Coastal craft and community on the Malacca Strait, Batu pahat, Malaysia

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  Descrição

  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

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Trabalho beneficente

  Projetos artísticos

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Hotelaria/turismo

  Manutenção geral

  Ajuda com computadores/internet

  Cuidar de casas e pets
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  Interesses

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  História

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabalho beneficente
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  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.

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  Ajuda

  🙌 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.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Malay: Fluente

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  I spoke malay and english.
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  Acomodação

  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.

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  **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

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  I'm using starlink

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  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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