Volunteer Overseas

The Book Bus volunteer project puts books into the children’s hands
and inspires them to read.

It’s the dedicated work of our volunteers that makes the biggest difference to the children who we work with; the books are a great beginning but “it’s the way that you tell them” that really counts.

As a Book Bus volunteer you can participate directly in the work that we do in Malawi, Zambia and Ecuador. Every year volunteers from backgrounds as diverse as students, teachers, IT engineers, solicitors and housewives come to join the Book Bus crew as story-tellers and reading assistants. We work with primary schools and orphanages to promote literacy and provide the children with greater access to story books.

Whether you are a natural born volunteer, taking some time out or just want a holiday with a difference, get in touch with us to find out more about our Book Bus volunteer projects. Click here for more information.

Our Book Bus volunteers have created truly inspirational results:

Since our first school visit in 2008 Book Bus volunteers have inspired thousands of children to experience the joy of reading through story telling, role play, creative arts and music. They have informed schools, communities and government ministries of the importance of literacy and how it can advance children towards an improved future. They have involved dozens of local teachers by taking the project into their classrooms and influenced schools, individuals and corporate companies to support us through financial donation and material support.

The Book Bus
Improving Children’s Lives, One Book at a Time