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Experience life on a durian farm in Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia.
Ours is a family of 3, running a durian farm with 2 permanent helpers. As such, there will be other people around while you are surrounded by beautiful lush greenery.
So what is a durian? It is a delectable sweet creamy fruit that most people have a love or hate relationship with. Most Malaysians love them! We also have other fruit trees so this is something you will get to try when you're here.
The farm can be pretty laid back and there will also be tasks to complete. We ask that you keep to the work schedule and some basic guidelines.
Malaysia is a humid and warm country so this something you need to get used to, along with the mosquitoes. All rooms are equipped with fans. Please arrive with what you need to weather the climate and the critters.
We provide 3 meals a day and ask that you eat what we eat. We are unable to cater for specific diets such as vegans, vegetarians and coeliacs. Our breakfasts can vary from eggs, bread, oats, biscuits, local staples and fruit, and we have coffee in the morning.
Lunch is noodles, often served with fresh juice from farm fruits along with local fruits. Dinner is rice with a variety of protein and vegetable dishes.
Btw, we have 7 dogs for company and if you are in luck, you may spot a few monkeys. We also have fish, monitor lizards and there are a wide variety of birds with gorgeous plumage that carry a wide ensemble of birdsong.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Farming
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will introduce you to home-cooked Malaysian food and our amazing local fruits. We also welcome you to share your favourite cuisine with us.
Penang is an island known for its wide variety of delicious street food, at very affordable prices!
If you like pickleball, there are many courts scattered all around the island for you to sweat it out!
Help
CURRENT PROJECT:
We are working on upgrading a gazebo.
Putting in place soursop protection to prevent insects from infiltrating the fruit.
The upkeep and beautifying of common spaces.
Basic pruning, gardening and weeding.
DIY skills to build shelters and a concrete kitchen.
Bonsai cultivation.
Sharing your cooking skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Chinese (Others): Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate
Chinese (Cantonese): Intermediate
Accommodation
Shared room with other volunteers in a self sufficient cabin
Workaway guest will normally eat together with the host unless they prefer to cook their own food, than it will be arranged.
What else ...
Penang is an amazing island with lots of culture and lovely beaches. We are also famous for the diversity of our tasty food. You will not run out of things to do here. The locals are friendly and helpful. You can get around by public transport or take a Grab, our local Uber.
Our farm is off the beaten path so you will need to walk a couple of km to get to the nearest village or you could get a ride to the bus stop.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Seven dogs
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