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Hello,
We are a lively three-generation family of seven living together under one roof. I am Mama Fauziah, the heart of the home, living with my husband, our three children, and two very social and joyful grandchildren.
Our home is perched on a hillside in the natural rainforest of Kuala Teriang, on the island of Langkawi. Surrounded by lush greenery, wildlife, and fresh jungle air, it is a peaceful place for those who enjoy nature and a slower rhythm of life.
Workawayers stay on the top floor of the house. We offer two private rooms with double beds in a traditional Malay-style house, with shared bathroom facilities. What was once a dormitory now serves as a shared living room. There is also a large balcony with a spacious kitchen where volunteers can prepare their own meals, although restaurants are conveniently located nearby. For those who prefer camping, there is plenty of space to set up your own tent. Please note that the final 100 meters to the house is a hillside path, accessible by motorbike.
We welcome volunteers who are have experience with gardening/landscaping maintenance as the property in the jungle requires regular upkeep and sometimes more ambitious projects.
Additionally, volunteers who are experienced with childcare and/ore elderly care who want to become part of our family life are also welcome!
To ensure that the experience is meaningful and beneficial for everyone, we require a minimum stay of two weeks.
In return, we offer a peaceful place to sleep, two home cooked Malay meals per day (generally breakfast + lunch), a chance to reconnect with nature, experience daily life in a Malaysian family, and build meaningful connections—hopefully friendships that bring you back again in the future.
And since more than 1 volunteer is able to stay at the same time, you might also meet some like-minded world travellers in the process!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Pets
Sustainability
Farming
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Plant care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a unique opportunity to engage in local Malaysian culture, live in a natural rain-forest environment, and savor the Jungle Flow.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
1. Landscaping/Gardening/ Property maintenance: As we are located in a luscious jungle, it is quick to grow over and get overwhelming, especially during the rainy season. As such, many of the tasks at this property would be associated with upkeep and other gardening projects depending on the volunteers' capabilities.
2. Childcare: We are looking for someone who can look after with our toddlers in the family (2 toddlers, 4 and 2 years old). Most previous childcare experience will be transferable here as these two toddlers are easy to connect with. We hope to find a patient, creative person who enjoys engaging with young children. Your role would be to care for them 5 hours a day, spending time feeding, playing, doing crafts, and supporting simple learning activities. We suggest a try out time for a week and see how it works for everyone.
3. Eldercare: We have 1 elder male senior citizen in the home who is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As such, we require someone (preferable with a nursing or eldercare background) to support this family member around the home. As this requires sensitivity and strength, we hope to find someone who is flexible and able to adapt to his needs. He is a good patient and receives any help and company with open arms to assist his mobility. This help generally consists of feeding, assistance with showering and hygiene, getting some daily walking, and any other smaller tasks he needs assistance with.
Quick note: The days in Langkawi island can be long and hot as the dry season continues. As such, we generally start work at 8:00am and are wrapping up by around 1pm, when lunch is provided. The mornings are the best time to make progress on the property and as I myself have to care for the rest of my family in the afternoons and evenings, I prefer to accept Workawayers who are readily available to work in the mornings, adjusting for weather or rain as needed.
Languages spoken
Malay: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
There are two private rooms with double beds for the Workawayers.
There are also several dorm beds available in the main sleeping floor.
There are 2 bathrooms and showers on the property available for the volunteers as well.
Home cooked breakfast and lunch on working days. A kitchen is available and there are restaurants and stores close by. Modifications are possible for pescatarian/vegetarian diets.
There is no wifi on the property but volunteers are welcome to purchase an affordable SIM card on the island. e-SIMs work well too.
What else ...
Many beaches, cafés, waterfalls, and other tourist attractions are within a few minutes to an hour drive. Not far away there is a motorbike rental service.
Spend a day at a beach or waterfall, take a motorbike up Gunung Raya Mountain, or drive around the entire island; whatever you desire! There are also several stores, a mini-mart, and restaurants within walking distance of the Guest House.
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
Kitty
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This is a perfect volunteering opportunity for anyone wanting to immerse… read more
The family is kind and welcoming, and we really enjoyed spending time with them.
Overall, it… read more
As work I helped with cleaning the rooms and watering plants. The hosts let you work at your own pace, see what you can do and make it as your project.
This is a… read more
The family is very nice and I felt as home since the first day.
Fauzhia Cook delicious and she was very concerned about my vegetarian diet. Shaun… read more
First of all, Faouziah and Shaun are super friendly, they make you confortable and take care of you. their 3 smiling children are very sweet and nice.
The place is surrounded by a wonderful nature/jungle, in a friendly, local area.
The work is great, diversified and easy.
I would absolutly recommanded… read more
Guesthouse is located in lovely and quiet place.During your stay you… read more
I got to stay in a double room with another volunteer and was able to use the shared bathrooms (there are 3 showers and 4 toilets). You could… read more
Das Hostel legt wirklich in der Wildnis umgeben von gewaltigen Natur.Man kann hier wilde Tiere ganz nah erleben wie:Affen,Vögel,Schmetterlinge.
Von der Familie würde sehr gut und respektvoll behandelt fast wie ein Familienmitglied,hatte einen separaten Zimmer und habe oft etwas leckeres zum Essen angeboten bekommen.Konnte auf diese Weise die… read more
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