VOLUNTEERING IN BALI - the BEST decision of my life // sea turtle conservation with IVHQ pt 1

[@algalcat]

i’m 17 and i recently completed a project on shark conservation - i learnt so much doing that project about so many marine animals and it’s just accelerated my want to go volunteer like this! after seeing this i can declare i have officially started saving up for it lol

[@sarahjneve]

yay that’s so exciting!! there’s so many amazing volunteer opportunities all over the place that I want to try, so you should absolutely do this!

[@fayleighregenspurg]

I really wanna do this but I have to go alone and I am afraid I won't make any friends and will feel lonely

[@sarahjneve]

I went by myself and it was amazing!! There’s plenty of other volunteers who also go by themselves so everyone is looking for friends!! I would highly highly recommend going, it will change your life!!

[@mohamededdouadi6214]

The same thing

[@sarahjneve]

you will have a great time! There’s plenty of people you’ll meet there and you’ll make new friends :)

[@laureecewilsmann7441]

How can I Sign up for this

[@sarahjneve]

@laureecewilsmann7441 you can apply through IVHQ’s website! www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/bali/turtle-conservation-in-nusa-penida/

[@daisymander9443]

Hey ! So I got back from my trip here this week and have just watched your video back to now recognise everything! So cool to see and thankful on how well you prepared us ! The sanctuary is now covered in peoples names and drawings ( we struggled to find a spot ) which is amazing! Unfortunately all the big turtles you talk about have left but there were plenty of babies ! It was also soo much busier this year with over 100 volunteers, making us feel a little less needed but great to see that many people go !! Thanks for your video and help :)

[@sarahjneve]

oh wow that’s so many people!! That’s so amazing to hear that so many want to help out at such a wonderful place. I’m so glad I could help!!

[@VilanovaFamilys]

Don’t forget to visit Timor Leste. There is sea turtle conservation and pretty view of beach

[@sarahjneve]

@user-vn6ys5wb6v yes I’ll look into it!! Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@justanotherrandomperson180]

this looks like so much fun! the baby turtles look so cute!!

[@sarahjneve]

It was so so much fun!!! I highly recommend volunteering through IVHQ!!

[@justanotherrandomperson180]

@@sarahjneve nice! I'll check it out! One question, were there a lot of young people on the trip? What was the age group? Like do you think the trip is good for college students/young adults?

[@sarahjneve]

Yes it’s mostly young adults and people in their twenties! Of course there’s people of all ages and everyone makes sure everyone feels included, but a majority are in their twenties

[@doumbasera2202]

Welcome to indonesia. Thankyou for doing such a good work for the world.

[@sarahjneve]

Thank you that’s so nice to hear :)) I loved volunteering, it was life changing !!

[@wanders228]

You should do a Q&A or FAQ video about International Volunteer HQ. I have so many questions. But my first one is, do representatives of IVHQ come and stay with you guys?

[@sarahjneve]

I totally will film an ivhq q&a!! That’s a good idea :) there are ivhq coordinators who help run the program and the house you’re staying in and stay on or near the area!

[@mariebv]

So interesting to see what all goes into this experience, the baby turtles have my heart! 🥺🐢Such a beautiful place!!!

[@sarahjneve]

the baby turtles were absolutely my favorite and IVHQ is the best!!!

[@smailbaroda4853]

I really enjoyed watching your video it's gives me that vibe I wanna be there, I Wish to got a experience like you did ❤️

[@sarahjneve]

You totally should!! Just apply on the volunteer hq website!! It was so so worth it, I highly recommend it!!

[@NikandJenna]

We went to Nusa Penida recently while we were in Indonesia! We had no idea this place existed, might have to go back now haha! Great video😊🙌

[@sarahjneve]

yes I love nusa and green lion!! volunteering there was a life changing experience!! I highly recommend it :)

[@Neakakhtar]

Can u share step by step how u did it ??

[@monishsaxena9615]

nice video

[@sarahjneve]

thank you :)

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

It’s a wonderful country to help each other and live together.

