Come and help with building, carpentry, gardening and other tasks in Sabah, Borneo

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are an english and malaysian couple who own a small new beach resort with a scuba dive centre in a bay in sabah, borneo. We would really appreciate help in our new place! It is a remote location with limited facilities; electricity only 8hours hours per day, water need to be conserved, simple food. However our location is stunning on a beautiful quiet beach surrounded by jungle. We stay here with 3 other local staff who speak basic english.
    Currently we are especially looking for anyone with professional building or carpentry skills

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn about the marine enviroment in borneo, spend time in the jungle and discover the flaura/fauna and wildlife of borneo. Enjoy Malaysian food and make local Malaysian friends.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for somebody who can help with building/construction/gardening/carpentry/manual tasks. We will offer malaysian style buffet meals and camping accommodation (we will provide a tent+bedding). We would like someone who can help 5 hours per day 5 days per week. In your free time you can relax on the beach, snorkel on nearby island, jungle trekk and explore surrounding costal area and small fishing villages. Or go scuba diving (extra cost). Ideal for someone who enjoys borneo nature and would like to make new friends with our guests and local staff.
    Please note we only accept volunteers who can stay minimum 3 weeks, preferably with some experience as a builder or carpenter (or another relevant field). No couples. Only suitable for people who enjoy quiet, natural locations.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Malay: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Camping. Single tent and mattress provided. Shared toilet and shower facilities. No electricity after 11pm.. it is warm at night! Amazing beachfront location with stunning island/mountain/jungle/ocean views. Very remote and secluded! However in the event of an emergency or if you need some civilisation kota kinabalu (biggest city in sabah) is only 1 hour 30mins drive away. We will share food but expect simple meals rice/noodles/vegetables/meat.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have beautiful pristine coral reefs and are the only dive centre in the area! You can also snorkel anytime, and chill on our beach or discover other empty beaches. Or hang out in the village with the very friendly locals. You can visit kota kinabalu city with many bars/restaurants/shops, or visit the jungle to see borneo wildlife such as probosics monkeys, hornbils and fireflys. Mount kinabalu national park is only 1 hour away and the highest mountain in borneo can be seen from our beach.
    We would like anyone who can work hard, is relaxed friendly and chilled out and easy to get along with others (especially our dive customers and local villagers and staff). Also we need someone who can help on there own initiative and have ideas for ways to help of their own as sometimes we are very busy and will not always be free to direct you.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 524819695449

Website Safety

Feedback (3)



Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(4.5)






Join a family run, beautiful and tranquil resort on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia
Help at a chemical-free farm, orchard and dog sanctuary in Raub, Pahang, Malaysia