BUMBLEBEE Library-on-Wheels

Many housing estates outside the city centre do not enjoy access to books, toys and games that are so common to more privileged homes. This is why Malaysian CARE came up with the idea of an educational resource centre on wheels, bringing resources and educational activities to marginalized children.

Called BUMBLEBEE, the mobile resource centre is a modified 1-ton truck that is designed to bring a little sunshine into the lives of these children, and indirectly promote community development.

BUMBLEBEE makes monthly visits to designated low-cost neighbourhoods in the Klang Valley where our partners already have an ongoing outreach programme. We open up our door flaps, unpack our gear, spread out outdoor waterproof floormats and welcome children to help themselves to our stock of books and goodies.

Together with volunteers, we supervise simple educational activities, read-alouds, or simply let the children do as they please. We provide ‘space’ for relationship-building, life-enriching lessons and encourage collaboration to build friendships.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!

We need volunteers (older teens and adults) who will spend time with the children and befriend them. You will assist to engage these children in simple games and educational activities. Volunteers provide supervision and ensure that order is maintained, and help is available when necessary.

More importantly, your presence will go a long way to build friendships and improve community relations among people of different races, especially among those who are culturally different from us.

WHERE’S THE ACTION?

Presently, Malaysian Care sends BUMBLEBEE to several low-cost locations.

In Setapak, BUMBLEBEE visits PPR Sri Semarak, Air Panas on the third Saturday monthly, starting at 4pm, where Hope Evangelical Free Church (Hope EFC) hosts English Language activities and a Reading Room. There are plans to increase visits to nearby PPRs as and when we have enough volunteers.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I COMMIT AND DO I NEED TRAINING? 

Each visit is no more than 2 hours long. We will also advise that you attend a short briefing session to be aware of the dynamics of our activities and understand cultural sensitivities of the community we operate in.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

We are constantly looking for people who want to make a difference in our society. Here's a simple way you can do  it.

Make yourself available. Make yourself present. Make an effort to interact. Make time to make friends. Along the way, you will build bridges and promote community neighbourliness among people of all walks of life, especially those who are more vulnerable and less privileged.

Please contact Sook Ching (0126779884) 
or Pei Yin (0126515818)