Volunteer Programs Bali - Forever Learning Center by Volunteer Programs Forever.

For me VP Bali was one of the best times I had so far. I would recommend it to anybody who wants to do a volunteer program, and also travel at the same time. After Graduation its the perfect time to make lots of experiences, meet new people and get to know a different culture. I am so thankful for this experience, and more thankful for people I got to meet on the trip. Definitely you do not go empty handed back home. Come and be Part of the VP Family.

This trip to Bali was, by far, one of the most rewarding months of my life. I arrived with no expectations, really, there was no way I could comprehend what I was getting myself into. To begin with the reason for my trip, I spent the month volunteering at an incredible after-school initiative called VP Bali. Teaching in Bali was so challenging, but to have each day end with your class running up to hug you goodbye made it worth every second. It’s so easy to doubt your abilities, but looking back, being thrown into the deep end gave me the skills to adapt and imagine, to build up the confidence to teach without hesitation. I taught a young class who were still learning their animals and colours, and also a class of 16/17 year olds (not too far off my own age!) who left me in constant shock with their desire to learn and improve their English. This first class was the one I found most challenging - the younger ones need constant attention and interactive learning, but are also quite shy and insecure in their English skills. It was difficult to find the perfect balance of education and excitement, but once you do, you can instantly sense the shift in their confidence. The second class was predominantly boys, and the progression of their respect for me over the month makes me so proud. The saying ‘boys will be boys’ ran true when I first started, they were super cheeky & were always laughing between each other, but as I continued and persisted with them, they not only proved me wrong in their work ethic, but they showed me genuine friendship and connection. The girls welcomed me with open arms on my first day, and are the most lovely people you’ll meet! My final goodbyes at the school were so pure, so full of love. All of the staff, local coordinators, students, drivers and families involved; thank you so much, you are all so dedicated and passionate about the vision for this school. If you’re even considering taking on an experience like this, please just do it. This trip has taught me how to love deeply: the people I’ve met are so incredibly special, so unique, so worthy of everything this world has to offer. It’s such a crazy thought to know that you have connections with people in every corner of the world, and being able to encounter and navigate different worldly perspectives is such an underrated experience.

It is an amazing project that provides opportunities for children in need in a very fun and creative way. So happy to see that there are still organizations out there that focus on the project itself and put all there energy and focus to make a difference.nIt is not the first time that I visit and been part of this program and I can say out of experience that it's all well organized and they are not only make a difference in the life of the kids but also the staff and the volunteers.nIt is really a VP Bali family. An organization with its heart in the right place.nThank you for making such a difference!

It was a great experience l loved it & learned a lot from it.nVP Bali family were so helpful and the kids were so sweet, I never expected that it will be that hard leaving them on my last day although i stayed two weeks.nI also loved the idea of having the time to explore different areas of Bali during the weekendnIf I would give advise to anyone planning to go that would be first try to go for more than two weeks because for me when i just got used to the kids and the place i was about to leave.nAlso if you would like to donate VP Bali send you a list to choose to have different options but in my opinion craft materials are mostly needed , that’s the most thing the kids are passionate about.

VP Bali is the most incredible volunteering program I have participated in. You get two groups of children with a co teacher and teach them English in different levels. The kids are loving and incredible. The people you meet and the kids are people you will never forget and you will definitely stay in touch with other volunteers. VP Bali becomes family!This experience was by far the best one. I highly recommend this program to everyone who can go to it. The kids love to play and love to learn, you only teach them for a couple of hours in the afternoon and they come voluntarily. You are the one helping them for their future and the opportunities that they may have for their futures.nThe founder of the program is an incredible and inspiring woman who loves what she does and makes everyone else love it.