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Join me in the fishing village in Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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The experience

Volunteer in a boat workshop on the Malacca Strait! 🛠️ Assisting in a boat repair workshop, build projects, and run recycling initiatives with local fishermen. Our space blends technical training, environmental awareness, and cultural exchange, supporting sustainable practices and community resilience. Live in a peaceful fishing village, share meals, and learn hands-on skills by the sea. 🌅

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

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

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 25 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This is a non-profit maritime community initiative on the Malacca Strait. Our place supports local fishermen and youth with technical training, recycling projects, and environmental action. Volunteers help with boat repairs, DIY projects, maintenance, and eco-cleanups.

Activities & Shift

Boat repairs, basic construction, and DIY projects

Cleaning and organizing the workshop, kitchen, and tools

Painting and maintenance to fight rust and humidity

Weekly village and coastal cleanup

Recycling fishing nets into useful items
Shifts: 4–5 hours/day, Mon–Thu. Fridays start with cleanup, then free time. Weekends off, with optional local activities.

Rules

Respect tool safety and workshop guidelines
Keep shared spaces clean and organized
Be open to teamwork and cultural exchange
No Durian!
Participation in cooking, cleaning, and community activities is part of the experience