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Here at Workaway you will find 121 hosts and organisations for volunteer work in Malaysia.
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Malaysia

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Join us in a local musical home in Penang, Malaysia

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Malaysia

(43)

Help with taking care of our family farm in a village near Sungkai, Malaysia

Malaysia

(8)

Share your expertise in an eco agricultural farm in the heart of Borneo, Sipitang, Malaysia

Malaysia

(67)

Discover the real Penang, while helping with backpackers in Georgetown, Malaysia

Malaysia

(27)

Immerse yourself in the local culture and learn about the rich heritage of beautiful Redang Island, Malaysia

Malaysia

(32)

Experience on going challenges creating a sustainable living on hillside jungle, Kedah, Malaysia

Malaysia

(42)

Help our family to build a tree house and more in Kedah State, Malaysia

Malaysia

(27)

Help around our housing project for travellers and explore Penang, Malaysia

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Last minute volunteer opportunities

Here you will find 6 last minute opportunities for volunteering in Malaysia from Hosts that have indicated that they require help immediately.

Last minute

Malaysia

(25)

Join us in a local musical home in Penang, Malaysia

Last minute

Malaysia

(43)

Help with taking care of our family farm in a village near Sungkai, Malaysia

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Malaysia

(15)

Join my homestay in Langkawi, Malaysia

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Malaysia

(58)

Help us end homelessness and learn about building a community farm in Ampang, Malaysia

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There are 2371 reviews for 104 Hosts and organizations in Malaysia.
104 Hosts in Malaysia were rated at least 4.9/5!

So greatful we got to cross paths with Jojo, Zakki and Yan! We initially spent 2 weeks with Jojo and returned for our final week in Malaysia as it fou...

by Madison & Aidan , 19 Jan 2026

Where to start? The entire experience was great.
First, Shirin is a very caring, attentive and intelligent person. She knows a lot about permaculture...

by Graziano , 17 Jan 2026

It was truly a special experience here. After some problems with my travel planning, I stayed for one week and felt warmly welcomed from the very firs...

by Eva K. , 17 Jan 2026

Even though it was only for a week, I truly enjoyed my stay here. During the day, I usually helped with the gardening. It was so rewarding to see how ...

by Akitoshi , 15 Jan 2026

I spent my best workawayer in Malaysia here! (And I did 3 for the moment)

Kak Muni and Cik Lah are adorable and thoughtful. They ask all the time if ...

by Ferdaous , 15 Jan 2026

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