[@sarahjneve]

I love Indonesia!! I had a wonderful time and met so many amazing people :))

[@annaliesedelbalso1137]

Hi! I’m going to be doing the turtle conservation project in a couple weeks! When did you go?

[@sarahjneve]

I went in June! It was an amazing experience

[@annaliesedelbalso1137]

That’s awesome to hear!! I saw that there were so many fellow volunteers with you! I am hoping for the same since I’ll be there in the off season 🤞

[@sarahjneve]

There’s always some people going! You definitely won’t be by yourself :)

[@aleksandrapochec7013]

Hi! In February???

[@sarahjneve]

I went in june though I’m sure there’s people going in February! Lmk if you have any questions :)

[@asiandramalover777]

Amazing! Btw.. what's that green smoke at 10:45/?

[@sarahjneve]

I think that’s just the flame’s reflection in the camera lens!

[@dreameralora]

​@@sarahjneve oh I see lol. I thought about that later 🤡

[@sarahjneve]

@dreameralora oh haha that’s all good! It does look kinda weird

[@dreameralora]

@@sarahjneve and then there was this dude that came from behind the tree right after, and he looked kinda invisible at the start. 🤡

[@sarahjneve]

@dreameralora ahaha whoops accidentally made a thriller lol

[@boesyputrawijaya1702]

Begadang 😁

[@sarahjneve]

🫶🏼✨

[@elle3874]

Hey, do you know if you can participate in a two week round trip all around Bali before/after the volunteer work?

[@sarahjneve]

A trip on your own? You can show up to the volunteer house whenever you sign up and then you can stay in Bali if you want!

[@HardyMonica-p5u]

Gibson View

[@laurencarletti-mj7rm]

Hey!! I have a couple questions about IVHQ, is it safe for younger people to go? I want to go right out of high school but I wasn't sure if other people my age would be doing this trip and if it's overall a safe option. I was also wondering, do your coordinators drive you around? or do you kind of have to "fend for yourself"?

[@sarahjneve]

I highly recommend doing this at any age!! Some of my best friends I got out of volunteering were 17/18 and they fit in perfectly. Totally safe. I never felt unsafe the whole time. You can get your own taxis but oftentimes you can just tell your coordinators where you want to go and when and they will find a taxi driver for you, just let them know a day beforehand

[@daisymander9443]

Heyy - leaving for Bali in the morning for the turtle conservation!! Just wondering what scuba diving trip you did and how much it cost ? Would love to do something like that ! xx

[@sarahjneve]

We did it through Blue Corner Dive in Nusa Penida!! I don’t remember how much it cost but it wasn’t that expensive! We did have to pay with cash though which is pretty normal in Bali.

[@SafaeTahri]

HELLO SARAH I am so happy to saw your video and your positive energy ; Iwanna about this IVQH is it free 100% and i love youbecausse you be brave

[@sarahjneve]

Aww thank you!! IVHQ is not free but it can definitely be a lot cheaper than some other options! It includes all accommodation and all meals, and potentially pick up and drop off at the airport! The coordinators also helped us plan any activities we wanted to do, which was super helpful! And of course the most important part is getting to volunteer for such an amazing cause. It’s definitely worth it!

[@cressidasingh]

I’ve been researching IVHQ lately because I’m interested in volunteering and traveling but I’ve been skeptical to travel alone and also you have to pay on the website a fee, from what I’ve read anyways. Great video! Very informative and insightful! What was the fee to go to Bali?

[@sarahjneve]

i highly recommend bali or nusa penida with ivhq!! I traveled alone and had no problems, the coordinators are wonderful people and super helpful!! I think the fee was around $300 when I went? It kind of counts as a deposit so they know you’re serious about going

[@braedantremere]

Would you have done longer or did you think the 2 weeks was perfect?

[@sarahjneve]

I totally could’ve gone longer! It just depends how much time off you have to be able to volunteer. I wouldn’t go any less than two weeks for sure 🫶🏼

[@AndrewR-y5u]

Were you able to pick up any sea turtles like the hawksbill green or hatchlings🤔❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@sarahjneve]

Yes we were!! We had to move the adult ones and the babies from their tanks in order to clean them and the tanks so we got very comfortable with holding them!!

