Whether you’re drawn to teaching English to children and teens, offering after-school assistance or caring for vulnerable and at-risk children, there’s a place for you in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to make a significant difference. Experience the warmth of Malaysian hospitality, immerse yourself in rich cultural diversity, and witness the transformative power of service firsthand.
Johor Bahru
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Our service program in Malaysia involves taking a vehicle to work projects and walking or taking a taxi to restaurants.
Walking: Volunteers should be comfortable walking up to one mile per day on uneven or broken sidewalks when traveling to dinner. Traffic can be heavy, so volunteers need to be mindful and confident when crossing streets.
Community Project: Volunteers are transported to schools by minivan or taxi and must be able to get in and out of vehicles independently. Some schools require climbing two to four flights of stairs daily.
Lodging: Hotels, schools, and restaurants are equipped with Western-style flush toilets. During free time, some public places may have squat-style toilets. There are elevators at the hotel.
Meaningful community development projects to help children thrive. Service-learning programs for families, groups, and individuals.
Teach conversational English to children and teens.
While English language teachers in Malaysia excel in grammar and teaching foundational writing and speaking skills, like many educators worldwide, they benefit from support in pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, and other language intricacies. Your English teaching assignments build on these skills and help students and teachers improve their conversational capacity. Through engaging discussions, role-plays, and interactive activities, volunteers facilitate an enriching learning experience that enhances learners’ abilities to communicate effectively.
Academic Support and Tutoring.
Volunteers provide targeted assistance to students, focusing on math, science, geography, and other academic areas. Whether in the classroom or through personalized tutoring sessions and after-school support, volunteers help youngsters grasp challenging concepts, complete homework assignments, and improve their overall academic performance.
Volunteers with backgrounds in special education are invaluable in helping teachers foster an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with special needs can thrive and reach their full potential.
Support the Indigenous (Orang Asli) Community of Kampung Sungai Temon.
During certain times of the year, volunteers are needed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the Orang Asli—an indigenous “Sea Gypsy” community dependent on the sea. Volunteers help children develop conversational English through interactive games, songs, and sports.
Volunteers stay in the very comfortable and stylish 
