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We are seeking volunteers who are happy to help us do some cleaning, sorting out a variety of things to be cleaned and packed, given away or sold, do some DIY building and repair works and some gardening for 2 places: one is a nice and comfortable home where you will stay most of the time, and another is going to be a non-profit multi-purpose holistic retreat center that is currently being used as a storage space and need repairs. Plus, from end of September til December to take care of one or both of our beloved dogs (Tofu and Tempe) and Kechapa the turtle and some plants.
And we will be more than happy to provide:
1. Access to the entire Ground Floor of a Semi Detached Home w/ a front porch a side and back Yard in a safe and quiet neighborhood, 7-min drive to a Mall, 10-min drive to the City Center, and a 5-minute walk to a Grocery store, a Cafe and local food shops.
- a simple, clean and comfortable Master Bedroom w/ En suite Toilet and Shower, fan + AC for up to 3 people.
- Kitchen with cooking appliances, pots and utensils.
- Laundry area with a washing machine.
- Spacious Living Room/Activity Space with wooden flooring (can be used for Yoga, Meditation, Creative Arts Therapy, Healing Dance, etc.)
- a cozy Consultation Room / Office for 1:1 private session (available on certain days and time only)
- an HDTV for movie nights
- Fibre Optics (High Speed) Internet
- plus if we are in KK, we'd love to share with you about the local culture and our respective culture (as we are multi-nationals), expressive arts therapy activities like dance, drum, pastel art, somatic movements, yoga lifestyle, "Kelulut" stingless bee farming, and more! :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn 3 different languages (Bahasa Indonesia, Malay and French) as we are multinational. Yoga, Somatic Movement, Healing Drum Circle and Creative Arts Therapy, Yogic Lifestyle (Detox and Fasting), Making Vegetarian Foods (Saatvik). Note: Learning may not be available from October 2023 til early 2024 as we are very busy with sorting out things and our other projects. But we can spend some time every day (when we are in Kota Kinabalu) sharing and exchanging different activities together during down time. :)
Help
We are seeking volunteers who are happy to do some cleaning, sorting out old wooden teak furniture and variety of things to give away or sell, some DIY building and repair works, some light gardening for 2 places: one is a nice and comfortable home where you will stay (most of the time) and another is going to be a non-profit multi-purpose holistic retreat center that is currently being used as a storage space and need some cleaning and repair works. Plus, from end of September til December, to take care of one or both of our beloved dogs (Tofu and Tempe), Kechapa the turtle and some plants.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Malay: FluentAccommodation
And we will be more than happy to provide:
1. Access to the entire Ground Floor of a Semi Detached Home w/ a front porch a side and back Yard in a safe and quiet neighborhood, 7-min drive to a Mall, 10-min drive to the City Center, and a 5-minute walk to a Grocery store, a Cafe and local food shops.
- a simple, clean and comfortable Master Bedroom w/ En suite Toilet and Shower, fan + AC for up to 3 people.
- Kitchen with cooking appliances, pots and utensils.
- Laundry area with a washing machine.
- Spacious Living Room/Activity Space with wooden flooring (can be used for Yoga, Meditation, Creative Arts Therapy, Healing Dance, etc.)
- a cozy Consultation Room / Office for 1:1 private session (available on certain days and time only)
- an HDTV for movie nights
- Fibre Optics (High Speed) Internet
- plus if we are in KK, we'd love to share with you about the local culture and our respective culture (as we are multi-nationals), expressive arts therapy activities like dance, drum, pastel art, somatic movements, yoga lifestyle, "Kelulut" stingless bee farming, and more! :)What else ...
2. A Car to travel within KK area if you have a Drivers License. Travelling outside KK might be possible but need to be planned, discussed and agreed prior.
3. Will also provide some groceries for up to 3 months. Longer is possible.
4. Excursions to the Beach, Waterfall, Mountain, trail park and nature spots in KK City and surrounding towns.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day (on average)