[@KevinBurnett-h6v]

Tremblay Row

[@sarahjneve]

row the boat

[@aleksandrapochec7013]

Hi! Have you taken Introduction Week? Is it mandatory?

[@sarahjneve]

Yes I took the intro week! It’s not mandatory but I would highly rec

[@gunamerstravels]

Do you have a HQ, where you sleep, and leave luggage and valuables?

[@sarahjneve]

Yes! There’s a volunteer center which is basically like a hostel where we keep everything!

[@SoundEff3ct]

i thought someone was in my kitchen with the noise athe beginng lol

[@sarahjneve]

ahahahhaha 🫶🏼

[@JohnCarlyle-y1h]

Goodwin Ramp

[@NoahMuir-m7c]

Marcelino Gateway

[@duaneowens7777]

Great video. I am also studying environmental engineering and marine conservation is related to my program. How do you recommend this program fro one to ten

[@sarahjneve]

Honestly it’s a 10/10, it was so much fun and I feel like you really understand the basics of marine conservation and what goes into it. It’s a great balance of education and fun

[@duaneowens7777]

@@sarahjneve did you get a single job. At the end of the program did they give you a certificate and give connections to environmental jobs out there. Also do you know if they provided transport to the work sites?>

[@sarahjneve]

@duaneowens7777 no we switched between preparing food, feeding the turtles, cleaning tanks, caring for babies, and gathering food on the beach every day. I don’t think we got any sort of certificate - it’s more of an experience than a direct step into a career in marine conservation but you can definitely put it on your resume because it looks impressive - I put it on mine! And you stay within walking distance of the conservation so you just walk to your shifts!

[@Rej294]

Hi sara, how do i sign up to volunteer? Can u please let me know of a safe and legitimate way? Thanks

[@sarahjneve]

Just go through the ivhq website!! That’s how I applied and it’s super trustworthy

[@Rej294]

Thanks Sara😊

[@sarahjneve]

Of course!!

[@Amy-ms9nr]

Did you get the regular room or the upgraded room?😊

[@sarahjneve]

I just got the regular room! The upgraded room is just one person or one couple in a room :)

[@rubyelenagrajalesmontoya2285]

I want to do this volunteering caring for turtles. Where can I connect through Worldpackers with the hosts?

[@sarahjneve]

This is actually through international volunteer hq! The host is green lion Bali but you apply on the ivhq website :)

[@rubyelenagrajalesmontoya2285]

Hello Sarah, thank you so much for answering me. I have the application to Worldpackers, but I have not found a place to care for turtles. In which city did you do this volunteering?

[@sarahjneve]

@rubyelenagrajalesmontoya2285 the turtles was in Nusa Penida but the main volunteer site is in Ubud. But this volunteering isn’t through Worldpackers it’s through International Volunteer HQ so I don’t think you’re going to find it on Worldpackers

[@rubyelenagrajalesmontoya2285]

Thank you so much Sarah. Maybe I can register at the International Volunteer HQ.

[@rubyelenagrajalesmontoya2285]

@@sarahjneve❤

[@KelleyGisondi-e2z]

Hickle Greens

[@Neakakhtar]

Awesome vlog how u got this job ??

[@sarahjneve]

I just applied online at internationalvolunteerhq.com !! Super easy and there’s lots of volunteer options!

[@Neakakhtar]

@@sarahjneve hey it's not working

[@sarahjneve]

Try volunteerhq.org

[@Neakakhtar]

@@sarahjneve do u know any cheap way to volunteer work in foreign countries it's registration fee is Pakistani 93000 rupees big amount for me 😭😢

[@sarahjneve]

I know world packers let’s you work all over the world and they’ll give you accommodation!

[@szanssoulrmx2476]

First😁😄 how many days you are in bali always take good care of yourself Let's go to 1000 subs

[@sarahjneve]

haha thank you!! I was in bali for three weeks!!

