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12 Sep 2025
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Hello workawayers!!
I live in the picturesque kerinci Valley - sumatra, home for the highest volcano in south east Asia.
I am the founder of a community, which works in the agricultural sector (mangosteen, cinnamon, patchouli, citronella , vanilla) and ecotourism ( trekking, bird watching, wild camping, etc )
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Outdoor activities
Self development
Camping
Plant care
Gardening
Books
Carpentry
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get to live amongst our culture and You can learn about our traditions
-- In order to taste my cup of water, you must first empty your cup --
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help from people who are experienced in
-website programmer SEO
-Social media manage bnb
account for homestay & eco tour.
-carpenter and builder
- Landscape gardeners ( reorganizing the garden at our homestay )
Note
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Languages
Languages spoken
Indonesian: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
I want you to feel at home!
We'll share our traditional food with you, coffee tea, etc . If you want to cook for yourself it’s also possible.
Hope you enjoy it!
What else ...
How can you get here?
1. Fly into Padang Bim West Sumatra (Minangkabau International Airport) get a shared car (idr 200,000Rp) to Kerinci (8 hours).
2. Fly to Jambi Airport (DJB), then get a shared car (idr 200,000Rp) to Kerinci (9 hours)
I can manage your transportation with shared car from Padang / bukittingi west Sumatra
Hope to hear from you!
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Chicken
Host ref number: 784186347861
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18 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Léana)
leana stays with us about 3 weeks. she shy at the first week and after she blend easy with family and local people. with guide she hike to blue lake ( Danau kaco ) , mount tujuh caldera , waterfalls & she help us to promote tourism in kerinci with her social media.
(Very good
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26 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ankush) for host
Its exactly an year before i have been confirmed by Rolis for the visit. I always wanted to give my feedback after a certain period. It was my first workaway experience and it cannot be better than this. Rolis is a genius man. A very kind heart, sweet and innocent person. He knows all about his place and much more than that. He made me feel so… read more
28 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Thomasz) for host
I would like to thank Rolis for the fantastic opportunity he gave me to stay with his friend Dani and his family. I stayed here for almost a month and would love to come back for a second stay . Everyone treated me like a part of the family from the start. It was an amazing feeling to be immersed in the Kerinci culture and way of life that way. I… read more
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18 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Léana)
leana stays with us about 3 weeks. she shy at the first week and after she blend easy with family and local people. with guide she hike to blue lake ( Danau kaco ) , mount tujuh caldera , waterfalls & she help us to promote tourism in kerinci with her social media.
(Very good)
26 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ankush) for host
Its exactly an year before i have been confirmed by Rolis for the visit. I always wanted to give my feedback after a certain period. It was my first workaway experience and it cannot be better than this. Rolis is a genius man. A very kind heart, sweet and innocent person. He knows all about his place and much more than that. He made me feel so… read more
28 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Thomasz) for host
I would like to thank Rolis for the fantastic opportunity he gave me to stay with his friend Dani and his family. I stayed here for almost a month and would love to come back for a second stay . Everyone treated me like a part of the family from the start. It was an amazing feeling to be immersed in the Kerinci culture and way of life that way. I… read more
29 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesco) for host
I really had a wonderful time in Rolis place even though I stayed just for a bit more than one week. The house was peaceful and nice, and I appreciated a lot the manifactured structures all around made up of wood and bamboo. All the spaces for the volunteers are built from Rolis and other volunteers (the toilet, the tree house and much more… read more
1 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Augusto)
Coco is a good worker and helpful , Gentleman and rebel.
He work well and can take executed instructions, work without supervision.
He made a logo for our cooperative, help us to renovated the bamboo bridge, want to learn everything and super active.
I push him to climb kerinci volcano ( the highest volcano @ South east asia ) Alone and he did… read more
He work well and can take executed instructions, work without supervision.
He made a logo for our cooperative, help us to renovated the bamboo bridge, want to learn everything and super active.
I push him to climb kerinci volcano ( the highest volcano @ South east asia ) Alone and he did… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hakan)
It was lovely experience to meet with Hakan, super friendly and crazy, we laugh and work to much .
He's good with wood work and help us a lot !
We celebrated new year in the jungle, camping and fishing . In the spare time we hike to the water fall, the hidden one.
All the best for you brother hakan, you are welcome anytime you want
He's good with wood work and help us a lot !
We celebrated new year in the jungle, camping and fishing . In the spare time we hike to the water fall, the hidden one.
All the best for you brother hakan, you are welcome anytime you want
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hakan) for host
I want to thank Rolis, his family and all good People of Kerinci. Thank you for your sharing your life one month with me. Hope to meet you again.
19 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ahmed) for host
Awesome experience with Rolis and his family,, learned a lot of new skills, shared a lot of stories and good times.
