Description

The Arkitrek Volunteer Program is a site based opportunity to get hands on construction experience together with design responsibility. Volunteers must be self motivated and able to work responsibly as they will be given autonomy to liaise directly with clients and end users and to direct their own learning experience. All placements will be on projects which support the Arkitrek philosophy of working responsibly in natural areas to promote sustainable development and conservation of natural resources.

Highlights

* A wide range of projects in beautiful virgin rainforests, small village communities, or stunning coral reef islands.
* Hands-on construction, construction management, and design experience.
* An opportunity to explore a little bit of Borneo as a 'local' rather than a tourist.
* A vibrant network of people and projects trying to make a difference in environmental conservation in Sabah.

Qualifications

* Architecture, Engineering and Construction students and professionals with an undergraduate degree and minimum 1 year work experience either on site or in a professional office.
* Mature applicants with relevant experience will also be welcomed.

Intern Types

• Architecture
• Botany
• Engineering (Civil)
• Landscape Architecture

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

0

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

yes

1 year work experience either on site or in a professional office

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

adventurous, open to new experiences and ready to get stuck into local culture

Age Range

17 and above

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Arkitrek Sdn Bhd's Mission Statement

Anything is to be built in this virgin rainforest, it's existence must first be critically justified and the design should then aim to tread as lightly as possible.

Year Founded

2008