[@szanssoulrmx2476]

@@sarahjneve hope you enjoy it I always look forward to your videos

[@sarahjneve]

Aww that’s so nice to hear!!

[@livmageddon]

Did you have to get divers training?

[@sarahjneve]

We just had a session in a pool with the scuba gear the day before we went, but we didn’t have to get certified!

[@saracapouskova2907]

hi! did you go by yourself? or with some friends?

[@sarahjneve]

I went by myself!! But there’s always plenty of other people to make friends with and then you can travel together!

[@LashayAnkney-i4e]

Manley Forks

[@mariaasens9518]

Hi!! In which month did you go?

[@sarahjneve]

I went in late May/June! Are you going to be volunteering in Bali??

[@BroadNorma-x4l]

Leffler Springs

[@OuidaDemattia-x7j]

Boyle Garden

[@ClaraOgden-m4t]

Flossie Park

[@dreampilot2342]

How did u find this volunteering opportunity?

[@sarahjneve]

It’s through International Volunteer HQ! They have a ton of different programs all over the world and this one looked amazing! It’s in Nusa Penida in Bali, Indonesia. I highly recommend it!!

[@JimUpton-p4t]

Bernice Dam

[@Aarham-y7q]

One day....

[@itsabbybrew]

What are you using to record?

[@sarahjneve]

I just used my iPhone 13! Pretty good quality and much easier to transport :)

[@EmilioWhite-r1e]

Weissnat Falls

[@RonnyAuch-e4p]

Hackett Island

[@YungSainato-t2g]

Jaren Mountains

[@adambray9049]

Hi, would you recommend this company?

[@sarahjneve]

Yes I totally would!! The coordinators at the volunteer sites really make sure you’re taken care of and it’s an amazing environment to work in!!

[@MaryCarr-o9h]

Anya Garden

[@DeborahWhite-x2i]

Herman Ways

[@HelenJones-g5h]

Wolff Forge

[@BuckHarry-l6f]

Collier Mission

[@GaskellSampson-m6p]

Kerluke Trafficway

[@BryanSears-n1o]

MacGyver Mountain

[@HelenHarris-t4m]

Cronin Forks

[@ellazecookfera7781]

Kovacek Lights

[@JessieDevenney-u2r]

McDermott Groves

[@AllenSparks-q9q]

Langworth Skyway

[@JoanneBanks-m6u]

Alana Avenue

[@AdelaideHobart-b9g]

White Freeway

[@Tutume1111]

Im having this thought to do it but Im 40 and really scared of doing it on my own.Is there anyone else who did it or is gonna do it alone?

[@sarahjneve]

Most people went alone! I did as well and it was so worth it. Everyone is looking to make friends so don’t be worried about that! And there are people of all ages - everyone is really inclusive!

[@Tutume1111]

@sarahjeanne aww..thank you 😊💖

[@sarahjneve]

Of course! I always want to help people travel :) 🫶🏼

[@Neakakhtar]

If I want to apply as a Pakistani how I can apply ??

[@sarahjneve]

It’s no different than applying if you’re from anywhere else! Just go to volunteerhq.com and figure out which program you want to apply for!

[@AnthonyThiel-q6v]

Rosenbaum Crossroad

[@HolmesMyron-k7p]

Ferry Isle

[@MonicaBrassell-o1c]

Bartoletti Loop

[@khairulrijal6603]

how to become a volunteer in bali?

[@sarahjneve]

This was through International Volunteer HQ! You apply on their website and it pretty much walks you through everything you need to do!!

[@EleanorRosalind-j8s]

Monahan Ranch

[@TimoFrauchiger]

Im 16 and wanna volunteer so I got permission and everything but do you think I will find friends there and can do stuff there with 16 or not?

[@sarahjneve]

If you feel comfortable going at 16 yes you will! There’s definitely a lot of younger adults (like 18-21) and I know some teenagers/families might go as well!

