Borneo Tribeschildren and Horses Volunteer

You’ll have the opportunity to share the culture of a rural Bornean community whilst helping out at the local school, and riding and training the village horses.

Volunteer Role

The farm is classified as almost 100% eco-friendly. Local materials have been used for the farm buildings and its food is grown entirely organically. Daily activities will include:

Spending time in the local kindergarten teaching english
Interact with the tribeschildren
Tree planting
Learn about tribal traditions
General farm work
You could also find yourself on a lake cruise in one of the nearby National Parks!
Training of horses

Volunteers will have the chance to plant trees in the surrounding forests as part of the rainforest regeneration project, and to offset their carbon dioxide emissions for the year at the same time.

Those volunteers who enjoy riding will be able to go horse-riding in the jungle – surely a unique experience! Those who do not wish to ride will be able to help with grooming.

Location

The project is based in rural northern Sarawak, an area largely untouched by tourism. The nearest large city is Miri, which is the main tourist gateway to the national parks of Loagan Bunut, Lambir, and the Niah Caves.

Accommodation and Meals

As always, safety is paramount, so you will be staying in a comfortable farmhouse which is guarded at night. Up to three volunteers may share a bedroom, there are modern flush toilets. Rooms are tidied daily, and bed linen is provided. All meals are included.

Programme Overview

Prices & Durations:
2 weeks £599

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Overnight stay & welcome dinner
Accommodation & Meals
Bed linen
Private internal transportation
Local guides, project specialists
Access permits to National Parks
Donation to local projects

What is not included?
All flights
Email or phone charges
Any excursions over not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Beverages

Programme Summary:
Volunteers will can be part of the rainforest regeneration project, and offset their carbon dioxide emissions for the year.
Other Malaysia gap year programmes

Arrival dates:
2008: 1st May

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