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Farmstay Jitra, Malaysia

4.5
(4 reviews)4

General care taking of property

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 7

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

Volunteers pay 7USD/day to off set food and activity costs.

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What you get

2

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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
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Availability

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

While most of the building works are done, the hardest part needs to be done. Maintenance. This place will be a jungle otherwise. Although the next plan is to grow our own vegetables in a sustainable manner, there are still basic things that needs to be attended to. As my team have dispersed, I am alone with the care of the property. I seek those who prefer solitude with nature, especially long stayers.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Malay / Malaysian
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Learning about sustainability
  • 2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 15. Life on land
  • 2 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 2 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 1 17. Partnerships for the goals

Serbia

5

My experience was what I wanted , nature, faraway from the city . Ivan is a very very cultured person and you can speak with him about everything and his idea about farm is interesting . I didn't have a lot to do , rainy weather. But … there is one but . The food organisation is not good , it's an optional 😂😂😂😂 if i decide to visit Malaysia again, I will pass to say hello .

10 months ago

Italy

4

If you love the spartan life, contact with nature this is your place, you will have to roll up your sleeves because the work is a lot but any of your needs will be welcomed by Ivan. I think there should be a greater push from Ivan but sometimes it is difficult to coordinate everything. We are happy to have come here and to have known a part of Malaysia not common to everyone. Have fun here and take care of the animals that are here. Simone & Aurora

11 months ago

United States

4

Such a good experience. So nice to take a break from the fast pace of life and focus on simpler things like taking care of animals, growing a garden, and trying to live a sustainable lifestyle. Also really enjoyed playing music and learning about local culture with Ivan.

about 1 year ago

Belgium

4

Lovely place to be in Malaysia! The owner listen to your needs and has a perfect English which is great for long conversation with him. If you do your part of the contract he will not police you around and he'll just trust you from the start and let you go the way you want ( as long as you follow his ideas of project of course) I definitely would come back ! Accommodation is good just don't forget you're in Asia ! :) ++hot shower++ feels good even when it's 35° 🤣

about 1 year ago

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About the host

Hosted by Ivan

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Response Time
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