Malaysia
Protect marine ecosystems on tropical Tioman Island.
Ways to get involved in Malaysia
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Malaysia
Tioman Island is a marine science placement. You do fish surveys, coral restoration, and turtle hatchery work, and scientific dive training is part of the program, which is the main reason alumni choose it over cheaper conservation options. Everything runs in English. The season is March to mid October and placements run two to twelve weeks. This is a focused, single site experience with a small team and not much variety, so it works best if marine work is the goal rather than one option among several. An award covers a two to eight week placement comfortably.
- Turtle hatchery and beach conservation work
- Scientific dive training and coral reef restoration
- Internships available on the tropical Tioman Island
Placements run through Intern Abroad HQ.
Pricing in Malaysia
These are our partners' published fees for Malaysia, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Internship fees in Malaysia
Run through Intern Abroad HQ. Internships are longer and include placement sourcing, supervision, and academic credit facilitation.
Tioman Island · Intern Abroad HQfrom $2,366 for 2 weeks
| Length | Program fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $2,366 | $169 |
| 3 weeks | $2,669 | $127 |
| 4 weeks | $2,971 | $106 |
| 5 weeks | $3,032 | $87 |
| 6 weeks | $3,142 | $75 |
| 8 weeks | $3,384 | $60 |
| 10 weeks | $3,676 | $53 |
| 12 weeks | $3,918 | $47 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Meals
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Not included
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Malaysia numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Malaysia
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Malaysia?
- Yes. Placements in Malaysia run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Malaysia?
- 2-12 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Malaysia?
- We list 2 placements in Malaysia, spanning Environment & Conservation.
Get the details for Malaysia
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Malaysia, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.