What Am I Really Paying For? 💸Demystifying Internship Programs in Bali
- Greenternships
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Internships are sometimes misunderstood—especially when a fee is involved. Business owners might ask, "Why would I get an intern that will cost me time and money?" Interns, on the other hand, often wonder, "Why would I pay to work for free?" The truth is, there’s a lot more under the surface when you do it right—especially in a destination like Bali.
🌊 So... Where does the money go?
Personalised placement & vetting
We don’t just pass on your CV to a random business. We match interns to the right company based on skillset, values, working style, and goals. We do the same for businesses—ensuring you're not taking on someone who isn’t ready. This requires coordination, human insight, and time.
Our vetting partner, My Bali Internship, won't just ask candidates about their educational background and work experience. Our founding team have all been interns before - we know the importance of understanding community, like-mindedness, hobbies, and sunlight ! ☀️🩴
Legal pathways; safety first !
Internships in Bali aren’t always as informal as they seem. We make sure interns and businesses are protected by offering discounted access to the correct visa pathways, removing the legal risk from both sides.
We work exclusively with Visa-Indonesia, our trusted visa partner. Their multicultural team (German, Finnish, Indonesian) speaks excellent English, and was founded by a former intern-exchange student in Bali over 10 years ago. They deeply understand the importance of staying legal and running businesses in compliance with Indonesian law. Clarity is kindness !
Professional development & ecosystem access
Interns aren’t left to figure things out on their own. We connect them to growth opportunities, such as mentorship, business talks, AI skills sessions, and networking with sustainability leaders. The internship becomes a launchpad, not a task list.
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EARTH CARE 🌍 Contributing to impact
Interns who apply through us are not just looking to pad their CVs—they’re drawn to meaningful, sustainable contribution. That’s why we partner with organisations and businesses who love Bali through their work, placing value on environmental and social responsibility. We also track our own ecological footprint by partnering with Handprint, so every internship program contributes to measurable positive impact.
PEOPLE CARE 🏔️ It’s Not Just About the Job Title
The best internship programs aren’t just about gaining experience—they’re about gaining direction, confidence, and meaningful networks. Paying for a program isn’t paying to work, it’s investing in transformation.
We focus on synergy and alignment. Don't hesitate to reach us if your objectives is to expand partnerships and collaborations, make sales through automation and AI, or gain knowledge to optimise business operations.
Our forte? We help you make it green. Our internships in Bali allow us access to sustainability groups across the island and nation, and our mulitlingual team allows us to deepen our roots of understanding and impact in the society.
While we're not on the phone, we're busy creating talks, workshops and gatherings with these communities :
🏗️ BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Real Estate Coffee mornings (monthly) on Wednesday
💭 BEHAVIOURAL ENVIRONMENT
Cornerstone coffee sessions for faith-based entrepreneurs ever other Monday
Jiwa Jam (monthly) on Saturday with Jiwa Community Garden
🍁 BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Open gardening sessions every Saturday with Jiwa Community Garden
World Ocean Week (Bali Ocean Week) every 1-8 June annually
FAIR / FUTURE SHARE🌴You gain more than you think
✅ For Businesses:
When an intern joins through us, they arrive with clarity, onboarding expectations, and goals. You don’t waste weeks training someone who leaves making no positive difference in the business/organisation. You get someone who is engaged, prepped, and often already inspired by your mission aligned with their personal goals.
✅ For Students:
By choosing to invest in an internship program, you're also investing in the sustainable future of Bali. The island faces real challenges—overdevelopment, environmental degradation, and social inequality—but you can be part of the solution.
Your contribution helps fund efforts that go far beyond admin and placement. We collaborate with initiatives like Permakumpul and Bali Ocean Week, where we promote regenerative tourism, ocean conservation, biodiversity, and permaculture through experiential learning. It’s a fun, hands-on way to learn, grow, and give back—while connecting with both locals and internationals in vibrant hubs like Canggu.
This is more than just an internship in Bali. It's about shaping the kind of society we all want to live in.
📲 Ready to dive in? Message us now to speak to a real human who understands your journey.
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