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Volunteer in a boat workshop on the Malacca Strait!
Assisting in setting up a boat repair workshop, build projects, and run recycling initiatives with local fishermen.
Our space blends technical training, environmental awareness, and cultural exchange, supporting sustainable practices and community resilience.
Live in a peaceful fishing village, share meals, and learn hands-on skills by the sea.
20 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: € 3 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: We ask for a small Euro 3/day contribution to help keep our projects running smoothly. This support materials,daily maintenance, and contributions to the local community. It also helps us provide a better more organized and meaningful experiences for all volunteers.
2 days 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.
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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
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
Intermediate English
Between 20 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are currently in the setup phase of a working boat repair and community innovation space—built together with local fishermen.
This is not a finished workshop.
It’s a space in progress.
We’re looking for volunteers who want to be part of building something from the ground up, helping set up tools, systems, and early projects.
What You’ll Be Part Of
This space is being developed as a “Marine ThinkYard” where people come together to solve real challenges, from engine repairs to ocean waste recycling.
At its core: Gather. Build. Share.
Gather – Understand real challenges with fishermen
Build – Repair, prototype, and repurpose materials
Share – Exchange skills and ideas across cultures
Your role is flexible—you’ll help shape how this space evolves.
Setup Phase Reality
You might:
- Set up tools and workspaces
- Assist in repair and fabrication
- Contribute to recycling systems
- Test ideas (some will work, some won’t)
Some days are productive. Some are messy.
That’s part of building something real.
A Workshop with Space to Breathe
We keep a slower, intentional rhythm.
Daily silent hours (optional) — 8–9am — offer time to rest, reflect, or simply listen to the sea.
Hands-on work becomes part of this rhythm. Many find it grounding—a break from fast-paced, screen-based life.
Some past volunteers have shared that this environment helped them feel more settled and clear-headed.
This is not a therapy space—but it offers a different pace and focus.
Life Here
-Live in a coastal fishing village
-Share meals with the team
-Learn and exchange cooking
-Spend time by the sea
-Build real connections
-Simple, not luxurious—but often deeply refreshing.
Purpose
You’ll be part of efforts to:
- Reduce marine pollution
- Turn waste into useful solutions
- Support fishermen with tools and knowledge
Because this is still developing, there is real room to contribute and shape the space.
Who This Is For
People who are:
- Curious and hands-on
- Comfortable with uncertainty
- Respectful and enjoys community life
- Interested in real-world problem solving
DIY projects
Cleaning and organizing the boat workshop, kitchen, and tools
Painting and maintenance to fight rust and humidity
Weekly village and coastal cleanup
Recycling fishing nets into useful items
Shifts: 4–5 hours/day, Mon–Thu. Fridays start with cleanup, then free time. Weekends off, with optional local activities.
Respect tool safety and workshop guidelines
Keep shared spaces clean and organized
Be open to teamwork and cultural exchange
No Durian!
Participation in cooking, cleaning, and community activities is part of the experience
