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🌿 Welcome to our Hospitality & Wellness Community in Beautiful North Sumatra, Indonesia 🌿
Location: Merek - Tongging, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Type of Help Needed: Hospitality, Yoga & Wellness, Gardening, Eco Projects, Creative Projects, Cultural Exchange
📍 About Us:
We are a small but passionate team running a peaceful hospitality and wellness retreat near Lake Toba in North Sumatra. Surrounded by nature, waterfalls, and volcanoes, our space is a serene hideaway for travelers, families, and wellness seekers. We offer yoga, nature walks, healthy food, and a calm place to disconnect and recharge.
Our mission is to create a meaningful and sustainable experience — for both our guests and our volunteers.
🙏 Volunteer Opportunities:
We are open to volunteers who are enthusiastic, respectful, and willing to contribute their time and energy to help us grow. Whether you're a yoga teacher, love working with guests, enjoy gardening, or have creative skills to share — we’d love to have you!
Here are some of the ways you can help:
Leading or supporting yoga, meditation, or wellness activities
Helping in the garden or maintaining the natural surroundings
Contributing to marketing, social media, photography or content creation
Cultural exchange (sharing your own traditions, art, or music)
Helping with Eco-projects or community engagement initiatives
⏳ Minimum Stay:
We ask for a minimum stays of 4 weeks and longer.
🌞 What You’ll Get:
A comfortable place to stay (shared or private accommodation depending on availability)
Healthy meals during your stay
A chance to join yoga sessions and other activities
Cultural immersion and connection with local life and nature
Plenty of free time to explore Lake Toba, waterfalls, or nearby villages
🧘♀️ Ideal Volunteers:
Friendly and open-minded people
People with interest or background in hospitality, wellness, or Eco-living
Those who love to connect with others and enjoy simple, nature-based living
Couples or solo travelers welcome!
📌 Location Info:
We are located in Merek - Tongging, a tranquil area near the famous Lake Toba. The landscape is absolutely stunning — mountains, lush greenery, and peaceful lake views. It’s a perfect spot to relax, reflect, and connect.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Cooking & food
Camping
Mountain
Farming
Videography
Culture
Photography
Blogging
Yoga / Wellness
Fitness
Nature
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
When you volunteer with us, you’re not just helping — you’re becoming part of our family.
* Enjoy delicious daily meals and full access to our beautiful resort facilities.
* Gain hands-on experience, learn new skills, and grow both personally and professionally.
* Be part of a supportive, friendly team that values connection and collaboration.
* Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Bataknese (North Sumatra) community — share stories, traditions, and unforgettable moments.
* All set in a breathtaking location where nature, culture, and joy come together.
* And of course… have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it! 🎉
Help
We’re currently welcoming volunteers in the following areas:
Wellness & Hospitality:
- Help us create a warm, welcoming environment where guests feel truly at home.
- Supporting yoga, meditation, or fitness classes (if qualified)
- Offering friendly service and sharing your positive energy
- Bringing fresh ideas for wellness activities, spa experiences, or guest interactions
Ideal for: Yoga instructors, hospitality students, wellness practitioners, or friendly souls with great people skills!
🌱 Eco Projects
Help us protect the environment and live more sustainably! We’re looking for Eco-minded individuals to assist with:
- Organic gardening, composting, and plant care
- Trail cleanups and Eco-education projects
- Creating or improving sustainable systems around the resort
- Supporting wildlife conservation or animal care (if applicable)
Ideal for: Nature lovers, permaculture enthusiasts, sustainability advocates, or anyone who wants to get their hands dirty for a good cause!
📸 Media & Promotion
Help us tell our story to the world! If you're creative and skilled in content creation, we’d love your support with:
- Photography and videography around the resort and local area
- Creating short videos or reels for social media
- Writing blog posts or guest stories
- Helping manage Instagram, Facebook, or our website content
Ideal for: Content creators, bloggers, photographers, videographers, social media managers, or marketing students.
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
You’ll stay in our staff hostel at the resort, with shared rooms and separate spaces for male and female volunteers. Rooms are simple and cozy, with beds, basic storage, and shared bathrooms. It’s a friendly setup where you can connect with other volunteers and staff.
What else ...
Time to Explore!
You’ll get regular days off to unwind, relax, or go on adventures — and what better way to spend them than sightseeing around the stunning Lake Toba, one of Indonesia’s most iconic natural wonders!
During the low season, we can even help arrange transport so you can explore with ease and soak up the magic of the region.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, we can host digital nomads.
Space for parking camper vans
There are camping site available.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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