Golden Age 3

CODE: NICE-26Y-0215A

Work
Working in the nursing home to have a precious time with the elders.

Volunteers will help in arranging extra activities for the senior citizens, such as art, craft, painting, gardening, storytelling, music and movement activities. Other than that, volunteers could help the nursing care helpers to cook and take part in daily cleaning routines. Some of the days, bring the senior citizens for an evening walk if weather permits. Otherwise lots of, indoor activities could be conduct.

Project theme
This project is actively working for SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), organized together with Malaysian Organization of Volunteer Exchange (MOVE) since 2019 in this place. MOVE is a workcamp NGO founded in 2006. Bernice Home was found by a lady by the name of Bernice. She started this home for senior citizens who need quality home care services to seniors with limited mobility or dementia and hence social interaction. She started this home in 2000 and the second home in 2018. The founder belief “life shouldn’t end when you are old, it should be full of happy memories regardless of the age. The founder wants to keep the seniors active and engaged through physical, mental and social activities, all in the comfort of their home.The workcamp was revived in 2023 and in 2024-15, 13 international volunteers did great work!

Accommodation and work: Home stay in the house of MOVE President (Siva san) or if the room is available, a room of Golden Age. Male and female will be mixed. The breakfast will be bought at the food stalls, very near to the house (walking distance). The dinner too (or they can also cook at home by themselves if they prefer). Lunch will be provided at Home. Workcampers will be able to try various of local food. Sleeping bag is necessary. They need to keep a good manner not to disturb the family life.

The home is located in Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur. https://goo.gl/maps/84vfEaSMEaBL2b4x8

Leisure time: Visit around Kuala Lumpur city. Wednesday afternoon will be free. The volunteers joining more than 1 unit (week) can have free days in the weekend.

Nearest bus/train station: 

Additional comments
Situation of senior citizens and elderly home in each country. Local SDGs (2030 goals) of Bernice Home
Requirements
Bring along your expertise, such as singing, dancing, arts and craft and most important your caring heart to engage with these old people.
750 MYR (155 EUR by the rate on 2025 Nov. 3rd). If vols. join more than 1 unit (week), 450 MYR+ 50 MYR x Days meaning 1,100 MYR (227 EUR) for 2 units, 1,450 MYR (300 EUR) for 3 units, etc. 10%

There are 8 units of one week workcamp in 2026 Feb.-Mar. (2/1-7, 2/8-14, 2/15-21, 2/22-28, 3/1-7, 3/8-14, 3/15-21 and 3/22-28) and 2026 Aug.-Sep. (8/2-8, 8/9-15, 8/16-22, 8/23-29, 8/30-9/5, 9/6-12. 9/13-19 and 9/20-26), so you are welcomed to join one up to 8 units!