Help build a boat repair workshop in a fishing village in Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello Workawayers !

    My name is Azlan (you can also call me Jojo), I’m a marine engineer, I’m working on a ship half of the time and doing my project the other half. But what is my project ? Two years ago I started building a house and a boat repair workshop

    This initiative aims to support our local fishermen by providing a well-equipped workshop, to help them repair their boat.

    So, how can you help?

    Any kind of help is needed even though you are not skilled. Cleaning the area and cooking for us is considered a help.

    DIY HELP ⚒️
    Every day we are working to build and upgrade the workshop. So if you like to build things out of your hands you are in the right place. Every idea to improve the workshop is more than welcomed, you can be creative. It’s a great opportunity for you to learn new skills here. For example, all volunteers that came here learned how to weld with me.
    If you have any professional skills in construction or administration it will be very much appreciated.

    MAINTENANCE 🧽
    We live very close to the sea, humidity often requires significant maintenance to keep our facilities in good condition. One of the tasks is to carry out this routine maintenance, which includes cleaning and painting the establishment.

    ECO-CLEANING ♻️
    Our village is unfortunately not well equipped with trash facilities, and a lot of trash ends up in nature… So once a week, we go out to collect it.
    We also carry out other activities for the village, such as cleaning the fish market, public restrooms, and recycling fishermen's nets.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Bénévolat
    Projets artistiques
    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Enseignement
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Entretien général
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    I believe that an important part of volunteering is sharing culture and knowledge.
    I propose having one day a week dedicated to this exchange. The goal is to have a good time together, but mainly, discover the culture through locals' experiences.
    For example, I brought the volunteers to visit : some farms, village industries, a school, and even participate in a local wedding ! I really enjoy sharing authentic cultures with my guests, so I do everything to make them experience new things.

    For fishing enthusiasts, fishing boats are also available with some fee. Or you can just set your rod at the jetty for free.

    There are a lot of food stalls in the neighborhood where you can try the 'asam pedas fish'. Which is a local cuisine here.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Minimum stay will be 2 weeks. however, less than that is negotiable
    Check in/out will only be on Sunday and Monday(negotiable)

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Malay: Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    I spoke malay and english. Currently learning mandarin

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    I built one hostel for the volunteers, that includes :
    - 6 beds (3 double decker bunk bed, bed sheets and blankets included),
    - 1 shared bathroom and toilets,
    - 2 AC, and 2 fans,
    - 1 fridge,
    - 1 place to chill (with a couch and table).

    From the room you can see the jetty and ocean.
    There is also a rooftop area where we could hangout after work.

    Our kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, fridge and complete cooking utensil.

    We also have a pool table, air hockey and ping-pong table.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    **Welcome to Our Workshop Retreat**

    **Operating Days:**
    - **Monday to Thursday:** Our workshop is open for various projects and activities.

    **Friday:**
    - **Morning:** Village clean up then,you are free until Sunday night.

    **Weekend Activities:**
    - **Saturday and Sunday:** These are off days, but we offer optional activities like mangrove hiking, fishing, and BBQs, which can be arranged with local residents.

    **Accommodation:**
    - We provide accommodations with daily cleaning routines.
    - Long-term stays are welcome, and we appreciate help in managing the place.

    **During Your Stay:**
    - We’re happy to show you around during your time off.
    - You might spot local wildlife such as monkeys, monitor lizards, otters, and even crocodiles.
    - Boat rides with local fishermen are available with fees to explore the mangrove forest and its wildlife.

    **Local Delights:**
    - Batu Pahat is renowned for its delicious food. We would be delighted to take you on a foodie adventure to sample the best local cuisine.

    Join us for a unique and enriching experience where you can contribute to meaningful projects, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy the natural beauty of Batu Pahat. Help me to keep the place clean and tidy to make everyone comfortable.

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    Feel free to let me know if you need any further adjustments

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    I'm using starlink

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    I have a big parking space which in future, will be suitable for caravan with electricity,water supply and also dump station. But we have ways to accommodate that even for now

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

N° de référence hôte : 942636845795

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