Get involved

Come and help us fill a library.

Sorting, labelling, reading aloud — the work nobody sees.

Your Role

What Interns Do

Books & Beyond interns are at the heart of every library transformation. You work directly with children and school staff to make reading a daily habit.

  • Lead reading sessions

    Facilitate structured read-alouds and discussion circles for students.

  • Mentor children

    Build one-on-one reading relationships with students who need extra support.

  • Catalogue & organise books

    Sort, label, and catalogue donated books to keep the library running smoothly.

  • Log activities

    Record daily sessions, attendance, and impact notes on the platform.

  • Maintain the library

    Keep the space welcoming, tidy, and stocked for daily student use.

Two Ways to Intern

Local Intern Kenya-based

Work on-site at an assigned school. Ideal for students and young professionals based in Kenya who want hands-on, community-driven experience.

International Intern Remote + Visit

Contribute remotely with content, research, or fundraising support — and optionally visit Kenya for an immersive on-ground experience.

Who Can Apply
  • Primary school children (supervised, with school & parental consent)
  • Secondary school students (with parental consent)
  • University / college students — any field of study
  • Young professionals looking to give back
  • Gap-year and career-change individuals
  • Anyone with a passion for books and for children
Apply

Ready to Make a Difference?

Tell us about yourself and when you are available. We review every application and will be in touch within two weeks.

1/4 About you
2/4 Where you study

Local interns travel to Kathonzweni; remote interns help with cataloguing, research and storytelling from wherever they are.

3/4 When you are free

Term dates in Kenya may not match yours, so give us the window you could actually travel in.

We can help with introductions, but we cannot currently fund accommodation.

4/4 Why you want to come

This is the part we read most carefully. Write it in your own words.

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Optional. A CV is useful but not required — tell us about yourself above and that is enough.