VOLUNTEER WITH US

​Are you passionate about human rights?

Would you like to join a team of passionate and like-minded individuals working towards gender equality? 

If you share our concerns, we invite you to join us! We always need more...
  • Young Volunteers to work with children and youth
  • Trainers, speakers & facilitators
  • Counsellors & Social Workers
  • Lawyers & Paralegals
  • Individuals, particularly young women who want to give back to the society

We welcome anyone interested in working towards justice and equality for  marginalised  groups of people in Malaysia, in particular women and  children.

We are always looking for motivated new volunteers to join our team. 

What would you be doing?

Well that's up to you!

We are looking for volunteers to help with:

  • SAWO's online and  social media  presence
  • Maintenance of our  website
  • Event organisation and management
  • Working with children and youth
  • Assisting our outreach program in rural and urban areas
... the list is endless! 

If you have a special skill or interest, let us know and we will  try to accommodate.

Requirements  to become volunteer

  • A big heart 
  • Team spirit
  • Enthusiasm
  • Commitment to grow
  • Curious mind
  • Sense of humour
  • Undergo a short training program to be on the same page as all our existing and past volunteers


We also ask for a minimum six months commitment. This may mean you visit the centre once a week, or once a fortnight, or perhaps you will be working from home and communicating via email. We want our volunteers to be engaged with the work we do and we want you to feel like you can affect change in your communities, this is why we have a minimum commitment. We hold regular volunteer meetings that we expect you to come along too, this way you will feel part of a team and a community that is supportive and encouraging. 

If you would like to volunteer with us, please download our Volunteer Application Form (in English or Bahasa Melayu) and email it to us at sawo.women@yahoo.com or come in and   visit us. 
Volunteer Application Forms:
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Volunteer Training Program

We ask all new volunteers to complete a short, exciting and interactive training program! The program is free and introduces the work we do at SAWO, why we do it and how you can help! The training runs over a five week period, with one two-hour session per week. 

The program explores  issues relating to gender, gender equality, feminism and advocacy. It is designed to inspire discussion and dialogue around issues that are relevant to both men and women in our daily lives here in Sabah. The program also explores the international context and Malaysia's place within this. 

Objectives: 

  • To foster an open dialogue around themes that are pivotal to the work we do at SAWO
  • To encourage critical thinking and participation in workshops
  • To training new volunteers in the work we do at SAWO 
  • To develop an action plan where new volunteers can choose a project they would like to work on and truly feel like they can create positive change with the work they do

The training will be conducted at different times throughout the year, depending on the availability of new volunteers. 


For more information, you can download our Volunteer Training Program flyer or contact us at sawo.women@yahoo.com if you have any further questions.