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Hey and welcome to Malaysia! :) We used to live in Cyberjaya and that’s where all my feedbacks are from but now my daughter and I are volunteering at Gibbon Conservation Society, an (and probably only) ethical conservation organization in Malaysia.
We are looking for individuals with skills and experience in wiring / repair tasks (general maintenance) or if you are a veterinarian. Kindly assist our existing staffs (about 8) to support, teach and train them in the areas above and the following areas below ;
Add on skills : permaculture gardening (we can assist), upcycling projects, video editing, teaching.
My daughter and I are currently teaching English to the indigenous community (adults and kids) here and I’m also taking care of gardening and some other tasks.
What we can offer ;
1. Bicycles (need servicing)
2. River kayak
3. Slackline usage
4. Jungle trekking
5. Wildlife spotting
(We have tonnes of animals and insects and monkeys coming to visit daily)
6. A glimpse into the life of gibbons through daily encounters of our rangers (you will not be allowed to directly deal with the gibbons unless you are asked to).
Things you should know :
We will first have an online interview session.
No photos/videos unless you obtain written permission from our manager.
Accomodation ; You will be given a bamboo hut
Toilet : outdoor shared toilet
Bus to Raub town and from there we will pick you up.
Due to security reasons we cannot share exact location of site. And you cannot share it with anyone as well.
You will be required to sign an agreement.
Minimum one month
5 hours of help - but definitely enjoyable
Food ; Lunch (plant based only) . Breakfast and dinner can be non plant based.
Nearest restaurant is 10mins drive away.
You must be a DOG lover as we have many dogs here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak 4 languages. English, Malay, Spanish & Tamil. All of our rangers here are indigenous women so you get a glimpse of their life and culture. It is very very interesting! They cook our lunch meals as well. Lots of jungle food. You can also learn how to make your own soap and other stuffs.
Help
We are looking for individuals with skills and experience in
1. wiring
2. repair tasks (general maintenance)
3. Veterinarian
Add on skills : permaculture gardening (we can assist), upcycling projects, video editing, teaching.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Tamil: Fluent
Accommodation
Bamboo hut
Outdoor toilet (both western and squatting type) with shower
Kitchen equipment provided (you need to get your own materials - basic stuffs like seasonings & oil provided).
What else ...
What we can offer ;
1. Bicycles (need servicing)
2. River kayak
3. Slackline usage
4. Jungle trekking
5. Wildlife spotting
(We have tonnes of animals and insects and monkeys coming to visit daily)
6. A glimpse into the life of gibbons through daily encounters of our rangers (you will not be allowed to directly deal with the gibbons unless you are asked to).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Many dogs
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Our main tasks were preparing for the playgroups (crafts and small creative activities) and spending time with little Ayra – and with her it never gets boring, she keeps you active and brings so much joy ;)
During… read more
Some of my highlights:
- Helping to make arts and crafts for the playgroups. I learnt so much about bees, tapir and coral reefs and it honestly reignited my excitement for learning. Bavanie is beyond creative when it comes to making activities for the… read more
Every morning they look after my kid while I do some work. At noon, once the kids are asleep, Emily & John start with arts & crafts work or… read more
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