Volunteer to support a grassroots NGO that helps end homelessness

Help a sustainable project: 8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Make a real social impact: 8 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness: 8 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Grassroots NGO working to end homelessness and uplift marginalized communities in Kuala Lumpur. Since 2012, we’ve created sustainable, community-driven programs and were recently awarded for our innovation in social impact. Now, we’ve embarked on an exciting new journey — transforming 1.5 acres of land into a farm for the communities we serve. If you’re looking for purposeful volunteering, , this is your chance.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 21 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

No poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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12 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

8 Creating true social impact
8 Developing environmental awareness
7 Get in touch with nature
7 Learning about sustainability
7 Practicing English
7 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 1. No poverty
5 11. Sustainable cities and communities
4 8. Decent work and economic growth

Yusuf

United States

The organization is a vibrant community focused on gardening, personal growth, and social interaction. The environment fosters friendliness and collaboration among volunteers, enhancing their sense of belonging and accountability. Led by Shyam, the atmosphere is welcoming and stress-free, making volunteer work enjoyable. Gardening activities allow volunteers to gain hands-on skills while deepening their appreciation for nature. the organization invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to connect through shared efforts in creating a beautiful outdoor space. I'll be back to YH soon.

21 days ago

Shyam replied

Yusuf is the definition of cool, calm, and collected. He’s always ready to help, no matter the task. At the farm, he jumped right in — from fencing to supervising — and showed natural leadership and steady guidance throughout. He’s also a wonderful storyteller who brings ease and humour to the team. He made sure we had great stories to share at the dinner table and never ran out of amazing stories.
And of course,his pickles! We’re still savouring them till today. An asset to any organisation

G

Philippines

YellowHouse the organization felt like home from the moment I arrived. 💛 Sham's warmth, kindness, and genuine care made my stay unforgettable. More than a host, she's the heart of this place,turning strangers into family and moments into memories. Forever grateful. YH is not just walls and rooms, it's laughter shared at the table, stories exchanged under one roof, and memories that will forever stay with me. It's where travelers become friends, and friends become family. What an amazing first time of volunteering! 🥺🥺🥺

3 months ago

Shyam replied

TQ so much, G. Your words truly touched our hearts. We’re grateful you felt at home here — that’s exactly what Yellow House is meant to be: a place where people arrive as strangers, grow together through shared work and stories n leave as family. It was a joy having you with us, and we’re so proud that your first volunteering experience was meaningful. You brought your own light and energy into the space, and it stays with us long after you’ve left. Our door will always be open for you.

Miguel

United States

Shyam is a very knowledgeable and generous person, a great cook as well. With her guidance, the other volunteers and I were able to get a great deal of work done on the farm in the time I was there. I thoroughly enjoyed contributing to such an impactful cause.

4 months ago

Ahmed

Sudan

Volunteering at the organization was a truly meaningful and eye opening experience Being part of an organization that is deeply committed to helping communities and ending homelessness gave me a real sense of purpose I was inspired by their grassroots approach, the warmth of the team, and the impact of their sustainable, community driven programs. I especially appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the farm project transforming land into a space that serves the community was both rewarding and educational. I'm grateful for the memories the people I met and everything I learned along

5 months ago

Fatıma-Zahra

Morocco

It was a really good experience to go through. The host she is no nice, and the work is easy, you get all the instructions you need (i learned a lot of new stuff for real). The neighborhood was quiet and friendly…. Overall you get time to explore the city and to enjoy the Malaysian experience.

9 months ago

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