[@TimoFrauchiger]

@@sarahjnevethanks for the answer do you maybe know if I need a visa for 2 weeks or not?

[@sarahjneve]

@user-oy4pb4tx8i if you’re only in Bali/Indonesia for two weeks, you can just get a visa on arrival when you go through customs! It’s super easy, but definitely check out any requirements based on your home country in case they’ve changed anything 🤗

[@RadiantRiv]

How did you contact them if you needed help or had a question? Was it through messages? Email? Or smt like WhatsApp?

[@sarahjneve]

Yes I believe I contacted IVHQ through email if I had questions!

[@RadiantRiv]

@@sarahjneve thank you

[@shivarnm]

How much price for membership??

[@sarahjneve]

It depends how long you go! The longer you stay the cheaper it is

[@Gojodoart]

How to apply for volunteer mam

[@sarahjneve]

Just visit the internationalvolunteerhq.com website!! They have so many programs from all over the world

[@WebbIsaac-l5h]

Bartell Keys

[@BrianJackson-d1h]

Ferry Glens

[@KevinHodges-x5j]

Wilkinson Station

[@BartlettHarold-c2m]

Donnelly Road

[@laurawipff765]

hi ! it's a lovely adventure !! i would like to do the same thing, can you tell me the link of the official website from this center please ? :))) i would like to register myself for volunteering directly, without going through another organization but I can't find it.. thank you very much for your help! :)

[@sarahjneve]

I don’t know if you can volunteer without going through International Volunteer HQ?? Everyone I met there went through IVHQ. That link is: www.volunteerhq.org/destinations/bali/turtle-conservation-in-nusa-penida/ but the volunteer house is through Green Lion Bali so maybe that will help?

[@laurawipff765]

@@sarahjneve thank you very much for your answer !! i will check that ;)

[@sarahjneve]

anytime :)

[@ChristineCaroline-s4n]

Mckenna Rapids

[@BrowneBelinda-j4y]

Lloyd Inlet

[@dj.dharmesh_]

Is there any place away from worldly affairs where there is an atmosphere of peace, where there are mountains, greenery all around, flowing waterfalls, where the heart gets peace, where introspection can be done, where there is solitude, where one can do yoga, where one can experience heaven, where one can work as a volunteer? You can stay for as many days as you want, where you can live without money, where you can stay away from depression. If there is such a place, then I want to go there for some time or for the whole life. I want to stay away from the noise of the world. Is there anyone there? such a place😢

[@sarahjneve]

Wow that sounds so wonderful! I don’t know about without money but Bali had everything else!!

[@dj.dharmesh_]

@@sarahjneve Not everyone is as lucky as you. There are some people who forget to live life. Come on, stay happy. Mahadev bless you.

[@sarahjneve]

@dj.dharmesh_ it’s so good to be grateful for the things you have 🫶🏼

[@simonnoellington4523]

153 Roberts Streets

[@sarahjneve]

what is going on

[@BenjaminJacob-v4o]

8038 Krajcik Crossroad

[@sarahjneve]

thanks bro

[@lifewithikou9458]

How much did you pay for this

[@CurmeLeila-m5w]

Golda Shoal

[@LacreshaMesser-y3z]

Dickinson Divide

[@WilliePooler-v2w]

Aufderhar Bypass

[@SandraYoung-w7o]

Cummerata Landing

[@sarahjneve]

Cummerata falling

[@JanProvence-i4g]

Johns Lock

[@sarahjneve]

Does John have a key

[@HuntingtonAmy-j2l]

Noble Branch

[@LongCallan-f6n]

Turcotte Turnpike

[@AshleyMoore-r7j]

Schumm Burg

[@MichaelGates-f3r]

Spencer Hill

[@AngelaMoore-d6q]

Eleanora Crescent

[@HugoCamp-o8n]

Daniel Islands

[@RichardAnderson-s3z]

Milan Lodge

[@GosseEugene-z6s]

Purdy Street

[@MarlenDegori-j8h]

Alanna Squares

[@YoungBurns-e9z]

Yazmin Field