Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Gateway | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ Community Service | 1.Late January 2.JUL 14-17 | 1.Early January 2.JAN 2-4 | Los Angeles | 18-60 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure. For a more detailed look at age ranges see Programs-at-a-Glance.
Malaysia Details
Experience the magic of Malaysia —a rich collage of cultures, modern buildings next to traditional spice markets, and rainforests teeming with rare and endangered species. Imagine how your résumé will stand out from the rest of your peers with an experience in this fascinating South China Sea nation! 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. This diversity is celebrated throughout the year with many different multicultural festivals. Education plays an important role in Malaysian society: school is not only a place of learning, but reinforces the importance of family and community values. Forty percent of Malaysia, the more industrialized portion, is located on the Southeast Asian peninsula. The other 60 percent is on an island shared with Indonesia and Brunei, 400 miles across the South China Sea. The variety of people in Malaysia makes for a very interesting mix of cuisine—spicy Malay dishes, Chinese food, India cooking, as well as local Nyonya and Portuguese traditions. During your program, you’ll have time to learn about local activities too, like sepak takraw (a kickball type of volleyball), giant top spinning, and kite-flying.
18+ Community Service Year
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. View PDF Brochure for Malaysia 18+ Program.
