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*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*

We are coming to the end of 2021 and it has been a long 18 months of battle against the pandemic at BSBCC. We at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC) hope that everyone throughout the world is safely carrying on with life following the new normal that is upon us.
 
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Yayasan Hasanah together with the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia, Yayasan Sime Darby, our enthusiastic Bornean Sun Bear adopters, our generous donors, and not to forget our faithful supporters and well-wishers. With the help of everyone, BSBCC has been able to continue rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for all 44 Bornean Sun Bears that are at the centre today.
 
Throughout the world, vaccination efforts have been aggressively conducted to ensure that herd immunity is achieved. Fortunately, we at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre have also been vaccinated. Therefore, we have decided that we will open our application for volunteers/ interns who are from Malaysia.
 
However, we would require all volunteers/ interns to be completely vaccinated in order to join BSBCC. At this moment, Sabah state government has their own S.O.P. for those who would like to enter the state. For Malaysians who are interested, we will communicate with you regarding the ever changing S.O.P.
 
Drop us an email at  info.bsbcc@gmail.com now to join us as a volunteer/ intern.
 
Thank you!

Volunteer Programme

Volunteers from all over the world are welcomed to join our conservation effort to help these sun bears

Ever wanted to be part of a sun bear conservation team while exploring the wonders of the Borneo wildlife?

Come join us and volunteer in Borneo with the sun bears! Borneo is famous for its wildlife diversity and celebrates many endemic species. Sun bears, the smallest species of bear, are only found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and here at the sun bear conservation centre in Sepilok, Borneo, we rescue sun bears and work to rehabilitate them to the wild. 

Volunteers from all over the world are welcomed to join the centre’s conservation effort to help rehabilitate these sun bears. Through the centre’s volunteering programme, volunteers have to opportunity to work with dedicated biologists and researchers as well as learning how wildlife conservation is being carried out on site. Volunteers will learn about the importance of creating enrichment programmes for the sun bears, the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of the centre, observe the sun bears behaviour and diet and so much more!

It is a great volunteering programme for anyone who is interested to know more about animal conservation or just to get their hands dirty and do something meaningful while travelling. 

It is an experience not to be missed!
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Activities


Animal husbandry
This involves cleaning cages and feeding. You will work with different sun bears depending on the needs of the bears, keepers or the centre. Cleaning is vital to BSBCC as better hygiene helps to prevent disease. You must be capable of cleaning up animal faeces – this can be extremely smelly!! 

Some daily maintenance work such as conduct daily checks on the facilities and general maintenance (electric fence voltage, weeding to avoid short circuit, painting etc) may be included. 
 
Enrichment
The idea of enrichment is to stimulate the animals and improve their living conditions as much as possible to mimic their natural habitat.  Some examples are:
  • Provide leaves in cages for bedding and nesting purposes
  • Buy special fruit to ensure a varied diet
  • Put branches from fig or fruit trees in their homes to observe behaviour 
  • Rope work – make this fun and varied for the animal 
  • Hiding treats around cages to encourage foraging behavior
  • Trek into the jungle in search of termite nests

Volunteers will be involved in designing & preparing enrichment. The effectiveness of the enrichment items on the sun bear behavior will then be observed. You always have to clean up after enrichment activities.

Sun Bear Observation
Gain fieldwork experience in the tropical rainforest environment and involve in rehabilitation process.


Construction
You may be asked to design and work on small construction projects to improve the night dens or enclosures.  This may include assisting in building new exhibits and extensions to improve the facilities, or improving existing exhibits by adding furniture or painting.

Education 
There is an education centre and library at BSBCC. Volunteers should learn as much as possible about the sun bears. You may be asked to talk to school children and design an education session for them.  You may also be asked to speak to visitors at the visitor centre and outdoor education gallery about sun bears. You may also be asked to prepare displays and information on them.

Besides, Volunteers will be in charge of updating the blog and data entry of the Bear Behaviour Record and the Weekly Record.

Duration and programme dates

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

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

Cost

14 day programme: MYR 4,971

28 day programme: MYR 9,310


Included
Donation to the Sun Bear Centre Accommodation, meals on working days, airport transfers, transportation to BSBCC each day, organisation’s T-shirts, dedicated programme coordinator.

Not included
Travel between Sandakan and country of origin (flight tickets, bus fares etc), travel insurance, visa and permit applications, personal travel on days off, personal incidentals etc.

Compulsory 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)

Scholarships

BSBCC and 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 Malaysians and 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: 
https://forms.gle/n6K34311LREgoVAn6

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

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 at info@ApeMalaysia.com or fill in our Enquiry Form. 

Come and join us in saving
the world's smallest bear - The Sun Bear!

Animal Husbandry

Assist bear keepers in food preparation, feeding and maintain cleanliness of enclosures.
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Enrichment Activities

To encourage and stimulate natural sun bear behaviors through sight, smell, taste, touch, and interaction. This will ultimately prepare the sun bears for release back into the wild and increase their chances of survival.
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Education & Public Awareness

Assisting tours and guide visitors around the Centre. This will help to gain valuable experience, interact with visitors from around the world and help to spread the words about sun bears!
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Research 

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Other Special Activities

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Assist in the stage of rehabilitation
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Discussion session with our BSBCC CEO & Founder, Dr. Wong
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Collect Dry Leaves
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Helping in forest enclosure maintenance work
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Assist in lab work
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Trekking in the Jungle to find termite mounds for the sun bear enrichment
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Mealworm breeding for bear treats
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Collect wild fruits for the bears

Group Photos

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Have a question or comment? We welcome all enquiries, so please get in touch from any of the methods below:
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Contact us

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​ info.bsbcc@gmail.com ​
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BSBCC,
PPM 219, Elopura,
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  • About Us
    • Overview
    • Our Journey
    • Events >
      • Past events
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    • Our Work >
      • Animal Welfare
      • Ecotourism
      • Rehabilitation
      • Conservation actions
      • Research
      • Education >
        • Virtual Field Trip For Schools >
          • (MALAY) Lawatan Maya Beruang Madu Untuk Pelajar
          • (ENGLISH) Virtual Field Trip for Schools
      • Partners and Supporters
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    • Sun bear facts
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    • 教學資料
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  • 助养马来熊
    • 马来熊“熊之友”助养计划
    • 马来熊“共同助养计划”
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    • 報道
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    • マレーグマへの贈り物
  • 寄付
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