Homestay Pennag, Malaysia

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Learn Thai Culture in Penang & Help with Light House Tasks”

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Practice English
4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Expand your social consciousness
4 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host

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What you offer

18h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls
Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

Hello, I am Wan. I host travelers in Penang who want to learn Thai language and culture before visiting Thailand. You’ll join me in language exchange, share your culture, and help with light house tasks like tidying or organizing. In return, I’ll teach you Thai basics, useful travel phrases, and tips about food, lifestyle, and traditions. A relaxed and friendly exchange for curious, open-minded people.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside Malaysia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Practicing English
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 5. Gender equality
  • 1 2. Zero hunger
  • 1 15. Life on land
Aviral

India

5

Wan is very helpful and very chill host who always curious to learn and teach you all the time. She is very well behaving and welcoming host. One of the best host of my life. Wan I will miss you hope to see you soon. Take care. Thanks

5 months ago

飏

China

5

This is my first time doing a work exchange. Maria is a very kind and gentle host. She welcomed me warmly, provided a very comfortable room, and kindly guided me through life in Penang. I spent a truly memorable time there, and I'm very grateful to her.

7 months ago


Ilada replied

It was such a pleasure hosting you for your first work exchange! I’m so glad you felt comfortable and enjoyed your time here. You were a wonderful guest, and I’m happy I could help you explore the best of the city. Wishing you all the best on your future travels

Olivier

France, Metropolitan

5

I had a wonderful experience staying with Maria. She welcomed me warmly from the very beginning and made me feel at home. I had my own comfortable room, and she even took me to meet her friends and enjoy a night out in Penang, which was such a fun way to discover the city. She has a lot of experience hosting people from around the world, and I could really feel that in the way she cared for me during my stay. She also helped me practice and improve my English, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend her — you will not only have a great host, but also a meaningful cultural exchange !

about 1 year ago

Leonie

Germany

5

Staying with Maria was such a lovely and special experience. She welcomed me with so much kindness and generosity, offering me a cozy private room more like Couchsurfing than a usual volunteering arrangement. In the morning, she made me a warm cup of coffee and her open and friendly nature made me feel truly at home. At first, I was a little unsure because she had no reviews yet, but everything turned out to be completely genuine and trustworthy. I'm so thankful to Maria for sharing her beautiful heart and creating such a warm and caring space. She is simply amazing! RECOMMEND!!!💗

about 1 year ago

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