A. Background: Blora is a quite small town located in the eastern part of Central Java ProvinceIndonesia. This small town is quite rural since it takes at least 4 hour by bus from Semarang city. This condition results limited access for Bloranese students for having opportunity to meet people from different cultures as part of learning process.
B. Project: In cooperation with the Local Library Office and Education Committee Office of Blora Regency, the volunteer will run some activities of English competition, games and cultural exchange with local people. Last year project was highly appreciated by the local government, local people and the involvement of the local people was so nice.
C. Aims: To encourage the teaching-learning activity in local schools in Blora through nonformal approach by promoting the reading habit and cultural diversity.
D. Work: School visits, English Competition, Organizing Bazaar and cultural night, Discussion, crazy games for Independence Day, cooking session, games and cultural exchanges, etc.
E. Special remarks: be ready to organize bazaar and English competition for students, many ideas for games, competition and cultural exchange. So enthusiastic local children, be patient and have big big smiles!!!
F. Accommodation: Host family, sleeping bag and mattress needed, self cooking
G. Location: Mlangsen Village, Blora Central Java Indonesia. Click here to see the map.
H. Fee: IDR 2,970,000
I. Airport: Ahmad Yani Semarang airport (SRG); Train station: Tawang Semarang train station