The island of Borneo is made up of four areas: Sarawak, Sabah, Kalimantan and Brunei. It is famous for wildlife and jungle and in particular for its native orang-utans.
The island is surrounded by the crystal waters of the South China Sea to the north and north west of the island. The seas around Borneo provide some world class diving sites and it is claimed they are the best reefs in the world.
The rainforest in Borneo is desperately endangered and therefore, so are the animals that inhabitat the Borneo jungle. There is a major deforestation problem due to it being a huge exporter of manufactured woods to the huge industrial areas of South East Asia. Animals who live in these jungles include the Asian Elephant, Sumatran Rhino and the Clouded Leopard as well as the orang-utan.
Assist local members of staff in habitat restoration and community development within Malaysia. Get involved in husbandry, data collection as well as spending time in a local zoo and visiting an Orang-Utan rehabilitation centre.
A unique opportunity to interact with the only great ape outside of Africa, the orang-utan. Take part in volunteer work in Borneo to help protect this highly endangered species from extinction.
On an epic journey across Thailand, China, Malaysia, Africa and Australia, the ultimate wildlife experience gives you the chance to see some of the world’s rarest and most incredible animals and contribute to their preservation. Zimbabwe - Thailand - China - Malaysia - Australia - USA.
Work as a zookeeper and experience hands-on interaction with animals. This is a rewarding programme where you will be taking care of the animals and their daily maintenance in a choice of zoo either just outside of Kuala Lumpur or Taiping.
Located in the Borneo jungle, volunteers live and work alongside native communities, playing an integral part in aiding the development of the area whilst retaining traditional ways of life.
Make your round the world trip the voyage of a lifetime, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australasia and Latin America on this action and culture packed programme! South Africa - India - Malaysia- Thailand - Australia - New Zealand - Argentina.
Janet Horsley had an incredible time on her tailor-made gap year, blazing a trail through Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, read her story here.
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Gap Year for Grown Ups have many Career Break Voluntary Projects and adventure holiday options in Asia. If you are looking to take some life-changing time out on a grown up gap year, use the following links for essential information regarding volunteer travel to Asia:
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