Program |
Duration |
Start/End Dates |
Tuition |
Availability |
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| Year Community Service Program - Spring | About 12 months | January 2013 - January 2014 | TBD | Apply now | Read More + |
Live with a host family for an entire year while gaining experience working with a community project.
You will be placed with a host family and immersed in community life and your work placement. It will prepare you to face the challenges you will meet throughout your career. Work placements include volunteering with orphans, the elderly, children with disabilities, people with AIDS, and many more.
In addition to various orientations provided by AFS, many local chapters will organize activities for participants and host families throughout the year. These will vary from chapter to chapter but may include parties or excursions to other cities or regions in Malaysia.
View a PDF Brochure of the Malaysia Community Service Program.
Native Malays share citizenship with ethnic Chinese and Indians, and though the state religion is Islam, Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples are as commonplace as mosques. The diversity of Malaysia is celebrated throughout the year with multicultural festivals and flavorful food. You may have time to visit a spice market or learn about local activities like sepak takraw (a kickball type of volleyball), giant top spinning, and kite-flying.
Please Note: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure. Programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.