The following are all Kuala Lumpur based Charities. If you’re looking for something fun and rewarding to do then get involved in volunteering at one of many charities who need your help! Whether you have a lot of spare time on your hands or just a little, there is something to suit. There are plenty of opportunities to use existing skills such as playing with children, teaching, nursing, marketing, accounting or learn some new skills. You really can make a difference and get to know a lot more about the community, culture and environment you are living in.
Home of Peace
Home of Peace is a safe haven for young girls which places special emphasis on education and the girls realizing their full potential. They are always looking for volunteers to help with homework and tutoring. Volunteers can work with older girls (ages 12-16) any day of the week in the afternoons from 4:30-6:00pm and with younger girls (7-9 years old) in home school from 10:00-1:00pm. The girls would also love to do craft activities and receive piano or music lessons, so if you can help out, please let them know. They are also in need of administrative support.
Contact Justine Morais jnissi60@gmail.com
Riding for the disabled
Help disabled and handicapped children use horse riding as a part of their therapy to change disability to ability. Equine assisted therapy is used to achieve learning and stimulates physical, mental, social and educational progress. Volunteers are needed to help children prepare for the ride, prepare the horses for the ride, lead horses and provide emotional support to the children. Volunteers are also needed to help with administrative duties in the main office. Sessions are held in the morning at three locations;
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Bukit Kiara Club, Damansara
Tues & Thurs, 9.30 – 11.30am
Call: Ms Zuraidah Omar tel: 019-2108127
E-mail: zuraidahomar@hotmail.com
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Selangor Polo Club,
Tues, Wed & Thursday 10am – 12noon
Contact: Karyn Stewart tel: 016-6162945
E-mail: karynstewart@hotmail.co.uk
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Royal Selangor Turf Club, nr Mines Resort City
Tues, Wed & Thurs, 10am – 12noon
Contact: Cheryl Victor
E-mail: equestrian@selangorturfclub.com
Tel + 6 03-90502346
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Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones is a children’s home in Taman Seputeh (near Mid-Valley). ABWM members tutor a small group of boys on a Tuesday 09.30 - 11.30. Some of them do not currently have access to regular schooling and volunteers are needed to help with basic Maths, Science and English. Lessons do not need to be prepared in advance; just show up and help with homework. During holidays more recreational activities are organized. Call Monica Maclean: 017 609 6087
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
UNHCR helps to run various community and education programmes to assist the needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Help is needed to teach English and skills such as computer, crafts and music. There are opportunities to work at an adult centre in Cheras and the youth in various centres in Cheras and Pudu, and to provide support to asylum seekers at a detention centre.
Tel: 603 2141 1322 Fax: 603 2141 1780 Email: mlslu@unhcr.org
Malaysia Association of the Blind (MAB)
Located in Brickfields, MAB needs volunteers to help in the reading and Braille production service. One opportunity is to type books onto disc which can be converted into Braille and another is to help develop a talking book library for the blind. Readers who speak English, Malay or Mandarin are needed to help produce more talking books. Volunteers may come anytime during the week between 9am-5pm. Alternatively, volunteers may record the tapes at home and send back the finished product. Volunteers are also needed to assist in a playgroup for blind and low-vision pre-school children or with general administrative work.
Contact: Ramdas Nayar, MAB at 03-2272-2677 www.mab.org.my
Beautiful Gate
Beautiful Gate is charity which helps young disabled adults to acquire vocational skills. Volunteers are needed to teach English as a second language in a relaxed and informal setting. They also organise art and games activities and various outings. Contact Pastor Sia Siew Chin, 03 7873 6579 or 019-219-8440
SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The SPCA runs a shelter for dogs and cats and needs volunteers to help with feeding, cleaning, taking dogs out for a walk and other general animal care. Volunteers are welcome 7 days a week anytime between 9:00 and 4:00, although mornings are generally the busiest time.
Call 03-4256-5312 Website: www.spca.org.my