Work was interesting and fun, we mainly worked on building a bamboo bridge at the farm, but there were many side projects and personal ones as well, we used a lot of resources from the land.
We also had a lot of free time to spend… read more
Work was interesting and fun, we mainly worked on building a bamboo bridge at the farm, but there were many side projects and personal ones as well, we used a lot of resources from the land.
We also had a lot of free time to spend… read more
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ahmed)
Ahmed stayed with us for 3 week. a gentleman with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, absolutely responsible, resourceful with crazy ideas, tough man who can accept any condition and situation .
he help us with a huge number of things
many thanks Ahmed for your help and spirit, you are welcome to back here anytime , anytime you want !
he help us with a huge number of things
many thanks Ahmed for your help and spirit, you are welcome to back here anytime , anytime you want !
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (AHMAD) for host
This is my first experience in working away...
I lived like in my home, and I’ve learned a lot and benefit from the big brother Rolis, and his beautiful
family ، I miss them so much and their sons Aibby and Wildan
I lived like in my home, and I’ve learned a lot and benefit from the big brother Rolis, and his beautiful
family ، I miss them so much and their sons Aibby and Wildan
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (AHMAD)
He left as my brother from another parents.
We shared memories.
From our retarded moments to older version of ours.
Laughing and bantering each other.
Thank you very much brother.
We love you.
We shared memories.
From our retarded moments to older version of ours.
Laughing and bantering each other.
Thank you very much brother.
We love you.
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Damian)
Damian was an amazing helper, always willing to help, never complaining, bringing good ideas as well as hard labor, always with a smile. Unforgettable experience with this guy. Cant wait to have him back
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Damian) for host
I had an amazing experience with Rolis and his family. He helped with arranging transport and I had a really warm welcome when I arrived at his house. Rolis is an easy going, really kind person with a lot of knowledge, humour and amazing stories. The work was nice to do and I felt appreciated for what I could do. Working was always a lot of fun… read more
18 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamiel)
Kamiel is handy man.
He arrived with a lot of enthusiasm, and always smiling and helpful.
we play with bamboo and clay working on the warehouse foundation
Thank you for all the contributions, all the best for you
He arrived with a lot of enthusiasm, and always smiling and helpful.
we play with bamboo and clay working on the warehouse foundation
Thank you for all the contributions, all the best for you
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kamiel) for host
This project is excellent for those that want to truly experience rural Indonesia. Rolis has an infinite passion for the valley, its people and his projects, and will gladly teach you everything you want to know! The project Rolis has set up is unique, and promising to make a change in the community! The culture in the valley is very laid back and… read more
26 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Thank you Rolis and to Doni and to your family for a wonderful time in Kerinci. It was a great experience and I felt very much at home in your house.
I worked with Rolis for 2 months helping him to build a warehouse in some farmland area and had great fun working together with Doni as well and other volunteers, playing in the mud to build… read more
I worked with Rolis for 2 months helping him to build a warehouse in some farmland area and had great fun working together with Doni as well and other volunteers, playing in the mud to build… read more
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Dave stayed with us for 2 months. a gentleman with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, absolutely responsible, resourceful with crazy ideas, tough man who can accept any condition and situation .
he help us with a huge number of things including :
foundation for distillation unit and warehouse , design and build a frame building for the warehouse (with… read more
he help us with a huge number of things including :
foundation for distillation unit and warehouse , design and build a frame building for the warehouse (with… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)
Romain helped us a lot.
he made a good website for our community and everybody's happy.
in free time we go camping in Mount tujuh to feel the jungle and full moon in the lake.
Our door is always Open for you romain
Rolis
Have a nice travel
he made a good website for our community and everybody's happy.
in free time we go camping in Mount tujuh to feel the jungle and full moon in the lake.
Our door is always Open for you romain
Rolis
Have a nice travel
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Michael is handy man.
He arrived with a lot of enthusiasm, and always smiling and helpful , never reluctant to do any farm tasks.
In weekend we take him out to feel our jungle luxury and teach him some of our herbal medicine.
Ps : soaked in water, blue is the ticket to Prambanan temple
All the best for you & Have a nice trip
Rolis
He arrived with a lot of enthusiasm, and always smiling and helpful , never reluctant to do any farm tasks.
In weekend we take him out to feel our jungle luxury and teach him some of our herbal medicine.
Ps : soaked in water, blue is the ticket to Prambanan temple
All the best for you & Have a nice trip
Rolis
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
I had one of my best times in life in this 18 days. I experienced a lot around the valley and in the jungle. Rolis and his family are so friendly and i enjoyed spending time with all of them in the free time. And there was a lot of free time. The nature, the people in this valley and the cuisine are so great. Hope to see us again.
