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Testimonial ++ Volunteer ++ Indonesia
From a Woman to Women : Gender Empowerment Avocation Internship in Bali
When I told family and friends I was going to spend six months on an Indonesian Island, the response I got most was: "Bali, Beaches, Beer", but what I really experienced was: "Wisdom, Wonderful, Wholehearted."
October to March - six months that I would never exchange for anything else in the world. I was fortunate enough to decide a six-month internship on Bali would perfectly fit into my cultural studies program back in Germany and was convinced in an instant that Bali WISE, which operates under the umbrella of ROLE Foundation, is the right place to commit my time and knowledge to. Working with women that are motivated to learn and envision a brighter future for themselves, their families and their country. It is always an inspiring atmosphere floating through the Cafe, Campus, and Kantor in Jalan Siligita.
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I found the organization via Students go abroad. It helps you organize your time in a foreign country, on a continent you have never been to before with their help. They have staff that supports you with all matters from communication, housing, transport, and visa. Of course, you have to pay for that kind of service but the money is worth spending, as I felt a lot more comfortable knowing I could call on someone 24/7.
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I was accommodated in a decent villa with a pool and garden and got the chance to meet wonderful people who were all interning and working in several other NGOs, Hotels, or Enterprises. It was interesting to share each other's views in life, networks, and link various projects, or just plan weekend trips together.
Internships are to learn how to prepare good coffee? Not at Bali. From the beginning, the wonderful staff trusted me with tasks I had never expected to be given at that early stage. My tasks varied so much I never got bored and there is no way to put all of it down. However, I enjoyed being in charge of social network activities, campaign designs for news releases and letters and even gained so much valuable experience in fundraising and event management. We prepared two fundraisers with which I could help and where my opinion was always respected and valued. As my knowledge on the organization built up and I knew the foundation inside out I was allowed to go to Gianyar and talk to sponsors, I even presented our case to the Human Ressource Association which connects hotels in Bali and hosts many important people in the hospitality and tourism sector Bali WISE trains their students up for.
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Only a few times have I met people so wholeheartedly committed to a program. Each and every single one of the staff, students, and volunteers contribute their energy to making the program a success and support the women striving for their future at their best abilities. I would totally recommend Bali WISE as a place for an internship as every hand is needed and welcome.
Of course, spending six months abroad is not always merry and fun, however, thanks to the organization's on-site support and the great companionship I shared with my villa-mates, I overcame any troubles with stomach, homesickness, police or a boring weekend. Although working hours are long (they always fly past way to fast, though) there is plenty of time to get to know the rich culture of Balinese people. There are beaches, there is beer and it is all part of Bali, but there is so much more under the surface one can discover and learn from. I will be back to see how Bali WISE and the island, in general, are developing.
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