Volunteer with Bushbells

We offer volunteering opportunities to anyone looking to get involved with Bluebells School, and add value to the education of the children there.

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Bluebells Primary school has 160 children and 12 members of staff, and it is all overseen and run by our principal, Mwana, who is always ready to welcome you into this special little community. Imagine a school with scant resources, but one which boasts its own bore hole and vegetable patch, and you’ll get a good idea. It’s a happy place with happy people, despite many coming from very impoverished backgrounds.

The nature of volunteering means you can choose your level of commitment. At school, volunteers would be expected to teach lessons, provide students with one-to-one assistance, help plan sports, games, arts and crafts activities and possibly go on the odd fieldtrip. In addition, you'd be expected to assist with day-to-day tasks that are integral to daily school life.

Volunteers are encouraged to use their initiative and input creatively to 'add value' to the curriculum. It's a hot dusty environment and the days are long, but rewarding.

It's an opportunity for you to 'grow' and there is plenty of room for you to spot gaps and enhance the childrens' learning experience. We want to harness your unique talents and skills so do not be put off if you are unsure where your strengths lie. We're here to guide you and help you.

Outside working at the school, volunteers will have the chance to enjoy all that Watamu has to offer - from kitesurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, yoga, dolphin-watching, visiting the local snake park and turtle rehabilitation centre to name but a few. In addition, we are happy to arrange and advise on local safari opportunities in nearby Tsavo East.

DO get in touch with us if you feel volunteering at Bluebells School might be of interest to you?

Over the years our volunteers have brought huge amounts of energy, joy and new initiatives to our school and community. You need to be a self-starter with initiative, independence, and kindness. An open-mind and willingness to experience the realities of rural life on the Kenyan coast are also important!

Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of at least 3 weeks, and preferably 4. We are able to help organise accommodation and are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your visit to Watamu. We allow a maximum of 4 volunteers at any one time, and are flexible regarding dates.

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