Bahtera Kasih is a Protestant-based orphanage run by Bahtera Kasih Foundation, located in a small village with a majority Muslim residence in suburban Semarang city. There are approximately 50 children and more than 50% of the children are under 17 years old. The orphanage has its kindergarten called “Benih Bagi Bangsa” where all the children study and the kindergarten is also open to the public. From an early age, the children are taught to care for others as well as be independent by cleaning and tidying up their room and the orphanage e.g. folding clothes, washing clothes, sweeping the floor, taking showers, etc. The kids are so lovely and they are so excited every time new volunteers come into the orphanage.
- To assist the children in learning English, Self-hygiene, & creative learning
- To motivate the children to create their future
- To support housework in the children’s home
- To make the home and environment surrounding to be cleaner and more beautiful
- To exchange culture between children, local people, and local students
- Physical work: Volunteers are expected to support housework such as sweeping the floors, moping, and cooking for children. Besides those indoor physical activities, volunteers will also have outdoor activities with children, such as gardening, composting, and cleaning the environment.
- Non-physical work: English class, educational games, handicraft class, cultural class etc.
*Note: Schedules can be adjusted or changed according to conditions and situations.
- A room in the orphanage might be shared with other volunteers (if any)
- Shared Bathroom with Indonesian-style toilet (squatting toilet) & sitting toilet.
- No shower, use the bucket and dipper.
- Wet toilet, using water instead of toilet paper
- Shared kitchen
Start Date:
- January – December 2025
Duration: all months.
