WORKCAMPS PROGRAMS 2008
DEJAVATO INDONESIA

Name of the organization: DEJAVATO INDONESIA
Year of the foundation: 15 June 2005
Location of the central office: Semarang City, Central Java – Indonesia
Address : Jl. Bukit Panjangan Asri Blok M – 7, Semarang Barat 50147, Central Java – Indonesia
Email : dejavato@yahoo.com
Aim and objectives: To promote voluntary work and world Peace in Indonesia by supporting education, social work and local community development ; To support the development of global education in Indonesia by materially supporting formal and non formal educational programs; To support in-need communities throughout Indonesia in general and particularly in case of crisis; To take an active role in stimulating and leading broader private sector interest in improving Indonesia’s educational system; To promote the unique local Indonesian cultures.
Type: NGO (non profit organozation)
Activities: workcamps, MTV, LTV
Official website: www.dejavato.org
General conditions for participation in your workcamps: All the projects presented in this brochure are international projects; All our projects are open to volunteer who are 18 years old when the workcamp starts; We are very open to host physically challenged volunteers but all our projects might not be accessible for individuals in wheelchair or facing large mobility difficulties; The volunteers are expected to attend the whole duration of the project and any delays in the arrival or departure MUST be officially justified and announced in advance ; All the volunteers are required to individually subscribe a private insurance for the whole duration of the project, covering third party liability, health care and repatriation; The basic timetable on Dejavato’s camps is about 30-35 hours of work per week, generally from Monday to Friday; The common languages of the workcamps will be English and Indonesian (bahasa); the volunteers will have an emergency number active 24/24 – 7/7 to use in case of major problem.


WORKCAMPS

The Semarang projects:

DJ-01 SEMARANG 1 19/01/08 – 31/01/08 CONS/ENVI 6 vols

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1.5 million people. It is located on 400 km. east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhood of the city. In the Penjangan neighborhood, where its office is, the Foundation is member of a community of local volunteers whom together take care of the common spaces, the security of the inhabitants and, more important, the harmony between neighbors. As all the land belongs to individuals or to the management of the residential area, there is a lack of public green space and playgrounds for children. In order to improve the situation and to give a good example to the locals, Dejavato decided to beautify a little green space in front of its office/staff house and to create some geographic panels in order to increase the children’s skills and to stimulate learning. The workcamp will also be an occasion to promote intercultural encounter and exchange.
Work: The volunteers will beautify a green space and create a small public garden for the local community. Volunteers will also make and install panels, showing the names and direction of foreign countries and help the local children to learn about international geography.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, Semarang Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also in the neighborhood.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in the Dejavato’s staff house (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and food will be supplied by the local community.
Location: This work camp will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 200 € (approximately 2.600.000 Indonesian Rupiahs)


DJ-03 SEMARANG 2 02/02/08 – 14/02/08 TEACH/KIDS 6 vols

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. In the Kedungmundu District, Dejavato cooperates with an orphanage and a kinder-garden which belong to the Rodhiyah Muslim Foundation. The orphanage is home to 100 orphans. Through this project, we want to support the Rodhiyah Foundation in its work for the future of the orphans and stimulate intercultural encounter.
Work: The volunteers will teach English inside the orphanage and promote both personal hygiene (important for the children) and environmental protection (waste management). Time will also be spent organizing games and leisure activities for and with the pupils. Time permitting; volunteers will also visit a neighboring school.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location: This workcamp will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 200 € (approximately 2.600.000 Indonesian Rupiahs)

DJ-07 SEMARANG 3 10/05/08 – 24/05/08 CONS/KIDS 10 vols

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. In the Kedungmundu District, Dejavato cooperates with an orphanage and a kinder-garden which belong to the Rodhiyah Muslim Foundation. The orphanage is home to about 100 orphans. Through this project, we want to support the Rodhiyah Foundation in its work for the future of the orphans and stimulate intercultural encounter.
Work: The volunteers will renovate the students bathrooms, teach English to the pupils inside the orphanage and promote both personal hygiene (important for the children) and environmental protection (waste management). Time will also be spent organizing games and leisure activities for and with the kids. Time permitting; volunteers will also visit a neighboring school.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) and cook their own meals.
Location: This work camp will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.300.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 180 €)

The Sidorejo projects:

DJ-02 SIDOREJO 1 02/02/08 – 14/02/08 EDU/RENO 10 vols
DJ-09 SIDOREJO 2 06/07/08 – 19/07/08 EDU/RENO 10 vols
DJ-13 SIDOREJO 3 15/11/08 – 29/11/09 EDU/RENO 10 vols

Background: Sidorejo Village is part of the Kajoran Sub-district of the Magelang Regency in Central Java. The village is located 25 km north of Yogyakarta and 86 km south of Semarang. The Magelang regency is known at international level as the residence of Borobudur and Prambanan Temples (UNESCO World heritage sites). Most of the villagers are farmers and the households can mainly be considered as low income ones. Dejavato decided to support the educational development of the children and the youngsters of Sidorejo by supporting the local school and providing different courses (English, hygiene, environmental education, etc). Through this project, the volunteers will support the local development and educational programmes of Dejavato.
Work: The volunteers will renovate school bookshelves (painting, renovating), teach English, and promote personal hygiene.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: visit the nearby World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. You may also do some rafting or visit Yogyakarta city where you can do shopping or visit the Royal Palace
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sidorejo Village in the Magelang Regency of Central Java Province (86 km from Semarang).
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Extra fee: 160 € (approximately 2.000.000 Indonesian Rupiahs)
The Sokawera projects:

DJ-04 SOKAWERA 01 16/02/08 – 28/02/08 MANU/ENVI 10 vols

Background: Sokawera village is located in the Banyumas Regency. It lies on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and hills landscape. Sokawera is home to the Argowilis (“Green Mountain”) community centre, a volunteer based organization created 8 years ago. It is active in the following fields: education and literacy, women empowerment, micro credit, economical development and environment. The centre gives free education to 700 students (children and adults), organize activities for street children, support villagers through micro credit and training programmes, develop environmental projects (including reforestation) and run social and cultural activities on a permanent basis. Dejavato started its cooperation with Argowilis in December 2006 and, since then, has been coordinating both short and long term voluntary service activities. Argowilis members appreciate the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. During this workcamp volunteers will contribute to new eco-friendly income-generating activities for the community Argowilis is promoting: tree and rabbits farming.
Work: The volunteers will work together with the community and Argowilis volunteers on the infrastructure of these new activities for the community: build rabbit-farming structures (cages, eventually yards) and plant trees.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Cipendok forest and trekking to the waterfall. In Argowilis there are also many chances to learn how to play traditional musical instruments or to make coconut sugar, traditional handicrafts or sport activities with local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sokawera village in the Banyumas Regency, 250 km south west of Semarang. The village is located on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by rice fields.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 200 € (approximately 2.600.000 Indonesian Rupiahs)
DJ-14 SOKAWERA 02 20/12/08 – 03/01/09 ENVI/AGRI 10 vols

Background: Sokawera village is located in the Banyumas Regency. It lies on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and hills landscape. Sokawera is home to the Argowilis (“Green Mountain”) community centre, a volunteer based organization created 8 years ago. It is active in the following fields: education and literacy, women empowerment, micro credit, economical development and environment. The centre gives free education to 700 students (children and adults), organize activities for street children, support villagers through micro credit and training programmes, develop environmental projects (including reforestation) and run social and cultural activities on a permanent basis. Dejavato started its cooperation with Argowilis in December 2006 and, since then, has been coordinating both short and long term voluntary service activities. Argowilis members appreciate the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. During this workcamp volunteers will contribute to new eco-friendly income-generating activities for the community Argowilis is promoting: tree and rabbit farming.
Work: The volunteers will work together with the community and Argowilis volunteers on the infrastructure of these new activities for the community: build organic farm and plant trees.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Cipendok forest and trekking to the waterfall. In Argowilis there are also many chances to learn how to play traditional musical instruments or to make coconut sugar, traditional handicrafts or sport activities with local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sokawera village in the Banyumas Regency, 250 km south west of Semarang. The village is located on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by rice fields.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.000.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 160 €)


The Klaten Project:

DJ-05 KLATEN 16/02/08 – 28/02/08 EDU/KIDS 8 vols

Background: The Kemudo village is located in the Klaten regency. The area was struck by a massive earthquake the 27th of May 2006. Seven people were found dead, while hundreds of others were injured. About 85% of the houses collapsed and many other were seriously damaged. Since the day after the quake, Dejavato has been involved in relieving the pain of the villagers both through the organization of 2 international workcamps and the implementation of relief actions (sending food supplies and medicines and organizing free medical assistance). The foundation wishes to continue its involvement in the area and to keep providing assistance to local villages and inhabitants, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounter. In this sense it would like to involve international volunteers both in renovating/reconstructing the area and supplying education to the local children.
Work: The volunteers will be involved in educational activities with the children (they will mainly teach English and basic hygiene practices).
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: visit the nearby World Heritage site and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food.
Location: Kemudo Village is located in Klaten regency, 25 km east of Yogyakarta City and 95 km south east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.600.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


DJ-06 KLATEN 12/04/08 – 25/04/08 RENO/KIDS 10 vols
DJ-15 KLATEN 20/12/08 – 03/01/09 RENO/KIDS 10 vols

Background: The Kemudo village is located in the Klaten regency. The area was struck by a massive earthquake the 27th of May 2006. Seven people were found dead, while hundreds of others were injured. About 85% of the houses collapsed and many other were seriously damaged. Since the day after the quake, Dejavato has been involved in relieving the pain of the villagers both through the organization of 2 international workcamps and the implementation of relief actions (sending food supplies and medicines and organizing free medical assistance). The foundation wishes to continue its involvement in the area and to keep providing assistance to local villages and inhabitants, while promoting international solidarity and intercultural encounter. In this sense it would like to involve international volunteers both in renovating/reconstructing the area and supplying education to the local children.
Work: The volunteers will do small renovation paint the local school and be involved in educational activities with the children (they will mainly teach English and basic hygiene practices).
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: visit the nearby World Heritage site and temples of Prambanan and/or Yogyakarta City.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food.
Location: Kemudo Village is located in Klaten regency, 25 km east of Yogyakarta City and 95 km south east of Semarang.
Terminal: Yogyakarta airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.000.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 160 €)
The Sulursari Project:

DJ-08 SULURSARI 08/06/08 – 21/06/08 RENO/KIDS 10 vols
Background: Sulursari village is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believes in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in a small local kindergarden school, named TK Pertiwi. The school has only 1 teacher with around 40 students, which is located next to the village’s elementary school.
Work: The volunteers will contribute to paint the kindergarden’s building, and do small renovations of the playground and do some educational activities with the local students in particular.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, a small mud volcano, used by the people in the surroundings to make salt from its the water. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.000.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 160 €)


DJ-10 SULURSARI 19/07/08 – 02/08/08 CONS/KIDS 10 vols
Background: Sulursari village is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in a small local kindergarden school, named TK Pertiwi. The school has only 1 teacher with around 40 students, which is located next to the village’s elementary school. The school at this moment doesn’t have its own toilets, obliging the children to urinate in the school yard, where they also play. That has a clear impact on the pupils health, especially the youngests. This workcamp aims at solving this issue.
Work: The volunteers will contribute to build small toilet and a bathroom for the children of the kindergarden and do some activities with local students.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, small mud volcano, used by the people in the surroundings to make salt from its waters. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.300.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 180 €)


DJ-11 SULURSARI 09/08/08 – 23/08/08 CONS/KIDS 10 vols

Background: Sulursari village is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciate the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project aims at contributing to the cultural and educational development of the community.
Work: The volunteers will contribute to create the building that will host a small library for the local community in general and the local students in particular.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, small mud volcano, that mostly people surround make salt from the water from volcano. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed) where they will also receive food.
Location: This work camp will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.300.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 180 €)


