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🌱we are a family farm of 2.5 acres. There are 5 of us in the family and together to divide the work in the farm which includes feeding chicken, ducks, fish, keeping the whole area trim and clean. We also manage the 2 guesthouses which we let out to guests from Malaysia and all over the world. We have hired help twice monthly to help trim some parts of our farm. We also have student interns from local universities which we provide accommodation and food allowance. They do some routine work as well as projects related to their field of study.
A working farm which offers farmstay experience
🌱We conduct outdoor recreational activities
🌳Become one with nature and to #escapelearngrow
We receive visitors both local Malaysian and from overseas
Workawayers can help us together in the daily routine work and learn about local Malay village culture. Depending on timing of their stay, Workawayers can experience the festivals here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located in a village. Travellers will be able to experience farm life in Malay village setting. Will be able to participate in the activities conducted at our farmstay.
It is best you dress modestly as this is a Muslim Malay village. No alcohol consumption please and no pork, bacon or ham allowed in our kitchen.
Help
We are a family farm. Routine help of cleaning coops and tanks, feeding chicken, ducks, fish.
Help on vege beds, upkeep of garden and citrus grove
Housekeeping and cleaning of guesthouses
Overall ground maintenance in the farm.
You will also be able to interact with our guests at the farm and help ensuring they are comfortable and enjoy their stay.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Malay: Fluent
Accommodation
We have accomodation for student interns and volunteers. Shared room with attached bathroom, common kitchen where cooking facilities also provided.
Workaways will be provided with basic food necessities and provision.
Accomodation is free. Some food provided and some can be taken from the farm especially vegetables and eggs.
What else ...
Typically work is from 9am-12noon and 4-6pm. There is a river nearby that you can swim and relax. You can use our bicycles to go around the village to nearby stalls. We are also staying at the farm and would be able to interact with Workawayers daily. Best way to get to the nearest town, Sungkai is via train and we will pick you up from the station. In your off days you can take the train to Ipoh or any small towns in between. There is also a hotspring attraction about 10 min drive away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
No Wi-Fi at the moment. Internet access is via mobile data
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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It was a pleasure hosting Barbara and… read more
She interacted well with others and got along very well with our student interns whom she shared the accommodation with.
She is welcome to come back to volunteer again as we already consider her as… read more
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It was a pleasure hosting Barbara and… read more
She interacted well with others and got along very well with our student interns whom she shared the accommodation with.
She is welcome to come back to volunteer again as we already consider her as… read more
First of all, I was provided with a modern private room with an en suite bathroom that gave me some privacy. For food I could cook in the shared kitchen with my flatmate who always came up with delicious recipes. :)
My first shift was usually… read more
