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Join a peaceful regenerative sanctuary in Kuching, Borneo. Help with gardening, eco-projects, creative work, maintenance, content creation, and community life. In exchange, receive accommodation, 3 nourishing meals daily, fast internet, workspace, yoga, breathwork, holistic practices, permaculture learning, art, music, and ancestral wisdom sharing.
20 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 15 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute US$15 per day for accommodation, three nourishing meals, drinking water, basic supplies, Sanctuary maintenance, eco-project materials, and learning activities. Includes holistic therapies, breathwork, yoga, permaculture, art, music, ancestral wisdom, fast internet, workspace, and a peaceful co-creative space. We are not a hostel.
3 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 79 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
This volunteer program is designed for travelers who want to contribute to a living sanctuary focused on healing, nature, creativity, community, and personal growth.
Volunteers support the daily rhythm of The Secret Sanctuary through simple, grounded tasks such as gardening, light maintenance, cleaning, organizing spaces, helping with meals, creative projects, content creation, art, music, eco-learning, and welcoming guests when needed.
In exchange, volunteers receive accommodation, meals, access to the sanctuary environment, and the opportunity to learn about wellness, breathwork, yoga, ancestral wisdom, regenerative living, art, music, and community building.
We are looking for people who are respectful, responsible, open-minded, and willing to participate with a good attitude. This is not a party hostel. It is a peaceful place for healing, learning, sharing, and reconnecting with yourself, others, and nature.
We keep the program flexible and human. While we ask volunteers to respect the agreed hours and responsibilities, we are not overly strict or rigid. Our goal is to create a pleasant, balanced experience where volunteers feel useful, welcomed, and able to enjoy the sanctuary, the culture, and the natural environment.
The daily activities may change depending on the season, weather, current projects, and the needs of the sanctuary.
Typical activities may include:
- Gardening and helping with plants
- Light cleaning and organizing shared areas
- Helping prepare or serve meals
- Basic maintenance and simple repair tasks
- Supporting wellness, art, music, or community activities
- Helping with photos, videos, social media, or storytelling
- Learning and sharing skills related to eco-living, ancestral knowledge, creativity, and healing
- Assisting guests or visitors when needed
The expected contribution is 15 hours per week, usually around 5 hours per day for 3 days, with 4 days off.
We value presence, respect, and consistency more than speed. The schedule is flexible when communication is clear, and we prefer a relaxed, cooperative rhythm rather than a strict or stressful work environment.
We ask all volunteers to respect the sanctuary, the people, the land, and the peaceful atmosphere of the space.
Basic rules:
- Keep shared spaces clean after use
- Respect quiet hours and the healing environment
- This is not a party hostel, but we are human and we enjoy life. From time to time, we may go out dancing, share a drink, enjoy music, or join local cultural events together. We simply ask everyone to keep it respectful, balanced, and responsible.
- Be respectful toward guests, staff, locals, animals, and other volunteers
- Communicate clearly if you are sick, tired, late, or unable to help
- Use water, electricity, tools, and shared resources mindfully
- Take responsibility for your personal belongings
- Stay open, humble, and willing to learn
This is a place for people who want to grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful. We welcome creativity, music, art, wisdom sharing, and authentic human connection.
