Volunteer for Art and Garden Projects

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 3

Per day

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Description

Volunteers are asked to contribute a small fee of 10 Malaysian Ringgit (around 3 USD) per day in cash, to cover basic living expenses like food and necessities. This helps ensure that volunteers have access to meals, toiletries, and other essential resources during their time in the program, allowing organizers to focus on supporting the volunteer work itself.

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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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

The Experience

ArtGarden offers a hands-on volunteer experience focused on art, nature, sustainability, and community engagement. Volunteers participate in a variety of projects, including art creation, bamboo and woodwork, agriculture, construction, and cultural exchange, all while living communally and learning new skills in a flexible, immersive environment. Also this is not a requirement but if you have a tent let me know because of limited accommodation.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 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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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Art Community

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Meeting locals
9 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting international travelers
9 Immersing in the local culture
6 Learning about sustainability
6 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
5 17. Partnerships for the goals

Michelle

Netherlands

I had a wonderful time at Art Garden Madi! Madi truly offers a beautiful experience in the jungle. He took us to many places to get in touch with the local culture. Next to that he and the place inspired me to work on a bigger art piece that was way out of my comfort zone. I learned a lot during my stay here, about myself and about the way of living in Ulu Dong (and Malaysia). Next to that, I met some wonderful fellow volunteers during my stay with who I had amazing great time.

about 2 months ago

Błażej

Poland

Madi is an amazing host! He is always smiling, full of ideas, and has incredible knowledge. I had a fantastic two weeks and highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to escape from a big city. You can expect to do things like working with bamboo, drawing, meeting locals, and exploring the area. I highly recommend this place and would love to visit again. Greetings to you and the whole team! 😁

3 months ago

sallehudin replied

Blazej is a good, trustworthy, and responsible person in any task given. He makes an effort to understand each task before executing it to ensure better results. His willingness to learn and take the initiative in completing tasks is excellent for any host. For other hosts, I recommend him as someone who requires minimal supervision and carries out his work efficiently.

Emily

Ireland

I had such a great time with Maddi. He is so kind and welcoming and open to all creative projects and ideas. My first week in the art centre I has been working building a seat out of Bamboo with other volunteers. Then I had a creative idea for a project of my own that Madi totally embraced. He encouraged me, showed me how to use the tools, and shared his artistic materials with me. I loved being out in the remote jungle, far off the beaten track. I would definitely recommend this experience to travelers looking for something different and out of the ordinary.

3 months ago

sallehudin replied

From the very beginning, I knew that Emily was a highly artistic person. The work she has done is excellent, and she is very committed to the tasks given to her. She is also very responsible in carrying out her work. Her curiosity and dedication in creating artwork set her apart from her peers, putting her ahead of the rest.

Additionally, she has demonstrated excellent communication skills with both her fellow volunteers and the local community, making her well-liked by everyone. Thanks Emily!

Celine

Germany

Madis Artgarden is a wonderful place to channel your inner hippie and connect yourself with people and nature. We learned all kinds of new skills and every day brought something new and special. You'll love the community and being in contact with the locals, especially the host madi is amazing!

3 months ago

sallehudin replied

Celine has only been with me for a few weeks, but she has never disappointed me with the tasks given. I am also amazed by her commitment at such a young age, even when handling dangerous machines.

Celine, I wish you even greater success in the future. I am proud of you, and please come back to ArtGardenMadi again!

Mariana

Portugal

This volunteering is ideal for you if you are looking for the perfect balance between work, fun, a good environment and getting to know the true Malaysian culture! I spent two transformative weeks in this place, which welcomed me, gave me friends for life and taught me the importance of slowing down. Madi and his friends are super welcoming and the best human beings! Madi, thank you for absolutely everything!! We will see each other again one day <3

4 months ago

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