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11 Dec 2024
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Description
we grows vegetables and fruits beside our wooden house in farm . The house was built in 1950s, located in a quiet village named Pokok Mangga, Malacca .It is an inherited orchard of the Low family since 1900s .
Our house is surrounded by dondong trees ,tamarind tree, banana tree and stingy bean tree . Come and experience a cup of coffee while observing the wild life and enjoy birds' chirping , especially in the morning !
Meanwhile we offer many activities : farm visit , guided bike tour , diverse food culture tour ! And more to discover....
Welcome
and best regards ,
Joseph neo
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Natural farming skill and practical knowledge.
Recycling building skill and knowledge.
Hospitality industry skill and practical knowledge of guided cycling and walking tour
How to grow vegetables sustainably.
Help
Maintenance of small mini vegetable garden.
house keeping.
DIY earthen building projects
Cooking for volunteers and host.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I love to make friends wherever i go or travel . I think learning foreign language is fulfilling and exciting as it helps me to discover new culture and new "tools of interacting ". At the end i feel good in learning new things .
Accommodation
Private room (no a/c )
Or
A shared room (no a/c) for two , with other volunteer ( for the same sex ) .
#The room is kind of hot in noon time until 5pm because of afternoon sunshine heating the wall directly .but the temperature will be okay at night if the windows open.
What else ...
Private bicycle is provided
4 hours working a day
5 days working a week
Free accomodation (private room or shared room with other volunteer - (boys and girls in separate room ) and * 3 meals (ingredients provided for volunteer to cook or prepare ).
Volunteers is encouraged to explore the village and Malacca heritage zone by cycling .it is around 5 km from our farm house to the Heritage zone of Malacca City . There is many stores and eatery e.g Mc Donald 24 hours and Burger King .
Please take note also ,that our house has strict quiet time from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am in oder the house mates has good quality sleep and rest .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
In my village , 2 main mobile internet data are available : maxis and celcomdigi .Both of them are providing good connection and has efficient data coverage service .
Space for parking camper vans
Our 1950s farm house is built in a orchard cum vegetable garden. surrounded by many fruit trees .. . Free parking by the road. We will provide a bicycle for volunteer .
Can possibly accept pets
Some homeless animal always appears in our fat house surrounding areas.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
He gave his very best to cook us a Spanish meal for volunteers farewell dinner ! His cook was superb nice ,so his attitude .
He has decored our activities space beside our house with many plants in pots . Well done 👍 Manel
We… read more
Joseph is a very good person and very easy going. I learned a lot about malaisian culture and I have enjoyed a lot having conversations with him.
He is really active and enjoy nature and good talks.
I would really recommend this anyone with similar interests. It is a good place!
Charlotte was really helpful to upkeep our house in cleanliness especially the toilets and bathroom which assigned to her .
She cooks good food and willingly to help as much as she could .
We will definitely wants her volunteering… read more
He will take you to local places and that's worth it .
Good work away 🤙
We have cycled together and it was good . Looking forward to welcome Patricia again
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He gave his very best to cook us a Spanish meal for volunteers farewell dinner ! His cook was superb nice ,so his attitude .
He has decored our activities space beside our house with many plants in pots . Well done 👍 Manel
We… read more
Joseph is a very good person and very easy going. I learned a lot about malaisian culture and I have enjoyed a lot having conversations with him.
He is really active and enjoy nature and good talks.
I would really recommend this anyone with similar interests. It is a good place!
Charlotte was really helpful to upkeep our house in cleanliness especially the toilets and bathroom which assigned to her .
She cooks good food and willingly to help as much as she could .
We will definitely wants her volunteering… read more
He will take you to local places and that's worth it .
Good work away 🤙
We have cycled together and it was good . Looking forward to welcome Patricia again
Big Thanks to her .
They really gave their best to help me as i told them i was not good in video and photograph .… read more
Our main job was to take care of the garden and also help around the bamboo house with cooking or cleaning. We usely did gardening in the morning when the tempature is pleasant. We didnt feel too obliged to work so that… read more
We always welcome Elisha again to our farm stay !
We are appreciating of Tanisha's British cooking and… read more
And we also shared some cooking with the neighbours who… read more
I am in awe of how he has built his home, decided to live life according to his own values and the relationships he has… read more
If you like nature and the simple life in a bamboo house, then this is the right place…. Back to the roots.
My duties were gardening and I really enjoyed watching the garden breathe after I cleared it of weeds.
I was alone here most of the time as the host was otherwise busy. He introduced… read more
Joseph is a really friendly and open minded guy, who is all the time motivated to help you.
The working times are really fair and it’s a perfect work/ life balance here.
I was glad to be a part of it!
