Description

The voluntary work takes place in Kampong Langsat in the Papar district where you will be living with our partner close to the rain forest surrounded by small villages. Here you have the opportunity to help the locals by teaching them English. Your main focus will be on the children, however, some of the older inhabitants will also have an interest in learning the language.

A tropical paradise awaits you at the world's third largest island in Malaysia. The old country of the headhunters. The capital, Kota Kinabalu has a promenade, cafes, funny places to eat and not least the paradise islands off the coast. After meeting the capital awaits a wealth of nature experiences from north to south in Sabah province, which has it all. From the Tip of Borneo, where you see the impressive meeting between the Chinese South Sea and Sulu Sea, climb the highest mountain in Borneo Kota Kinabalu, bathe in the Poring Hot Springs and receive a fantastic experience with orangutans at Sepilok Centre on the eastern side of Borneo.

On the extended Borneo trip you experience paradisaical beaches, turquoise blue water, a different form of rock climbing, sailing in the jungle with orangutans, nasal monkeys and birds of various species; a drum village, a wealth of orchids in all colors, varieties and sizes, waterfalls, hot springs, exotic plants, national parks and maybe pygmy elephants. You get one special cultural experience when you spend the night at a Rungus family in their longhouse and spend the night "on the first floor ", sit on the floor for dinner and take part in their fun games and maybe buy their beautiful pearl jewelry. When you are at the top of Kota Kinabalu, you can be proud as a pope for your effort.

A big part of you job will be to motivate the children to learn e.g. through games, songs, dancing, art, or whatever else you might think of. Only the imagination sets boundaries when your trying to get children to learn as much as possible.

Besides, you can help the village by teaching them in areas which they have only little knowledge about. First of all you might be able to teach them about personal hygiene and perhaps also some of the survival skills which you learned in the jungle.

Please visit our website for full programme.

Highlights

* Reaching the top of Mount Kinabalu and watching the sun come up
* Relaxing in hot springs surrounded by the the magnificent rainforest
* Visiting a coffee factory and a rubber plantation
* Going on adventures by bike in an agricultural park and enjoying the unique flora
* Visiting the Rungus people in their traditional long houses, joining them for dinner, dance and learn more about their culture
* Helping children to a better future and experiencing the overwhelming gratitude

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Mountaineering
• Nature Tours
• Rafting
• Trekking

Qualifications

Should be responsible with the following:

* Teaching English and math skills
* Creating a fun and playful environment with games
* Working with teachers to create low cost materials
* Monitoring student health and hygiene

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see "Prices and Travel Dates" on our website for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-30 years of age

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other

Year Founded

1984