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Volunteer with Sun Bears in Borneo

by: Oyster Worldwide

9.75 (4)Verified

Known for their extraordinarily long tongue and small size, the sun bears are commonly referred to as the "cutest" bear in the world. Facing increasing threats from pet trade, illegal hunting, and habitat destruction, conservation is extremely important to protect these sun bears. Volunteers will work alongside animal welfare experts at a rehabilitation center, which is set up to rescue bears ...

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Program Highlights

Work with the adorable sun bears and help prevent their extinction.

Work alongside animal welfare experts at this leading rehabilitation centre and learn more about conservation.

Live in a beautiful jungle setting with nature just on your doorstep.

See orangutans in the wild in a neighbouring rehabilitation centre.

Meet friends from around the world with similar interests.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Sandakan, Malaysia
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020,2021,Year RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.75

Total Reviews

4

I am really enjoying the experience.

by: Heather PearsonProgram: Volunteer with Sun Bears in Borneo
10

I am getting on very well at the bear centre and really enjoying the experience.. and I am having a wonderful experience of the jungle! Volunteering with Sun Bears in Borneo has been an amazing experience and I am so glad I did it .

It is a fantastic opportunity

by: JaneProgram: Volunteer with Sun Bears in Borneo
10

The work at the sun bear centre was more varied than I had expected, and we worked more closely with the bears than I had hoped. Being a part of the process of rehabilitation, especially in regards of three young bears at the centre was amazing. I created a dry cage for them, watched them take their first steps into the jungle and later on saw them climbing trees, foraging and playing out in their rain-forest enclosure. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the process of rehabilitation a...

Fantastic experience, you will fall in love with the bears!!

by: Sophie Macc - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer with Sun Bears in Borneo
10

I had a spare 2 weeks in my travelling plans and emailed Oyster World Wide explaining I loved to travel, loved all animals and wanted to volunteer somewhere that made a difference. I received an email a few hours later with lots of ideas and projects that suited my time frame and the rough areas I was already travelling in. I only booked my oyster worldwide volunteering project a couple of weeks before the start date but they were fantastic from start to finish, answering any questions usually ...

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Sandakan, Malaysia

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Ecology
  • Vacation Packages
  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare

Availability

Years Offered: 2020,2021,Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

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

Interviews

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Jessica Prestage

Participated in 2016

Alumni

I wanted to see a new part of the world and experience a different culture. As I finished my year 13 exams in May 2016, I had four months free before uni, so I decided to use that time to travel and do something I would never have considered before.

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Sophie Macc

Participated in 2019

Alumni

I have always traveled from a young age with my family. Once I reached university I spent my holiday and most of my student loan, unfortunately, on traveling. I love to experience new cultures and places. I never make a plan, just book flights and go. I find I always come back with a new view of the world. 

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