Why volunteer?

We, at REACH do so because we love Cameron Highlands and wish to make it a better place.

Our past helpers volunteered because they wanted to make their stay here more meaningful and contribute something to Cameron Highland. For that we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.

What about you? Would you like to volunteer for the good of the environment and the folks of Cameron Highlands?

REACH is a non-profit organisation and we do not have a single paid staff.

We need volunteers like we need air to breath ( not that there is a shortage of fresh air up here!) Our volunteers inject us with  fresh doses of energy and enthusiasm.Without them REACH would be unsustainable.

They conduct studies, help us carry out our environmental activities and lend us their expertise in various fields. They may do field work or office work such as cataloguing or improving the web page. 

 Our past and present volunteers include

•  Antony van der Ent who continues to help us even till today and whom we regard as part of our family.He is largely responsible for the setting up of this webpage, been instrumental in designing and coauthoring the orchid book and setting up the CSI programme.
• Renata Fortuin who did a study on soil erosion
• Tim Wallsgrove and Rebecca Puttock who gave reports on orchid poaching and ecotourism
• Lalitha Rochanakoin , an orchid illustrator who gave us lessons on drawing orchids.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia undergraduates who prepared presentations for our public talks.
• and many more

            Their reports are found under the Reports section of the web page

So for the college student out there who would like to spend the semester break in the cool mountains of Peninsular Malaysia, for our visitors near and far, come join us in making your stay here a more enriching one.

We need help in so many areas, We need researchers, computer experts especially on the

GPS mapping system, teachers, scientists, photographers and documentary film makers, artists, translators, writers , designers and event organisers . Well not to worry if you have none of these skills. We still need your ENTHUSIASM.

As for the level of physical fitness required, if you can climb the 4 flight of steps to the  REACH office without panting, you fit enough! Mind you, there are many hills to climb in Cameron Highlands

Just contact our chief coordinator Dr Liau at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in lending a helping hand. We welcome you.