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Conservation Volunteering in Borneo

by: Oyster Worldwide

9.75 (4)Verified

Growing human populations and increasing destruction of natural habitats is a constant risk to the survival of many incredible species. This programme is a great opportunity for volunteers to make a real difference to wildlife. It aims to help protect and regenerate the habitats of many animals. Work in the rainforest that is full of exotic animals, close to the river Kinabatangan, and help to mai...

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Program Highlights

Become part of a genuine conservation initiative, working to protect the flora and fauna of Borneo.

Live amongst the Orang Sungai, “the people of the river”, and taste their delicious home-cooked food.

Know that your very presence on the project helps to preserve the local community.

Witness orangutans, pygmy elephants, and other wild animals during the daily boat trips.

Live life off the beaten track in this small pocket of beauty.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Sandakan, Malaysia
  • Borneo, Malaysia
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020,2021,Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Cost Per Week$1250-1500
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
  • Reforestation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Recognitions

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.75

Total Reviews

4

It will be like nothing else

by: CarmelProgram: Conservation Volunteering in Borneo
10

The entire project and everyone involved with it provided a first-rate service throughout the trip and it proved to be a truly remarkable experience for me and my family. We felt fully prepared about what to expect and were able to ask questions throughout – always getting a full and swift response. Nick at the flight centre was excellent, especially when the Malaysian Airline website kept crashing and organised seating, special assistance and private transfers for us in KL which really helped....

Mark is an amazing project leader,

by: MattProgram: Conservation Volunteering in Borneo
10

Mark is an amazing project leader, so intelligent and passionate. Our teammates are awesome, too. We’ve all bonded. The tree planting is coming along, and we’ve seen many wonderful animals during the program.

Amazing experience!!

by: Elisabeth Mering - United StatesProgram: Conservation Volunteering in Borneo
10

I had a wonderful time on this projected and loved the whole thing. The work: it’s hot and this is hard work it’s also excellently balanced to as much work as you’d want to do in the heat. I enjoyed that we got to do several aspects of reforestation including maintaining previously planted trees, preparing plots for planting, and then the actual planting! I had honestly gone thinking that this would be much more work and less vacation but it still felt very much like a vacation with several ...

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Oyster Worldwide responded to this reviewNovember 27, 2019

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Sandakan, Malaysia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Eco-Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: 2020,2021,Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$1250-1500

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application

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