I learned a lot… read more
I learned a lot… read more
28 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta is very friendly just great to have around to help, always looking to learn new things doesnt worry if its easy or not. Always willing to experience new things and will become your good friend by the time she leaves.
our door is always open for you! may you find nice suprises along your way.
Ps Hahaha where's is the rice field ?
our door is always open for you! may you find nice suprises along your way.
Ps Hahaha where's is the rice field ?
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
I spent almost 1 month with Rolis and his family and it was one of the most amazing places that I’ve been before. Staying in Rolis’ house I had the chance to understand their culture and traditions as well as to get to know a lot of local people due to they are really friendly, warm and fun people. Since the beginning Rolis tried that I learn as… read more
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Rolis and his family are incredibly generous people and I am happy that I could spend almost 2 weeks with them in the wonderful surroundings of Kerinci valley. Not only did we do amazing hikes and trips to wonderful places nearby but I also had a great insight into the production of coffee, cinnamon and patchouli and the everyday work of Kerinci… read more
8 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Thank for everything, good luck
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)
Thank you Audrey for the fantastic time you spent in my home. My family and I really appreciated everything you brought to the house with your bright personality
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host
My stay with Rolis and his family was amazing, they are some of the most generous people I have ever met. Rolis made sure that I and the other volunteers could experience everything the valley had to offer, from all of the beautiful nature to tasting all kinds of local street food and meeting people in many different villages. I learned so much… read more
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nupur)
Thank you nups for the fantastic time you spent in my home. My family and I really appreciated everything you brought to the house with your bright personality and great sense of humor
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nupur) for host
I joined my friend Caitlin who was already volunteering there. And I stayed there for a week. From the first moment, I loved the house as well as the people. Rolis made everything so easy and comfortable. We were given our own room with an amazing view. Kerinci is just too idyllic, so so beautiful. We went cycling around the hills and hot water… read more
6 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniels) for host
Had a very different from the usual experience up in the mountains of Kerinci.
Got a little sick so had as well a local medicine treatment
For those who feel strong as a badminton player be aware You all are still rookies in Indonesia
Thank You Rolis and a big thanks to your whole family.
Looking forward to coming again!
Got a little sick so had as well a local medicine treatment
For those who feel strong as a badminton player be aware You all are still rookies in Indonesia
Thank You Rolis and a big thanks to your whole family.
Looking forward to coming again!
16 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (FLORENCIA)
I really enjoyed Florencia's stay in my home and the great contribution she brought to my project with her graphic design skills. She helped design a T-shirt, make a brochure, design the product packaging and in her spare time she made some nice decorations. Even after leaving she has stayed committed to helping and is consistently sending me… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (FLORENCIA) for host
Excelente experiencia!!! agradezco que mi primer workaway alla sido con ellos! Una familia hermosa, dos niños encantadores, y Rolis una persona increible... con muchos proyectos en mente que poco a poco los va cumpliendo!
Solo pude quedarme 10 dias, pero pude apreciar lo hermoso de Kerinci... cascadas, montañas, selva y plantaciones! Gracias por… read more
Solo pude quedarme 10 dias, pero pude apreciar lo hermoso de Kerinci... cascadas, montañas, selva y plantaciones! Gracias por… read more
16 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yoon Hee )
Thank you Yoon for the fantastic time you spent in my home. My family and I really appreciated everything you brought to the house with your bright personality and great sense of humor. We were all very sad to see your stay come to an end. I can't thank you enough for launching the website as it was something I had been wanting to get done for a… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Florian stayed with me for 3 weeks. He helped me build my coffee shop and crafted the best chairs in my shop. We went trekking together around Kerinci. I hope he comes back to see the progress of the coffee shop he played a large part in creating!
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Florian) for host
It was a really nice experience for me to join during 3 weeks Rolis home and meet friends!
His family was very nice and careful, also how to forget their two funny children's !!
Rolis is a great man, very concerned about the environmental problems of its wonderful valley and acts for a better world ! (Yes really!)
Thank's so much Rolis !… read more
His family was very nice and careful, also how to forget their two funny children's !!
Rolis is a great man, very concerned about the environmental problems of its wonderful valley and acts for a better world ! (Yes really!)
Thank's so much Rolis !… read more
2 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
I am very grateful to have met this family and place. I was very well received by all and this was very important because I had an allergic reaction and managed to heal myself just because I was in the right place with the right people. At work I had the opportunity to use my creativity, with the help of friends, and create an art on the wall.… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rui)
Rui started as a stranger but became a brother. I got on very well with him and loved having him around. His carpentry skills were fantastic and a huge help to my hostel. He built a wall to create a new bedroom, decorated my hallway with bamboo, he did construction work on my outdoor kitchen and we finished the roof. I helped extend his visa so he… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rui) for host
I stayed with Rolis and his family for 2 months and 2 weeks.
