Description

The Ecoteer House Project is increasing environmental awareness amongst the villagers by hosting a weekly Environmental club for the school children and starting in 2012 a weekly village clean up where the villagers and tourists are encouraged to join in.

In 2012 an English club will be run at the primary school to help improve the creative writing of the children. We are also proposing a weekly Eco-Snorkel club for the school children as well but this has not been confirmed.

Perhentian literately means a stopover and has been home to fishermen folk for over a century with tourists only visiting in significant numbers since 2000. Many of the fishermen now work as water taxi boatmen and snorkel guides whereas the women work as maids. The villagers have lots to share with us about island life and they are keen to learn from us too. The project is being guided by the village head and headmaster to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes and that we work hand-in-hand with the villagers.

This project is truely unique in Malaysia as you get to experience the beach and sea of the islands as well as the culture of the villagers this is a true island experience that shouldn't be missed.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Eco Tours
• Environmental Studies
• Homestay
• Native Culture Studies
• Snorkeling
• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Student Tours
• Vacation Packages
• Volunteering

Qualifications

None, just a passion to educate children about the environment and a willing to immerse in the Malay culture.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from 65USD

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* 2 days RM264
* 3 days RM563 (Single supplement RM100)
* 1 Week Off-season RM554 (Feb, March, September to November)
* On-season RM664 (April to August)

Includes

* Return boat transfer
* Mixed sexed dorm style accommodation in the Ecoteer House
* 3 meals per day (Breakfast and evening meals at the Ecoteer House)
* Weekly snorkel tour
* Weekly Malay dinner with a local family.

Not included

* Snacks
* Extra cultural experiences (Arabic lessons, learn how to make a traditional Malaysian kite, learn Silat the Malaysian martial art etc)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16 to 90

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves

• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Ecoteer's Mission Statement

To help locally run grass root organisations to achieve their aims via attracting paying volunteers and tourists. Plus we personally help develop and improve the projects we work with to help them to achieve their objectives.

Year Founded

2005