Yellow House KL

Ready to be hosted as a founding member of our farming family, you'll be more than just a volunteer – you'll be a pioneer, crafting the very foundation of our farm from scratch. From clearing the land to nurturing new life through planting, every task is a step towards our shared vision of a thriving, sustainable oasis.

Updated June 2025

Location - Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Type - Grassroots NGO & Social Enterprise
Host - Est. 2012
Tasks - Farming, animal care, content creation, fundraising, event planning
Minimum stay - 2 weeks (Support) / 4 weeks (Skilled)

About Us
Hello! I'm Shyam, founder of this grassroots NGO working to end homelessness and uplift marginalized communities in Kuala Lumpur. Since 2012, we’ve created sustainable, community-driven programs and were recently awarded for our innovation in social impact. Now, we’ve embarked on an exciting new journey — transforming 1.5 acres of land into a farm for the communities we serve. If you’re looking for purposeful volunteering, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful, right from the ground up.

Volunteer Task Forces
Track 1: Support Task Force (Farm & House) - Best for active, reliable volunteers who enjoy hands-on work.

Tasks include:
1. Land clearing, planting, weeding, composting
2. Housekeeping & organising
3. Basic repairs or light construction (if skilled)

Schedule:
5 hours/day, Wed–Sun, 7am–12pm
Afternoons free for rest, exploring or remote work

Track 2: Skilled Task Force (Project-Based)- Best for creatives, planners, fundraisers & digital nomads with initiative.

Tasks include (based on skillset)
1. Content creation (IG, Canva, video, blog)
2. Event planning & workshop development
3. Fundraising or grant writing
4. Photography & storytelling

Schedule:
Flexible, self-paced based on agreed deliverables
Weekly check-in with team lead
Minimum stay: 4 weeks

Where You’ll Stay
Shared room (quad bunk), shared bathroom
DIY breakfast & lunch (we provide basics: oats, rice, pasta, cooking oil, spices)
You buy your own veggies, fruits, and meat
No pork allowed out of respect for our Muslim volunteers and beneficiaries
Bus stop, laundry, shops, & local eateries: 5-min walk

What You’ll Gain
* A genuine cultural exchange in an impact-focused home
* Mentorship and learning from an experienced social sector team
* New skills in farming, community building, and storytelling
* Free afternoons for rest, exploration or remote work
* Certificate or LinkedIn endorsement (for skilled volunteers who complete projects)

What We’re Looking For
✔️ Self-driven, structured & respectful individuals
✔️ Excellent time management and work ethic
✔️ Good communication & positive attitude
✔️ Cultural sensitivity (modest dress, no alcohol/drugs/smoking on premises)

House Rules
* Curfew: 10pm–7am
* Cover shoulders & knees in shared spaces
* No alcohol, drugs, smoking (including medicinal marijuana)
* No indoor footwear (yes, even hotel slippers!)
* Female volunteers: bras must be worn in common areas
* Volunteers who breach rules may be asked to leave immediately

How to Apply
Please message us with the following:

1. Which track you're applying for (Support or Skilled)
2. Your availability (arrival & departure dates)
3. A short note on why you want to volunteer with us
4. (Skilled Track only) Links to your portfolio, social media, or previous work

Once we reply, you’ll be asked to complete a short application form. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our mission in Ampang!

What else…
Above anything else, we seek to help the people around us and to do that to a high standard, we must be a cohesive, friendly and generous group of individuals who share the common goal of helping other people – and animals!