Help us run our resort on Tioman Island Malaysia!
The experience
Join us in paradise at Aguna Resort, enjoy the sun, sea and jungle while helping us run our guesthouse. Be a part of our community and experience chill island life while making memories.
Tasks involve welcoming and checking in guests, cleaning and tidying rooms and bathrooms, luggage services, helping in the kitchen, contend creation and writing, renovations and painting. Please let us know if you are suited to anything in particular.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception:
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
What you get
1 day off per week
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.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Chinese
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
we expect volunteers to help with the day to day running of the resort, including cleaning and laundry, check in and check outs, being a friendly welcoming face, luggage services. renovations and hand work, painting and decorating.
In exchange enjoy air conditioned dorm room and three meals a day, free use of equipment such as snorkels, free trips, discounted restaurants and diving, and fast WIFI
Important information,
The island closes between November to March for monsoon season.
We can be reached via Mersing by Bluewater ferry and Cataferry
We are located in Kampung Genting, Tioman, a small town with a slow pace of life. Please ensure you have all essentials for the duration of your stay e.g medication.
Any questions, please feel free to contact me on whatsapp; +60 13-701 1858
Activities & Shift
Working hours vary depending on how busy and booked we are, so some days may be very little work, other days may feel more busy (as chill as it is on a tropical paradise :)
We start work after breakfast 8am-10am
Depending on check ins work is usually finished 12pm-3pm and we eat lunch
The rest of the day is free time enjoy the island, explore the village, trek the jungle, dive or chill out in the resort.
Of course we expect volunteers to always be helpful towards guests.
Rules
We expect volunteers to;
Be respectful of others
Be friendly and happy to help guests
Stay true to their commitment of time and work
Ask questions if unsure