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Take a break from your journey and explore our small village in Lurah Bilut, Pahang Malaysia.
*️️️️️Update as July 14th, 2025 - 725th souls and counting.. Retreat and homestay vibe assured PLEASE READ THIS A FEW TIME BEFORE YOU SEND ME A REQUEST. Because some people even after they got to 2nd stage, i had to cancel their stay because they ......
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Discover the real Penang, while helping with backpackers in Georgetown, Malaysia
My Name is David, born and raised in Georgetown. Ive had the privilege to travel and emersed myself in different cultures around the world, since being back, I run a hostel in beautiful eclectic Georgetown , we cater to youthful backpackers from ......
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Join me in a fishing village for a cultural exchange in Batu Pahat, Malaysia
🌊 Welcome to our Project! Hi Workawayers! I'm Azlan, but you can call me Jojo. I’m a marine engineer — I spend half my time working on ships, and the other half building something meaningful on land: a grassroots maritime community project. In ......
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Share your expertise in an eco agricultural farm and research center in the heart of Borneo, Sipitang, Malaysia.
Next availability: 1-8th August (extendable depending on suitability and availability). Please arrive in Sipitang before the 1st as our transportation will depart to our place on the 1st of each month. I am an environmental activist, a community ......
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Support our community and explore some projects at an off grid jungle homestead in Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
At our Homestead, we are seeking contribution in media, permaculture or natural building. Your time with us should result in a meaningful contribution. We have a structured routine, with 4 hours a day, starting by 9AM. From Bengoh Dam Sarawak, ......
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Join us in a local musical home in Penang, Malaysia
Various tasks need help. List at least two you can assist with. Hello, I'm Michelle. I am vegetarian. I'm a full-time teacher (Music & Mathematics) teaching age 4 until 16, a university student majoring in pure science (Biology & Mathematics). I ......
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Join our traditional living family in a typical ‘new Chinese Village’ in Senai, Malaysia
We’re looking for a babysitter to help us play with our 2 young kids (born in Aug 2022 and Dec 2024) with a minimum RM300 commission per month!
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Help welcome in our backpackers hostel in Ipoh, Malaysia
Our Hostel is located in Ipoh new town. Taking a stroll across the Kinta River, you could find the path of heritage walk, witnessing British colonial buildings and monuments with the well-known concubine lane full of interesting stories. The famous ......
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Enjoy a cultural exchange in Penang, Malaysia
You will be working with the owner Tony, his wife Karen and 2 paid full time staff. Looking to be enveloped in authentic Asian culture while being connected to the outside world? Look no further than our guesthouse at Teluk Bahang, nestled in the ......
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Come and join us take care of our home and pets in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
We are seeking volunteers who are happy to help us take care of one or both of our beloved dogs (Tofu and Tempe) and Kechapa the turtle and some plants. Other than that, we would also need help with a mix and match of activities depending on what is ......
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Join our pet-loving home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi! I'm Cheng, and I run a cozy and caring pet boarding home located just outside the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur city center. We're more than just a boarding space — we actively support local animal rescue efforts and occasionally foster pets ......
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Join our sailing schooner refit on Pankgor Island, Malaysia
We are almost finished building a 24 meter foot Schooner in Asia that will be used for Environmental, Scientific and Humanitarian Expeditions. so far we have had a great experience with volunteers helping us along the way! we are sailing in SE Asia ......
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Join our guesthouse and hostel in the historical city of Melaka, Malaysia
Hi, I am Sharom, I'm living in Historical City of Malacca with my wife and 2 children. I love travelling and I would be very happy to share culture of my country with friends from all around the world. I have a guesthouse / hostel managed by ......
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Help us at an Organic rice farm in Kedah, northern Malaysia
Our Organic Rice Farm is situated in a remote area 60 kilometers north-east of Alor Setar, the capital city of Kedah, Malaysia. It is a community-oriented project led by a military retiree, Captain, who started this effort since 2008. Currently the ......
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Learn meditation, new languages and being in the present moment in Semenyih, Malaysia
We have a very small meditation retreat centre cum residence with two female Buddhist monastics and another female practitioner (Raj). I, Dr. Karma am a Buddhist nun and an academic and work at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, which is just a ......
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Volunteer with us to help end homelessness and learn about building a community farm in Ampang, Malaysia
Updated June 2025 Location - Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Type - Grassroots NGO & Social Enterprise Host - Est. 2012 Tasks - Farming, animal care, content creation, fundraising, event planning Minimum stay - 2 weeks (Support) / 4 weeks (Skilled) About ......
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Get to know the locals for a cultural exchange in Cyberjaya, Malaysia
Hey and welcome to Malaysia! :) Now : We are a family of 4, husband wife, one teenager (who is only around during weekends and a school holidays) and one toddler (homeschooling). We’re from Cyberjaya, Malaysia and we have an extra room in my ......
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Help with taking care of our family farm and experience life in a village near Sungkai, Malaysia
🌱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 ......
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Help renovate a traditional Malay house into unique cultural event space in a small town near Ipoh, Malaysia
Hi, I am Fifi and I live in a small town nearby Ipoh surrounded by trees. Years ago, I got really ill and my asthma got worse so I decided to start living a healthier lifestyle. I started planting a garden full of herbs/veggies. However, due to the ......
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Make new friends and share your stories, helping at our place in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
The hotel is the home away from home for nomads, wanderlusters, and socialites. From affordable cosy rooms to ergonomic work spaces to a funky rooftop bar, there is something for everyone here. Located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, this is the best ......
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