Although I was a stranger, they received me with open arms and gradually I felt like becoming part of them.
Rolis, and a few times his brother too, took me to a lot of beautiful waterfalls, to do some nice trekkings, shared a lot of information about different plants and it's benefits,… read more
Although I was a stranger, they received me with open arms and gradually I felt like becoming part of them.
Rolis, and a few times his brother too, took me to a lot of beautiful waterfalls, to do some nice trekkings, shared a lot of information about different plants and it's benefits,… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
Lenka and Pancho were a very nice couple.
Lenka drew a beautiful drawing on a wall in my house. She is very friendly and easy to be around.
Pancho helped with the construction of my outdoor kitchen. Very helpful. He is also friendly.
We did a little trekking to waterfalls and discovered a new waterfall in the jungle.
I would happily have them… read more
Lenka drew a beautiful drawing on a wall in my house. She is very friendly and easy to be around.
Pancho helped with the construction of my outdoor kitchen. Very helpful. He is also friendly.
We did a little trekking to waterfalls and discovered a new waterfall in the jungle.
I would happily have them… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host
We were left speachless by the beauty of Kerinci and by Rolis´hospitality. Rolis and his wife were cooking us delicious food, their kids were teaching us bahasa and helping us with many works that were going on in the house. We could tell you about the numerous wonderful projects Rolis has started, like jungle hostel, coffee shop, cinamon… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma & Luke)
I enjoyed having Luke and Gemma stay with me. They are lovely, friendly couple.
Luke helped me paint my tree house and also helped make a firepit in my back yard.
Gemma gave me good advise about how to promote my future hostel.
We went trekking to mount seven lake in Kerinci. It was raining and very hot but we did. it.
I would recommend these… read more
Luke helped me paint my tree house and also helped make a firepit in my back yard.
Gemma gave me good advise about how to promote my future hostel.
We went trekking to mount seven lake in Kerinci. It was raining and very hot but we did. it.
I would recommend these… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jemma & Luke) for host
We feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to spend nearly 2 weeks with Rolis and his lovely family in the beautiful Kerinci Valley. Although we had already been in Indonesia for a couple of months, we learnt more about the culture and the people in that short time than anywhere else.
Rolis' family and friends welcomed us with… read more
Rolis' family and friends welcomed us with… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (hazendonkron)
Ron and Maya stayed in my home for two weeks. In that time Ron took a lot of beautiful photos around Kerinci which is a huge help for me as I will be making a website in the future for my hostel. They also helped me paint some walls in my home white.
I found Mayar's conversations about meditation very interesting. We talked about it a lot.
I… read more
I found Mayar's conversations about meditation very interesting. We talked about it a lot.
I… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (hazendonkron) for host
We stayed almost two weeks with Rolis and his family. Welcomed very warmely after Rolis organized the transportation for us to this very remote place we spend an amazing time here, helping with painting, cleaning the house, Ron did photography of the area for the upcoming website, setting up a website, sharing expierences and gaining a lot of… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin)
After Caitlin spent three weeks in my home she became family. Everybody loved her company, my wife, my children.
In her time here she painted a big picture on one of the bedroom walls. It was artistic and creepy. Good combination. She also spent a lot of time meeting the community, exploring different places and filming as she went. With her… read more
In her time here she painted a big picture on one of the bedroom walls. It was artistic and creepy. Good combination. She also spent a lot of time meeting the community, exploring different places and filming as she went. With her… read more
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host
What a fantastic place! I was made to feel at home as soon as I arrived at Rolis's lovely home. I was overwhelmed by the beauty that Kerinci had to offer. So much fresh produce from cinamon to tea, coffee and so many fruits and vegetables! Every day I got to enjoy Rolis's home grown and freshly roasted coffee. All the meals I ate were fantastic as… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Asuncion)
Asun is a very friendly person. I met her through couch surfing and she gave me the idea to start a workaway profile which has been a huge help for my project.
We spent a lot of time talking about culture in Kerinci and the contrast it has to Spanish culture.
I would highly recommend her as a volunteer. She has great ideas and is very helpful.
We spent a lot of time talking about culture in Kerinci and the contrast it has to Spanish culture.
I would highly recommend her as a volunteer. She has great ideas and is very helpful.
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maria Asuncion) for host
I was with Rolis in his home. He is really nice and make me feel at home since the first moment we met.
We spent a lot of time talking about everything , he told me about his dreams and his projects, and I introduce him to workaway for made it possible.
So..I really don't have a workaway experience , but I can share my experience :
He feed me… read more
We spent a lot of time talking about everything , he told me about his dreams and his projects, and I introduce him to workaway for made it possible.
So..I really don't have a workaway experience , but I can share my experience :
He feed me… read more
