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Volunteering in Malaysia presents a number of intriguing options for the adventurous traveller. Separated by the South China Sea, Malaysia consists of both a peninsula and the island of Borneo. Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, has many opportunities for volunteers, particularly in the field education. The mighty Petronas Towers, among the world’s tallest buildings, soars over the city skyline while looking down on rustic buildings of Malaysia’s past. Working with orangutans in Borneo is one of the many interesting options available to those who choose to volunteer in Malaysia. The Way of the Warrior program offers the opportunity to study principles of enlightenment, leadership and self-control deep in the heart of the jungle.

Those who choose to volunteer in Malaysia should be aware it is a Muslim country and its many traditions must be respected. After return home from volunteering in Malaysia, remember to return to this page to review your experience. Others will then use your guidance to choose a program and volunteer abroad in Malaysia!

Travellers Worldwide - Volunteer Programs in Malaysia

Orang-Utans are astonishingly gentle, highly intelligent and they gaze at you with almost disconcerting frankness! At Sepilok you will have the opportunity to work with these gentle and highly intelligent red apes in their natural environment.... Learn More!

Travellers Worldwide

Volunteer with Indigenous Communities in Borneo

Assist a local organization provide sustainable alternative sources of income for community members, whilst simultaneously protecting the rainforest and its wildlife. The program is located in Malaysian Borneo, on the Kinabatangan River which boasts... Learn More!

Global Vision International

Affordable International Service Projects in Malaysia

VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries each year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an... Learn More!

Volunteers For Peace

Community work with orphans and underprivileged children in Malaysia

Travellers aren't alone in making tracks to see Kuala Lumpur, with its space age architecture and pristine litter free streets; they're joined by people from rural areas hoping to play a role in the country's economic expansion. The increased... Learn More!

i-to-i Volunteering

Malaysia Zoo Assistant

A rewarding and fun Malaysia volunteer project suited to animal lovers who are keen to learn about different animals in an exotic location. Volunteer Role Work as a zookeeper looking after animals. The zoo plays an important role in breeding wild... Learn More!

Real Gap Experience

Exciting and Worthwhile Teaching Project in Gorgeous Malaysia!

Your teaching placement takes place in Sabah on the Malaysian island of Borneo. You'll teach in a rural primary or secondary schools, located in a rural village environment in the northern part of the state. This is an excellent project where you... Learn More!

Travellers Worldwide

Help Disadvantaged Communities in Borneo - Volunteer with Raleigh

Raleigh is a youth charity that inspires people from all walks of life, nationalities and ages to get out there and rise to the challenges of life on expedition. We run programmes in Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India. Our expeditions are... Learn More!

Raleigh

Borneo 8 Week Overland, Experiences

The program is a combination of 4 weeks adventure and 4 weeks voluntary work in a lovely village with English teaching and excursions of different kinds. It is also a possibility to prolong your stay with 4 weeks of voluntary work in Lok Kawi... Learn More!

Adventure Heart

Help Protect the Environment in Borneo - Volunteer with Raleigh

Raleigh

Turtle, Coral Reef and Tropical Rainforest Conservation

Play your part in vital Green Turtle conservation whilst helping to survey coral reefs. Turtles in Malaysia are in grave danger and your role during the nightly patrols is vital. Help us to continue our good work by protecting nesting turtles from... Learn More!

Ecoteer