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 The Book Bus can't operate without a crew – it's their support that keeps the wheels turning! Joining the Book Bus Crew is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a great adventure and to help inspire in children a love of books that will serve them and their communities well. If you’d like to join the Book Bus as a Crew Member in Zambia or Ecuador then read on.
The Book Bus Crew
The team travelling with the Book Bus includes our in-country Coordinator, a driver and up to eight 'Crew Members'. Occasionally we'll be joined by special guests, who might include local storytellers and artists or even a film crew!
Crew Members sign up for anything from a two-week stay to two months on the project. They often combine their time on the Book Bus with an adventure holiday or a relaxing stay on the beach. Wearing the yellow shirt on a Book Bus journey is hugely rewarding, it’s great fun and your time onboard will be packed with wonderful experiences.
What makes a good Crew Member?
 Life on the bus can be challenging – heat, unpaved roads, basic accommodation and 'roughing it' are facts of everyday life. So it's essential that as a Crew Member, you have a reasonable level of health and fitness.
Equally important will be your desire to engage with children – previous experience of working with children is welcome but not necessary. Some measure of artistic and/or musical talent (or at least a willingness to have a go!) will stand you in good stead, and if you are shy in company, be prepared to shed at least some of your inhibitions! And finally, our crew members all share a positive outlook, enjoyment at being part of a team and a real desire to make a difference.
Click here to see some of our recent Volunteer Case Studies.
How to Join the Book Bus Crew
 If you have read this web site thoroughly and like what you see then you’ve probably got the attributes that we look for in our Crew Members. If you would like to join the Book Bus Crew please consider which of Zambia and Ecuador most suits your skills and interests then click on the relevant link below for Crew Member information and application forms.
Everyone who joins the Book Bus as a Crew member pays for their own flights and makes a payment to cover the cost of food and board and a contribution to the running costs of keeping the Book Bus on the road. Don’t worry if you don’t have the funds in your bank account, we’ll show you how to set up a Virgin Money Giving (link opens in a new window) page and provide you with plenty of ideas on how to fundraise for your placement.
Our operations partner, VentureCo, manages our crew recruitment process for us. They are hugely experienced in gap year travel, mounting expeditions and placing people into overseas charity projects.
 Call Seth on 01926 411 122 for up to date information about our Crew member placements or visit http://www.ventureco-worldwide.com/book-bus/.
To see our Zambia and Ecuador Book Bus Timetable please click here.
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