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ACCESS BY BOAT ONLY
Our location sits deep within the rainforest at the foothills of the Bengoh Range National Park in Ulu Kuching, Sarawak. Access is by boat for around 40 minutes, followed by a 50 minute jungle hike. We are remote, off grid and largely self reliant. Life here is shaped by community and practical Bidayuh village living.
ALL SUPPLIES ARE CARRIED IN
Everything is carried in by hand. Volunteers are expected to help transport supplies alongside their own luggage, keep personal spaces clean, support shared areas and take part in general upkeep of the homestead. This includes sweeping, basic maintenance and daily care of the environment.
VOLUNTEER REALITY
This is a remote working environment. We also host high end travel guests at times, but volunteer stays are different in nature. Volunteers are here to contribute, learn and take part in the daily work that keeps the place functioning.
PHYSICALLY DEMARDING
Nothing here is effortless. The environment is physically demanding, weather changes quickly and most tasks require practical involvement and persistence. Volunteers are expected to be active participants in general labour, building support, carrying materials, cleaning, maintenance and assisting ongoing projects as needed.
HOMESTEAD
We live here in a very remote and secluded jungle setting, so daily life is simple and practical. We do occasionally host high end travel guests, but not on a continuous basis. This is not a hotel or retreat operation, it is a working homestead within a local community environment.
WE WELCOME PAIRS
This experience is best suited to pairs due to the remote nature of the location. It suits people who want to contribute to something being built over time, who are comfortable with simple living, practical work and close community interaction.
PHYSICAL WORK
Daily tasks are practical and often physical, forming part of the ongoing work required to build and maintain this place. We value initiative, good judgement and a respectful approach to communal living. Volunteers should be self motivated, adaptable and comfortable working independently when needed.
CURRENT BULUH BAMBOO BUILD
We are currently developing a community bamboo processing facility and will begin designing and building with bamboo this year. At this stage, work is focused on groundwork and infrastructure. Tasks may include physical labour, site preparation, moving materials, collecting sand, block work and concrete.
For those interested in natural building and hands on construction, this is a meaningful learning environment.
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
For those contributing through photography, filmmaking or social media, we are looking for thoughtful, in depth documentation that captures something meaningful about the place, the building process and the surrounding community.
MAXIMUM STAY
Maximum stay is 1 week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
IMPEDANCE & SELF RELIANCE
My husband and I are often busy managing ongoing projects, building work and community coordination, so this experience suits people who are comfortable being self directed rather than constantly supervised. Each day usually begins with a clear work plan discussed together in the morning, after which we appreciate people being able to work with independence, initiative and common sense.
Help
For those contributing through social media content, we ask for in depth photography and videos that capture something unique about our place or community.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Accommodation
YOUR ROOM
We offer volunteers a private room with a private toilet and shower. Home cooked meals are provided. There is also a simple outdoor kitchenette with a sink and hob available for personal use.
NO SHOPS HERE BRING SUPPLIES
We recommend bringing your own snacks or personal comforts for between meals due to the remoteness of the location.
What else ...
VIDEO CALL
If this sounds aligned with what you are looking for, feel free to reach out and tell us more about yourself, your interests and your preferred dates.
All applicants are required to arrange a video call with us beforehand, so we can properly get to know each other and make sure this opportunity is the right fit for everyone.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Quick'quick (1 year)
Ma'wee (1 year)
Te'lung (1 year)
Papa Su'met
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