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Here at Workaway you will find 119 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in Malaysia.
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Discover the real Penang, while helping with backpackers in Georgetown, Malaysia

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Take a break from your journey and explore our small village in Lurah Bilut, Pahang Malaysia.

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Join me in a fishing village for a cultural exchange in Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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Share your expertise in an eco agricultural farm and research center in the heart of Borneo, Sipitang, Malaysia.

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Experience life at our campsite by a river in Kuala Nerang Kedah, Malaysia

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Share languages and artistic skills in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Malaysia

(8)

Let's create a tree-house & gardening projects while exploring Langkawi island, Malaysia

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We are looking for volunteers to help at our backpacker hostel in the Cameron Highlands of Malaysia

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Last minute volunteer opportunities

Here you will find 7 last minute opportunities for volunteering in Malaysia from Hosts that have indicated that they require help immediately.

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Malaysia

(56)

Discover the real Penang, while helping with backpackers in Georgetown, Malaysia

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Malaysia

(20)

Join me in a fishing village for a cultural exchange in Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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Malaysia

(23)

Join us in a local musical home in Penang, Malaysia

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Malaysia

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Help welcome in our backpackers hostel in Ipoh, Malaysia

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There are 2300 reviews for 106 Hosts and organizations in Malaysia.
106 Hosts in Malaysia were rated at least 4.9/5!

I cannot recommend this place highly enough – this has genuinely been one of the best Workaway experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, J...

by Clare , 30 Jul 2025

Staying at the workshop with Azlan was an incredible experience. During my time there, I had the opportunity to learn welding, work with various power...

by Joseph , 29 Jul 2025

I had a really wonderful time staying with this lovely family in their very beautiful village. I could never bore of all the gorgeous trees and absolu...

by Kate , 29 Jul 2025

We spent 15 days with Bavanie and her family, and it was amazing!
Bavanie and Kanesh made us feel like part of the family. We loved our time together ...

by Eduardo & Amanda , 29 Jul 2025

Late feedback but better than never!! Really fun two weeks at the hostel in May! We met the best people through the other volunteers and those staying...

by Dylan & Catherine , 28 Jul 2025

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