If you are interested in volunteering in Malaysia, here are some organisations/ causes you could explore:

1. Hospitals Beyond Boundaries

Hospitals Beyond Boundaries (HBB) is a Malaysian NGO that’s dedicated towards improving the health of vulnerable communities through sustainable health care efforts.

They currently run a Maternity Health Center in Cambodia, and they also organise monthly mobile clinics in Malaysia where they provide free and basic healthcare to the underprivileged communities.

2. Need To Feed The Need

Need To Feed The Need (NFN) is a soup kitchen that operates out of Medan Kasih at Lorong Medan Tuanku 2. They distribute food and other basic necessities to the homeless and the urban poor in Kuala Lumpur.

They serve approximately 400 patrons with a hot meal along with two side dishes and bottled water. You could help them distribute food to the homeless on Thursday nights.

3. PAWS

PAWS Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit animal shelter in Petaling Jaya that currently takes care of unwanted cats and dogs by making sure they’re vaccinated, dewormed and neutered. They are also available for adoption.

The shelter is entirely funded by donations from the public as well as profits from charitable events. They currently run a program where you could you volunteer and spend time with the sheltered animals.

4. SOLS 24/7

You could volunteer as a teacher for SOLS 24/7 if you’re proficient in English and able to commit for a minimum of 3 months.

As a volunteer teacher, you will assist the Community Centre Manager while teaching subjects like English and IT to the underprivileged communities nationwide through their community centre programmes.