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Volunteering for wildlife protection in Borneo, Malaysia


Volunteering for wildlife protection in Borneo, Malaysia

Embark on a wildlife safari to discover the flora and fauna of Borneo

Discover the local culture by living with the river people

For nature lovers

Take part in the restoration and protection of Borneo's flora and fauna and experience total immersion with the local population !



Sandakan


Dates

from 21st to 27th of each month


Duration

7 days


Tariff

880,00 €

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    Detailed programme

    The program takes place in Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Borneo is a place of great biodiversity, but the regression of the tropical rainforest poses a threat to many plant and animal species.

    That's why our partner, APE Malaysia, is developing programs to raise awareness of these problems and the means to solve them. The organization focuses on the conservation and improvement of animal welfare, both in captivity and in the wild.

    As a volunteer, you'll help plant trees in the forests of Lower Kinabatangan, where flora and fauna are abundant but threatened by habitat loss. You'll be able to accompany the local community and observe orangutans, macaques, hornbills and other Borneo wildlife in their natural habitat.

    Sample activities:

    • Cruise the river to observe the flora and fauna.
    • You'll take part in habitat restoration activities such as tree planting, seedling maintenance...
    • You'll hike to understand what the rainforest has traditionally offered local people in terms of medicine, food and survival.
    • As most lunches and dinners take place in villagers' homes, you'll have the opportunity to interact with the local population to talk about their daily lives, chat with children, discover their family structure and see how the Orang Sungai live off the rivers and the jungle.  
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Dates

7 days: April, May, September and October: from 21st to 27th of each month

12 days: June, July and August: from 21st of each month to the 1st or the 2nd day of the following month 

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    Location

    The program takes place in Malaysia, on the island of Borneo, which is politically divided into three countries: Malaysia and Brunei to the north, and Indonesia to the south. Most of the project takes place in Sukau, a small village located in a magnificent nature reserve along the Kinabatangan River, on the Malaysian island of Borneo.

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    Duration

    You can volunteer for 7 or 12 days

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    Eligibility

    Must be 18 years of age or older
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    Accommodation

    You'll live with the village community, the Orang Sungai or “river people”, to discover their way of life and join them for meals. 

    You will live in the following 3 accommodations, at different times during your stay:

    • in a dormitory with shared hot-water showers and toilets
    • in a village-style B&B, with a shared room (2 people per room with private showers and toilets)
    • in a hotel: shared room, 2 people per room, with private shower and toilet
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    Tariff

    880,00 €

    for a 7-day placement and €1,450 for a 12-day placement

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    Application Process

    To receive the complete file, please contact us by email.

You can directly email us at
infos@aliore.org

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