Special Project: “World Volunteers for World Heritage” – Patrimonito workcamp

DJ-12 WORLD HERITAGE 09/08/08 – 23/08/08 EDU/ENVI 15 vols

Background: In November 2007, the Coordination Comitee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS) and the UNESCO World Heritage Center initiated a global project for the preservation of World Heritage sites: “World Heritage Volunteers: Patrimonito rolls up its sleeves” (see for more information: http://www.unesco.org/ccivs/New-SiteCCSVI/CcivsOther/culturalheritage/WH-patrimonito.doc for more informations). It aims at rendering its symbolic dimension to heritage through debates and reflections, contribute to the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage and/or improve accessibility and availability of information, raise the awareness of the local population and create a sense of " ownership " and identification, and promote cultural heritage between international volunteers and organisations. Volunteers from all over the world will discuss issues related to world heritage and cultural diversity while actively engaging in the preservation of World Heritage sites.
As a member of CCIVS already involved in cultural patrimony promoter and global education, Dejavato participates to this international project and will organise a specific workcamp in and around two of the Java island World Heritage sites: the exceptional Borobudur and Prambanan temples.
Work: Several kinds of activities are foreseen during this project, all related to the World heritage sites and linked to the values of common Human patrimony: a raising-awareness campaign toward the sites visitors, educational activities with children from a school close to one of the site, environmental actions in the sites themselves (garbage picking) and workshops related to the project, aiming at contributing to the creation of a CCIVS/UNESCO educational kit about World Heritage and Non-Formal Education, to be issued at the end of 2008.
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the World Heritage Centre’s activities and campaign, the history and dynamics of World Heritage sites worldwide. Guided visits to Borobudur and Prambanan (which was recently highly damaged by an earthquake), will be organized in cooperation with the site’s management.
Leisure Time: The volunteers will have the chance to visit the nearby Yogyakarta City. Other activities will be decided in group.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in a big house in the Kumodo village, situated few kilometers from Prambanan (basic conditions, sleeping bag and mat needed), where they will also receive food, provided by the local community.
Location: The sites are close to each other, in Central Java, half the way between Yogyakarta City and Semarang.
Terminal: Yogyakarta airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.000.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 160 €)


MTV AND LTV PROGRAMS 2008
DEJAVATO INDONESIA

Name of the organization: DEJAVATO INDONESIA
Year of the foundation: 15 June 2005
Location of the central office: Semarang City, Central Java – Indonesia
Address : Jl. Bukit Panjangan Asri Blok M – 7, Semarang Barat 50147, Central Java – Indonesia
Email : dejavato@yahoo.com
Aim and objectives: To promote voluntary work and world Peace in Indonesia by supporting education, social work and local community development ; To support the development of global education in Indonesia by materially supporting formal and non formal educational programs; To support in-need communities throughout Indonesia in general and particularly in case of crisis; To take an active role in stimulating and leading broader private sector interest in improving Indonesia’s educational system; To promote the unique local Indonesian cultures.
Type: NGO (non profit organozation)
Activities: workcamps, MTV, LTV
Official website: www.dejavato.org
General conditions for participation in your workcamps: The program is open for volunteers aged 18 or more; Volunteers will be supported by the local project responsible, a mentor (usually a Dejavato volunteer who is not involved in the project activities) and Dejavato office; Projects starts at the beginning and finishes at the end of the indicated months (please check the MLTV project list you find below); Each project can involve a maximum number of two volunteer at the same time; Upon arrival volunteers will be involved in our orientation workshop, in Dejavato office; Most volunteers will be hosted in local Indonesian families and receive three meals per day (rice with side vegetables and dishes); Drinking alcohol is not allowed and not well seen by traditional Muslim families. Smoking is allowed only in restricted areas (depending on the hosting family) and should be avoided when with children and scholars; Volunteers are required to work at least 6 hours a day, 5 days a week and to help the family with the daily chores; Dejavato advises volunteers to require visa to the closest Indonesian embassy; Volunteers should purchase an insurance before the beginning of the project. The insurance should cover at least health care, third party liabilities and repatriation.

MTV and LTV PROGRAMS

Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-01 Sokawera Project January – March (3 months) Edu/Cult 2
April – June (3 months)
July – September (3 months)
November – December (2 months)
Background: Sokawera village is located in the Banyumas Regency. It lies on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and hills landscape. Sokawera is home to the Argowilis (“Green Mountain”) community centre, a volunteer based organization created 8 years ago. It is active in the following fields: education and literacy, women empowerment, micro credit, economical development and environment. The centre gives free education to 700 students (children and adults), organize activities for street children, support villagers through micro credit and training programmes, develop environmental projects (including reforestation) and run social and cultural activities on a permanent basis. Dejavato started its cooperation with Argowilis in December 2006 and, since then, has been coordinating both short and long term voluntary service activities. Argowilis members appreciate the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. During this workcamp volunteers will contribute to new eco-friendly income-generating activities for the community Argowilis is promoting: tree and rabbit farming.
Work: Formal and non formal English Teaching; Entertainment activities for children and students
Other non formal education activities (depending on the skills and expertise of the international volunteers)
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Cipendok forest and trekking to the waterfall. In Argowilis there are also many chances to learn how to play traditional musical instruments or to make coconut sugar, traditional handicrafts or sport activities with local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) where they will also receive food.
Location: This project will be held in Sokawera village in the Banyumas Regency, 250 km south west of Semarang. The village is located on the slope of the Slamet Mountain and is surrounded by rice fields.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.600.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-02 Theresiana School February - April (3 months) Edu/Cult 2
May – June (2 months)
August – September (2 months)
Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). The volunteers will do English teaching activities at Theresiana Christian School which consist of kindergarten to senior high school level where located in the same complex. The school is located close to the downtown of Semarang City. The background of the students are various from low economic to good income family. During the program, the volunteers will stay with hosting family (one of the teacher or students family).
Work: To organize and hold English other foreign languages lessons; To contribute to the organisation of non formal work shops ; To organise games and entertaining activities for children
To contribute to other activities the school may punctually organize
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food is provided.
Location: This peoject will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)

Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-03 Semarang Orphanage February - April (3 months) Edu/Cult 2
Project May – June (2 months)
August – September (2 months)

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. In the Kedungmundu District, Dejavato cooperates with an orphanage and a kinder-garden which belong to the Rodhiyah Muslim Foundation. The orphanage is home to about 100 orphans. Through this project, we want to support the Rodhiyah Foundation in its work for the future of the orphans and stimulate intercultural encounter.
Work: Formal and non formal English Teaching; Entertainment activities for children and students
Education
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-04 SLTP 3 Semarang February - April (3 months) Edu/Cult 2
August - September (2 months)
November - December (2 months)

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. SLTP 3 Semarang is one of the favorite junior high schools in Semarang City. The school is located in the city centre and it is easily accessible by public and private transportation.
Work: Formal and non formal English Teaching; Entertainment activities for children and students
Education
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-05 Puskesmas Project February - March (3 months) Health 1
April – June (3 months)
July – September ( 3 months)
October - December (3 months)
Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. PUSKESMAS (Public Health Center) is the lowest level public health service center provided by Indonesian government. The patients usually comes from disadvantaged economic background since this center provide low and reachable price for local community. In this project, Dejavato cooperates with Semarang City Health Department.
Work: To organize medical check ups for local community, mothers and kids; To assist local doctors and nurses in the health center
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-06 Simongan Project February - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)

Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. Mutiara Bangsa Kindergarten School is a private local school. The school has around 60 students from low to middle income families. The school has about 8 teachers, and it is equipped with simple toys and games.
Work: To organize and hold English other foreign languages lessons; To contribute to the organisation of non formal work shops ; To organise games and entertaining activities for children
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-07 Wirosari Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Wirosarivillage is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in Paramahita Kindergarden School is a private local school run by the Mangundiharja Foundation. The school has its own building equipped with basic toys and games. It has 4 local teachers and around 30 students from low to middle income families.
Work: To organize and hold English other foreign languages lessons; To organise games and entertaining activities for children; To contribute to other punctual activities organized by the kinder garden
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, small mud volcano, used by the people in the surroundings to make salt from its waters. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) where they will also receive food.
Location: This project will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-08 Sidorejo Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Sidorejo Village is part of the Kajoran Sub-district of the Magelang Regency in Central Java. The village is located 25 km north of Yogyakarta and 86 km south of Semarang. The Magelang regency is known at international level as the residence of Borobudur and Prambanan Temples (UNESCO World heritage sites). Most of the villagers are farmers and the households can mainly be considered as low income ones. Dejavato decided to support the educational development of the children and the youngsters of Sidorejo by supporting the local school and providing different courses (English, hygiene, environmental education, etc). Through this project, the volunteers will support the local development and educational programmes of Dejavato.
Work: To organise and hold English lessons in the local school and other non formal settings; To organise games and entertaining activities for children in non formal settings; To contribute to other activities organized by the local school or the community
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: visit the nearby World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. You may also do some rafting or visit Yogyakarta city where you can do shopping or visit the Royal Palace
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in local host families (basic conditions) where they will also receive food.
Location: This project will be held in Sidorejo Village in the Magelang Regency of Central Java Province (86 km from Semarang).
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Extra fee: 200 € (approximately 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-09 Panjangan Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. Dejavato office is located in Panjangan area. Dejavato will conduct daily afternoon English teaching activities for the children neighborhood surround the office which comes from low to middle income families. . The area has around 20 children various ages from kindergarden to elementary students. The English study will be held at Dejavato office or one of the neighbor’s houses.
Work: To organize and hold English other foreign languages lessons; To contribute to the organisation of non formal work shops ; To organise games and entertaining activities for children
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-10 Wonosari Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)

