Alif are amazing people and they make you feel part of the family.
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You guys are the most amazing and warmest we have ever met. And you are fantastic teachers too. You guys did help and support our students a lot. And you should know that children were really eager to learn English with you. Singing some songs in the class made them so happy. The lessons you taught are gonna be helpful for them soon. We… read more