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2h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- 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.
- Pub Crawls
- Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
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- 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
- 1 week
The Experience
Travelers are welcome to learn about Thai /Malay language, culture, and traditions during their stay. This is a cultural exchange position where we share experiences and daily life together. No teaching background is needed, just interest in learning and openness to connect. Volunteers will also help with small tasks at home, making this a unique chance to explore both Penang and Thai culture.
Learn moreRequirements
- Under 18 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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2 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Homestay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Get in touch with nature
- 2 Developing social awareness
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Practicing English
- 1 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 5. Gender equality
Olivier
France, Metropolitan
I had a wonderful experience staying with Maria. She welcomed me warmly from the very beginning and made me feel at home. I had my own comfortable room, and she even took me to meet her friends and enjoy a night out in Penang, which was such a fun way to discover the city. She has a lot of experience hosting people from around the world, and I could really feel that in the way she cared for me during my stay. She also helped me practice and improve my English, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend her — you will not only have a great host, but also a meaningful cultural exchange !
23 days ago
Leonie
Germany
Staying with Maria was such a lovely and special experience. She welcomed me with so much kindness and generosity, offering me a cozy private room more like Couchsurfing than a usual volunteering arrangement. In the morning, she made me a warm cup of coffee and her open and friendly nature made me feel truly at home. At first, I was a little unsure because she had no reviews yet, but everything turned out to be completely genuine and trustworthy. I'm so thankful to Maria for sharing her beautiful heart and creating such a warm and caring space. She is simply amazing! RECOMMEND!!!💗
23 days ago
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