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Darta,
a good friend of the program, leads the volunteers in an early morning
excursion through the rice terraces of Ubud. Darta is extremely knowledgeable
about all realms of Balinese culture and custom, and guides our volunteers
through a thorough explanation of the complex irrigation systems
(Subak) in Bali. These systems are complex in design, distribution,
and symbolism. In fact it is this system that allows a large percent
of Bali to be covered with breathtaking green seas of rice fields. . More |
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Volunteers Arrive : Excitement level raised a notch as new volunteers’ dive in headfirst. The first day of August dawned bright and warm as the new volunteers arrived for training week. They showed up one by one at the BCP headquarters, a large beautiful house perched on the edge of a verdant canyon that drops down to a wide, rushing river. They introduced themselves over Bali coffee and tropical fruit salad prepared with care by Desak, the bright eyed, ever smiling lady who keeps the volunteers stomachs full and the house sparkling clean . More  |
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Volunteer work abroad could
in fact be the most amazing experience you ever have, if not a life
changing experience. There are many aspects of choosing to volunteer
abroad that will separate your experience from that of a tourist or
even a paid employee. The advantages of volunteer work are numerous.
However, one should thoughtfully consider volunteerism prior to their
commitment to an organization. It is crucially important to understand
the nature of volunteers, as volunteerism is not suited for everyone. More |
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