Volunteer in Indonesia

Thank you for your desire to help protect orangutans.

Supporting Orangutan Conservation

Volunteer opportunities are sometimes available through our partner organizations in Indonesia. These roles are designed to support conservation work while always prioritizing the health, safety, and welfare of orangutans.

Ethical Volunteering

Please note that ethical volunteer work does not include direct contact with orangutans. Any facility allowing visitors or volunteers to hold or closely interact with orangutans is not following IUCN guidelines and is not acting in the animals’ best interests.

Appropriate volunteer roles may include building or maintaining enclosures, preparing enrichment, or assisting with support tasks that benefit orangutan care and conservation.

Volunteer Program Status

Many volunteer programs with our Indonesian partners were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each organization determines independently when and if volunteer programs may resume.

For the most accurate and current information, we encourage you to visit the volunteer pages of the organizations listed below.

Partner Organizations

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF)
International Animal Rescue (IAR)
Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF)
Conservation Action Network (CAN)
Cikananga Wildlife Center (Wanicare)

Learn More About Volunteering

For additional guidance and frequently asked questions about ethical volunteering, please visit our FAQ page.

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