Background: Wonosari is a small village in rural Indonesia. The village is located on the hill south of Kendal town where surrounded by farm and forest. Most villagers are farmers and belong to the low income part of Indonesian society. The community still organizes its life according to local traditions and customs. Most of the houses are still very traditional made from wood. The mostly spoken languages are Javanese and Indonesian. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in Wonosari Elementary school which is located in Wonosari Village, Pegandon Sub-district, Kendal Regency. The village is located 50 km west of Semarang City and 10 km south of Kendal town.
Work: To organize and hold English lessons in the local school and other non formal settings; To organize games and entertaining activities for children in non formal settings; To contribute to other activities organized by the local school or the community
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Curug Sewu Waterfall. You will also have a chance to visit Semarang city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) where they will also receive food.
Location: This project will be held in Wonosari village in the Kendal Regency, 60 km west of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)

Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-11 Sulursari Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Sulursari village is located in the Grobogan Regency. It lies on the east part of the Semarang municipality and is surrounded by corn fields. This village is also located in a hilly karstic area, on the south part with oak trees. The local community appreciates the presence of international volunteers and believe in the possibility to improve the centre through the exchange of good practices and ideas with the volunteers. The project site will be in a small local kindergarden school, named TK Pertiwi. The school has only 1 teacher with around 40 students, which is located next to the village’s elementary school.
Work: To organize and hold English other foreign languages lessons; To organize games and entertaining activities for children; To contribute to other punctual activities organized by the kinder garden
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit the Bleduk Kuwu, small mud volcano, used by the people in the surroundings to make salt from its waters. You will also have a chance to visit Purwodadi city and do some sport activities with the local youths.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) where they will also receive food.
Location: This project will be held in Sulursari village in the Grobogan Regency, 100 km east of Semarang.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)


Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-12 Al-Azhar Project January - March (3 months) Edu 2
April – June (3 months)
August – September ( 2 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. Al Azhar is a Moslem school belongs to Al Azhar Foundation which consist from play group to elementary level. The school is located in the city centre and it is easily accessible by public and private transportation.
Work: To organise and hold English lessons; To contribute to the organisation of non formal work shops ;To organise conversational English workshops for the teachers
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)

Code Name Period Type Vols
DJMTV-13 Korean Language January - March (3 months) Edu 2
& Culture Project April – May (2 months)
June – August ( 3 months)
November - December (2 months)
Background: Hometown of the Dejavato Foundation, Semarang city is the 5th biggest city of Indonesia and is populated by about 1,5 million people. It is located on 400 kms east of Jakarta (the capital city of Indonesia). In cooperation with local partners and government, Dejavato has always been active for the local development of some disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. The Foundation does so through cultural activities, non-formal education project, environmental education and renovation. The volunteers will do Korean teaching activities at Dejavato and local school especially for senior high school students. Since Dejavato host many Korean, so we will enrich the knowledge of our volunteers with some basic Korean language and culture. Besides, it’s also to promote Korean culture to school students in Semarang in order to build mutual understanding between Korea and Indonesia.
Work: To organize and hold Korean language and culture lessons; To contribute to the organization of non formal work shops ; To organize games and entertaining activities for children; To contribute to other activities the school may punctually organize
Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
Leisure Time: During free time, the volunteers will have the chance to visit several important Chinese and Hindu Temple in the city, downtown, the Old City or the nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites and temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. Few land and marine National Parks are also close to Semarang.
Accommodation: The volunteers will be accommodated in Indonesian host families (basic conditions) and food will be provided
Location: This project will be held in Semarang City, Central Java Province. northern coast of Java Island. The northern part of the city is built on the coastal plain while the southern parts, known as Candi Lama and Candi Baru, are on higher ground. A major port during the Dutch colonial era, and still an important port today, the city is known in Indonesia for its large population of Chinese origin.
Terminal: Semarang airport, railway station and bus terminal.
Special Requirement: none
Extra fee: 2.700.000 Indonesian Rupiahs (approximately 200 €)