Mental Health Project in Bali
Volunteer in Bali, Summer 2025!
Promote Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing in Bali, Indonesia.
On Think Pacific's Mental Health project in Bali, you will work as part of a team to deliver psycho-social group activities at a selection of our trusted partner projects and local initiatives. Think Pacific's aim is to support both individual and community mental health and well-being through the delivery of this professional placement.
You will have the chance to learn from local professionals to develop your understanding of mental health in a global context. The project will focus on community well being, and allocate time to working with local people to exchange ideas and promote well being through local initiatives.
During the project, you will have the incredible opportunity to live in home-stay accommodation in a traditional Balinese village, work alongside Think Pacific's local and international staff team, and develop your understanding of the Balinese culture. Think Pacific are proud to be the only organisation that can promise such a huge amount of professional and cross-cultural experience in such a remarkably beautiful place.
Before you apply, it’s important to know that we actively work to respect local communities and traditions, by dedicating time for each student to learn from local people about Balinese culture, views and approaches to supporting community initiatives.
Find out more about the project on Think Pacific's Ulster-only webpage.
Information Sessions
Register for an online information session to find out more:
Or watch a pre-recorded session here.
| Host Organisation | Think Pacific |
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| Dates | Sun 6th Jul – Sat 2nd Aug 2025 (plus a few days for travelling) |
| Eligibility | Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students studying mental health, psychology and related disciplines (not suitable for final years). Accepted course disciplines are as follows:
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| Included | Pre arrival support, 24/7 in-country support, team building camp, accommodation, breakfast & dinners, food, domestic travel, training and workshops, plus cultural experiences and tours. |
| Project cost | Project Cost: £1,895 to be paid by student to Think Pacific (this includes the £195 registration fee) Turing funding is available for eligible students to assist towards the project cost. Cost: £415 for most students or £0 if your household income is less than £25,000* *you can check the full criteria for this higher Turing rate in the 'Widening Access and Participation' section below. |
| Flights | An additional scholarship of up to £1000 is available towards return flights. This will be paid once flights are confirmed and evidence (receipts are provided). |
| Additional Costs (Approximate) | £220 for visa costs. £100 for equipment. Comprehensive kit list and pre-departure advice provided, including specific items of clothing, footwear and first aid resources. £400 for spending money. |
| Application Form | Apply here |
| Application Deadline | 13 December 2024 |
At a Glance...
- Award-winning sustainable community projects, since 2009.
- 4-week placement in Bali, Indonesia
- Up to 100+ hours of learning, mentoring and global work experience.
- Cultural immersion in a traditional village. Live with a Balinese host family.
- Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals & community-level initiatives.
- Work for a selection of our trusted local partners.
- Develop soft skills, cultural intelligence and leadership skills to boost your employability.
What Can You Gain?
This project is ideal for students looking to gain international experience that will help bridge the gap between university and graduate employment. You can expect:
- A mental health and wellbeing placement.
- Up to 100+ hours of learning, mentoring and global work experience.
- Global connections with students and local professionals
- Significantly increased employability
- LinkedIn endorsement and job references
- Certificate of completion for you CV
- Unique experience of working in a global hub of mental health awareness.
We guarantee that your time in Bali will help you to develop new perspectives of mental health and learn about global challenges and opportunities specific to the region.
Why Join a Mental Health Placement?
On a Think Pacific Mental Health Placement in Bali, this is your opportunity to:
- Experience; Gain hands on professional experience in mental health
- Challenge; Expand your comfort zone by immersing and working in a new culture
- Alignment; We match your skills to projects that seek purposeful collaboration
- Purpose: Join a project that has been carefully crafted by local mental health professionals
- Sustainable: Provide supplementary support to sustainable local initiatives
- Learn; Learn about mental health in a new context and from inspiring partners
- Skills; Grow your ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, communication, emotional intelligence & leadership.
Respected Local Initiatives + Cross Cultural Learning + Local Empowerment = Unique Professional Mental Health Placements
What Does the project involve?
“Our participants support initiatives that are appropriate to your experience and skill level, just as you would in your home country, but with the benefit of learning in a global context.“
First and foremost this is a learning experience and your chance to gain context of mental health from a Balinese perspective and learn how activities, processes and support differ to your own country. You will have the opportunity to design and deliver activity sessions under the direction and in collaboration with qualified local staff.
Before you apply, it’s important to know that we actively work to respect local communities and traditions, by dedicating time for each student to learn from local people about Balinese culture, views and approaches to supporting community initiatives
Widening Access and Participation
You will be eligible for a higher rate of Turing Scheme funding if you meet one of the criteria below:
- You are in receipt of an Ulster University Access Bursary
- You are from an area of low higher education participation, low household income or low socioeconomic status (including those with an annual household income of £25,000 or less)
- You receive Income Support or Universal Credit and are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with them, such as a child or partner
- You are from a background of care
- You have caring responsibilities
- You have no living parents
- Your parents cannot be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them (estranged students)
- You are a refugee or asylum seeker
Proof of the above criteria will be required as part of your application.