VOLUNTEERING FOR NON-MALAYSIAN

COST

DURATION AND PROGRAMME DATES

14 days (2 weeks)
Starts 5th of each month / selected months; and ends on 18th

28 days (4 weeks)
Starts 5th of each month / selected months; ends 28 days later

28 day programme:
MYR 9,600

14 day programme:
MYR 5,110

OR

THE FOLLOWING COST…..

INCLUDE:

  • Donations to the Sun Bear Centre,

  • Accommodation,

  • Food allowance,

  • Airport transfers,

  • Transportation to BSBCC each day,

  • Organization's t-shirts,

  • Dedicated Programme Coordinator.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel between Sandakan and country of origin (flight tickets, bus fares, etc),

  • Visa and permit applications,

  • Personal travel on days off,

  • Personal incidentals costs,

  • etc.

COMPULSARY FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage.  Proof of insurance to be provided along with flight details;

  • Vaccinations – Tetanus, Hepatitis A & B, Tuberculosis (doctor’s note to certify clean bill of health)

SCHOLARSHIP

APE Malaysia are offering scholarships to deserving students and volunteers. These scholarships are limited in number and applications must be submitted early to avoid disappointment. All International students are entitled to apply for these scholarships.  Full and partial scholarships are subject to qualification. Applications are subject to terms and conditions.

More details in the Application Form:  ​

Application Procedure

1. Enquiry Form
Find out about the availability of a programme by filling out an Enquiry Form. 



2. Application form
Once we have confirmed that your selected programme and dates are available, we will send you an application form. This form will ask for your personal details, including experience and health conditions. 

3. Skype interview 
Upon approval of application, you will be given a date and time for a Skype interview to be conducted.  If you pass this interview, we will send you a confirmation and acceptance to be a volunteer.  You will then be given 2 weeks to make the necessary payment.

Payment Guidance

1. Deposit
Successful applicants will need to make their deposit payment no later than 14 days from the day their application is accepted.  If the deposit is not received within 14 days, your application will be cancelled automatically. Once a deposit has been paid we will email you our Know-Before-You-Go guide, which will give you useful information to help you prepare as a volunteer.

2. Full Payment
Full payment is required no later than 45 days prior to the first day of your programme. Failure to pay the full amount on the required date would result in an automatic cancellation and the next volunteer on the waiting list will replace you.  

3. Pay online or direct transfer to account
You may pay online by credit card or a direct transfer to our account. Payment details will be sent to you upon successful interview.

More information

For more information, please contact our volunteer manager or fill out our Enquiry Form in the ‘Application Procedure’ section above.