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We are currently in the setup phase of a fishermen engine boat repair and community innovation space—built together with local fishermen.
This is not a finished workshop.
It’s a space in progress.
We’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of building something from the ground up, helping set up tools, systems, and early projects.
What You’ll Be Part Of
This space is being developed as a place where people come together to solve real challenges, from engine repairs to ocean waste recycling.
At its core: Gather. Build. Share.
Gather – Understand real challenges with fishermen
Build – Repair, prototype, and repurpose materials
Share – Exchange skills and ideas across cultures
Your role is flexible—you’ll help shape how this space evolves.
Setup Phase Reality
You might:
- Set up tools and workspaces
- Assist in repair and fabrication
- Contribute to recycling systems
- Test ideas (some will work, some won’t)
Some days are productive. Some are messy.
That’s part of building something real.
A Workshop with Space to Breathe
We keep a slower, intentional rhythm.
Daily silent hours (optional) — 8–9am — offer time to rest, reflect, or simply listen to the sea.
Hands-on work becomes part of this rhythm. Many find it grounding—a break from fast-paced, screen-based life.
Some past volunteers have shared that this environment helped them feel more settled and clear-headed.
This is not a therapy space—but it offers a different pace and focus.
Life Here
- Live in a coastal fishing village
- Share meals with the team
- Learn and exchange cooking
- Spend time by the sea
- Build real connections
Simple, not luxurious—but often deeply refreshing.
Purpose
You’ll be part of efforts to:
- Reduce marine pollution
- Turn waste into useful solutions
- Support fishermen with tools and knowledge
- Because this is still developing, there is real room to contribute and shape the space.
Food & Living
There are many affordable local restaurants and food stalls within walking distance from our place, so volunteers can easily buy their own meals if they prefer.
We also offer a shared community meal arrangement for volunteers who would like to eat together with us.
For those joining the shared kitchen arrangement, we ask for a small contribution of €3 per day per person (from arrival to departure) to help cover:
lunch and dinner on working days
basic shared kitchen supplies
simple breakfast/snack items (eggs, rice, flour, etc.)
daily kitchen and community operation costs
We also have a chef, and volunteers often enjoy sharing cooking from their own cultures too.
However, if you would like to cook special dishes from your home country, we kindly ask volunteers to purchase their own specific ingredients, as the kitchen supplies we provide are mainly for the meals prepared by our chef and basic shared cooking needs.
Who This Is For
People who are:
-Curious and hands-on
-Comfortable with uncertainty
-Respectful and enjoys community life
-Interested in real-world problem solving
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Garde de maison et d'animaux
Centres d’intérêt
Cuisine et alimentation
Histoire
Technologie
Dev. durable
Dev. personnel
Culture
Bénévolat
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I believe that an important part of volunteering is sharing culture and knowledge.
Almost every week during the weekend we will get invited to join the local's activities. The goal is to have a good time together, but mainly, discover the culture through locals' experiences.
For example, I brought the volunteers to visit : some farms, village industries, a school, and even participate in a local wedding ! I really enjoy sharing authentic cultures with my guests, so I do everything to make them experience new things.
For fishing enthusiasts, fishing boats are also available with some fee. Or you can just set your rod at the jetty for free.
There are a lot of food stalls in the neighborhood where you can try the 'asam pedas fish'. Which is a local cuisine here.
Aide
🙌 How You Can Help
No special skills required. All we need is your positive spirit and willingness to contribute.
1. DIY + Workshop Support ⚒️
We're constantly improving — from fixing boat engines, building benches, or organizing materials.
👉 If you love working with your hands (or want to learn!), this is the place.
👉 Most volunteers leave learning new skills— no experience needed!
> Bonus if you have skills in DIY or admin — but not required.
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2. Maintenance & Living Space Upkeep 🧽
Being near the ocean means we have to fight humidity and rust!
You can help by:
Cleaning the workshop and kitchen areas
Painting metal surfaces
Tidying our tools and shared spaces
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3. Eco-Cleaning & Village Care ♻️
Once a week, we go out into the village and coast to:
Collect marine waste and plastics
Clean the fish market and public restrooms
Recycle discarded fishing nets into useful or artistic creations
We believe in community-led action to protect our environment and uplift our village.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Malay: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I spoke malay and english.
Hébergement
Minimum stay will be 1 month.
Check in/out will only be on Sunday and Monday(negotiable)
I built one hostel for the volunteers, that includes :
- 6 beds (3 double decker bunk bed, bed sheets and blankets included),
- 1 shared bathroom and toilets,
- 2 AC, and 2 fans,
- 1 fridge,
- place to chill.
From the room you can see the jetty and ocean.
There is also a rooftop area where we could hangout after work.
Our kitchen is equipped with a stove, oven, fridge and complete cooking utensil.
We also have a pool table, air hockey and ping-pong table.
Autres infos...
**Welcome to Our Workshop Retreat**
** As we are receiving a lot of applications. Please state your name and dates u planning to visit and leave our place in your message title. Thanks**
** After trying a few times, we will not accept vegetarian as it's quite hard to accommodate vegetarian ingredients with our diet.**
**Operating Days:**
- **Monday to Thursday:** Our workshop is open for various projects and activities.
**Friday:**
- **Morning:** Village clean up then,you are free until Sunday night.
**Weekend Activities:**
- **Saturday and Sunday:** These are off days, but we offer optional activities like mangrove hiking,boat trip fish netting, and BBQs, which can be arranged with local residents.
**Accommodation:**
- We provide accommodations with daily cleaning routines.
- Long-term stays are welcome, and we appreciate help in managing the place.
**During Your Stay:**
- We’re happy to show you around during your time off.
- You might spot local wildlife such as monkeys, monitor lizards, otters, and even crocodiles.
- Boat rides with local fishermen are available with fees to explore the mangrove forest and its wildlife.
**Local Delights:**
- Batu Pahat is renowned for its delicious food. We would be delighted to take you on a foodie adventure to sample the best local cuisine.
Join us for a unique and enriching experience where you can contribute to meaningful projects, immerse yourself in local culture, and enjoy the natural beauty of Batu Pahat. Help me to keep the place clean and tidy to make everyone comfortable.
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Feel free to let me know if you need any further adjustments
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I'm using starlink
Espace pour garer des vans
I have a big parking space which in future, will be suitable for caravan with electricity,water supply and also dump station. But we have ways to accommodate that even for now
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Above them all is this place!
I can promise you, Jojo is the nicest person you will ever meet.
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You'll get fully into Malay culture, food, karaoke!!
Nature is nice, the work is very pleasant I wish the best for the future of the workshop !!
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You could really trust him in whatever you give him. He would always ask back if there is anything that he is unsure about.
I would recommend him to any hostel.
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Encore merci pour ces moments passés Azlan !
I really enjoyed her stay here.Enjoy talking and sharing our interest and knowledge about maritime knowledge.
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