Julie loved Lotus so much that she volunteered two years running

And when Julie went back the second time she went with her adult daughter……. I had visited Mongolia twice before I volunteered at Lotus, therefore I had a fairly good idea of Mongolian culture.I felt I had something to offer the children despite having no fixed job description. I was able to turn my hand […]

Hannah volunteered with Malaysian children online during her whole time at university, in January she will go and volunteer with them in person

I volunteered with BBBB, Fun with English Online, during my three years at Durham University. I worked with several classes and loved getting to know the children. I had never taught before but was well supported by the team at BBBB, including other volunteers who encouraged me and shared lots of great ideas to help […]

Annabel is now back in the UK after her Bath University placement in Kuala Lumpur

Taking the Leap: My Transformative Experience with the BBBB Programme When I first saw the BBBB programme advertised online, it ignited something within me. I began exploring other placements that were closer to home in England—ones that seemed less daunting. Honestly, I was scared and unsure if I could do it, but I couldn’t stop […]

Max Shares Some Personal Thoughts on his University Placement in Malaysia

I found myself lost during my placement year at the University of Bath. Originally, I took a year-long placement opportunity in London, but I really did not find what I was doing fulfilling or enjoyable. I ended up leaving only after three months. Pondering what to do next, I knew I wanted to do something […]

Celia Recalls an Unexpectedly Rewarding Three Months in Malaysia

After completing my psychology degree at the University of Edinburgh, I found myself at a crossroads. I craved adventure and new experiences, but I also wanted to make a meaningful impact. That’s when I stumbled upon Just Volunteers and their BBBB program. The prospect of traveling while contributing positively to others’ lives resonated deeply with […]