Calling all Scottish coaches – Volunteer with BPF

Are you passionate about rugby and looking for a life-changing adventure?

Bhubesi Pride Foundation (BPF), in partnership with The Bill McLaren Foundation (BMF), is offering YOU the chance to spend time in Malawi with us to develop your leadership and coaching skills.

Why Join Us?

• Lead & inspire: Hone your leadership skills and gain invaluable teaching/coaching experience in a dynamic environment
• Celebrate rugby: Represent Scotland and honour Bill McLaren’s incredible rugby and teaching legacy
• Promote rugby and its values: Support the development of rugby (and as a tool to shape character) in Malawi, alongside BPF and the Malawi Rugby Union, through hands-on outreach programs and training sessions
• Test your skills (and speed!) with Malawian club players
• Share your story: Highlight your journey through blogs, social media posts and even public speaking at a BMF event when you’re home!

Thanks to the Bill McLaren Foundation, this is how we can help you #makeithappen

• £1,750 (per person) grant-funded place from The Bill McLaren Foundation to help you with your flights, food and accommodation costs in Malawi
• Get the opportunity to meet Alan and Linda Lawson and be part of The BMF community
• Receive mentoring support from BPF and the Scottish Rugby Union
• We’ll plan and finalise your itinerary alongside our travel partner, Orbis

We suggest: Apply to volunteer with us for anything from 1 to 3 weeks and allow time to explore Malawi (beyond your stay with BPF Malawi’s team)

Travel dates window with BPF Malawi (2025): 13 – 25 July

We’re looking for…

• Two enthusiastic Scottish coaches to volunteer in Malawi in 2025 (or one coach in 2025 and another in 2026)
• Passionate individuals ready to fundraise a minimum £1,000 each – to support BPF’s impactful community programs
• Coaches who are happy to share and promote their experiences during and after their time in Malawi (i.e. on social media)

Submit your application

Apply here today – add the code “BMF2025” in the “where did you hear about us box” to be considered for the grant-funded place