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[Baharuddin Abidin]

LPTM is originally a training provider started in 1991 in Makassar, eastern part of Indonesia. We train Heavy Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Car and Motorcycle Mechanics, Welder, Land Surveyor, Solar Electricity and Land Surveying. Since 2004 we made available the opportunity for students from abroad Indonesia to gain experience by doing internship or volunteering in our place. In recent years we have been promoting of sending students and Au Pair to other countries in the world. You are welcome to collaborate with us either in sending students to us or we send you students. Please contact me by [e-mail]. You may please view our offer in www.goabroad.com

VOLUNTEERING AND INTERNSHIP IN REFORESTATION IN PANDALA SOUTH SULAWESI

Thank you very much for your interest in our volunteering and internship project in reforestation. As we all know, the preservation of forest is important for mankind. Your contribution will be invaluable. We are helping local people in restoration of Bitti wood in Pandala, an area in the regency of Takalar, South Sulawesi. Besides reducing carbon emission as its global objective, it is also meant to harvest rain water. The area is dry and water is very scares during most of the time. Bitti wood is the main trees to plant in relation with the tradition of sea faring of Sulawesi people. Bitti wood is the main materials in Phinisi traditional wooden boat building. This industry is an old tradition and a cultural heritage which needs to be preserved. Preserving the wood will also preserve the income resources of local people. Information on Phinisi may be gained through browsing with the words:Phinisi, Perahu, Bulukumba, Ara, Kajang,Tanaberu, Bugis, Makassar, Mandar or Sulawesi. The project location is about 60 km from the city of Makassar southward. It is near to coastal area where you can enjoy sea view, beach wandering or swimming. See weeds farming is also one of the attractions. Volunteer and intern are expected to help in different ways depends on the preference of the volunteer/intern and the timely situation of the project.

The volunteering/internship works may take place in the form of, for examples; - Cleaning bushes; - Weeding, - Maintaining fences; - Measure and record the growth of trees; - Planting new seedlings to replace the broken ones; - Plant new seedling. - Composting You would be able to enjoy your stay if you could communicate with local people which are very friendly toward overseas guests. We provide one month intensive Indonesian language training. This is again the advantage of this volunteering opportunity. After the training, volunteer can communicate during the stay. Our staff will assist you so that you could be closely communicate and immerse in local activities.

During your one month intensive language training you will stay in the city of Makassar where you will always find new things. During the weekends and holidays you can visit various interesting destinations and excursion. After the one month training you will go to stay at the project location where our local staff and local partners will assist you. You would stay for 7 to 10 days to do work as mentioned. Then go back to Makassar for about one week for report and consultation concerning what you have observed. You may stay longer at the project if you prefer to. Then you will have one to two weeks holiday in which you can visit tourist destinations such as, Toraja, Bira, Bali, Bunaken etc. It is a free time for you. Two months stay is suggested at least. You will have a week holiday in every one month extent of stay. Volunteer/intern pays registration fee of US$.95.- and monthly contribution of US$.905.- per month per person if stays six months. The prices are according to the table below. Reforestation Volunteering Registration Fee: US$. 95.- Airticket is not included Length of Stay and Prices in US$.

Reforestation Volunteering and or Internship

Registration Fee: US$. 95.- Airticket is not included

Length of Stay and Prices in US$.

Six months

Five months

Four months

Three months

Two months

One month

Per month

Total

Per month

Total

Per month

Total

Per month

Total

Per month

Total

Per month

Total

906

5436

924

4620

951

3804

995

2985

1090

2180

1360

1360

The price covers:

- Information before departure

- Sponsorship/Invitation letter for visa application

- Picking up/Welcome cheers on arrival at airport

- Meals during at home (eating out is not included)

- Maximum three days city orientation

- Indonesian language training for basic communication

- Familiarization before community service

- Staff support during the stay with consultation

- Monthly visit of staff to service location and meet the volunteer.

The requirements to take part in the project are;

- at least 18 years old;

- in a good health;

- travel and health insurance coverage;

- readiness to be in and enjoy being in a different culture;

- environment lovers;

- enjoys village experience.

By taking part in this project you will gain a colorful experience which will be a benefit for your future and your resume. You will enjoy meeting local people who are mostly friendly particularly toward overseas guests. Everyday you will meet new interesting things. You may send your letter of application stating when you like to start, your cv/resume, a passport photograph and the data of your passport. Please send first through email then through post. We will consider your application and give you ou r decision within one week. We are waiting for your further contact and thank you again for your interest in our project. Kind regards, Baharuddin Abidin Director of LPTM LPTM Jalan Tepi Barat Kanal Baraya 13 A, Matura Residence Makassar 90153, Indonesia Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone] Email: [e-mail]