The Perhentian Islands are well renowned as the most beautiful islands in Peninsular Malaysia and consequently have become a heaven for backpackers and travelers alike.

The increase of tourists has seen a decline in the health of the coral reefs fringing the islands and the dilution of the villagers Malay culture.

This project is all about restoring the natural beauty of the community and coral reefs.

Project overview

Project pictures

Project days:

Program starts every Monday but doesnt run during school holidays. Project dates for 2012 are:

- 2 Jan till 8th March
- 18th March till 24th May
- 10th June till 16th August
- 20th August till 8th November

Project activities:

Weekly snorkel tour to help collect Coral Watch data, Conduct beach cleans and Run two school clubs, one on creative English writing and one to increase environmental awareness, which may include anything from creating awareness videos, reading or playing sports or making some blank walls in the village more attractive.

Project fee:

GBP 315 for 2 weeks.

Project location:

Perhentian island in Malaysia.

Accommodation:

Dorm style accommodation

Testimonials:

by Iris, by Kate

What is included

Accommodation:

Dorm style accommodation

Food:

3 meals a day

Airport Pickup:

Safe and comfortable journey to the project

Orientation:

Introduction to the project

Support:

On site co-ordinator

Internet:

Not available at the project

Drop off:

Available on request (small extra cost)

Not included

Community and coral conservation project

Project activities
- Day 1(Monday)
arrive in Kuala Besut before midday, meet facilitator and travel to island. Water confidence session is followed by a snorkel at the nearby beach. A program brief and sit-down dinner.

- Tuesday to Saturday
The project is very much dependent on what needs to be done. It is therefore difficult for us to state exactly what you will be doing on which day. You will go on a weekly snorkel tour to help collect Coral Watch data and conduct beach cleans around the islands. You will run two school clubs one on creative English writing the other to increase their environmental awareness.

- Sunday
If you are staying 2 or more weeks then today is your rest day! If you volunteer for only 1 week then this is your departure day and time to say some sad farewells.

Daily Schedule:
- Mornings
Explore the islands , snorkeling, Snorkel tour, jungle trekking, beach cleans etc

- Lunch
Normally at a local restaurant.

- Afternoon
In the village – Prepare for school clubs, Gotong Royong (community come together) or do whatever tasks are needed to be completed. This could involve anything from creating awareness videos, reading or playing sports to/with the children who visit our house or making some the blank walls in the village more attractive!

- Dinner
Communally cooked at the accommodation house between the volunteers and staff.

- Evening
Relax and chill out, read a book, watch a movie at the accommodation or hang out with the villagers. Its up to you!

School Clubs (during term time)
Wednesday : Creative English Club for 11 to 12 year olds.
Thursday : Eco Snorkel Club for 8 to 12 year olds (NOT CONFIRMED)
Friday : Environmental Club for 7 to 10 year olds.

 
More information
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