Teach English Online Volunteer

Can I teach English online as a volunteer? Volunteer English teaching has been an important part of the TEFL world for many years, with countless schemes operating in many parts of the world. Most of these opportunities are located in developing countries where access to affordable language lessons is not widespread and where people often see improving their English as a clear path towards better jobs and a better future for them and their families. However, while these schemes provide a very valuable service, there are now increasing numbers of online volunteer based teaching platforms that are able to provide help to even more people worldwide. Why volunteer to teach online? There are many individual reasons for wanting to offer your services as an online volunteer English teacher. For...  [Read more]

Can I teach English online as a volunteer? Absolutely, online volunteer English teaching is an evolving facet of the TEFL landscape. Historically, many teachers volunteered in developing regions, aiding individuals seeking English proficiency for brighter prospects. Nowadays, numerous online platforms cater to this altruistic endeavor, enabling volunteers to impact an even broader global audience without geographical constraints. Table of Contents Why volunteer to teach online? What companies run volunteer English teaching programs online? Paper Airplanes RefuNet CC English English Online OpenMind Projects Why volunteer to teach online? Choosing to volunteer as an online English teacher comes with a myriad of benefits. Beyond the intrinsic reward of aiding learners progress, it offers...  [Read more]

Paid Volunteer EFL Teaching Job in India Date posted:2017-03-23 | Writer: Sagreen International Educational Trust | Email: [email protected] Sagreen International Educational Trust has paid volunteer English teaching positions in India. This is a life time opportunity to use your TEFL skills where you can learn about unique Indian culture while learning new experiences for life. The passion that you bring to your volunteer EFL teaching in India experience will be bringing change to people and the communities in which they live. Meanwhile, you’ll find wisdom and beauty in a way of life different from your own. The position provides a world of opportunity to take classes in Kindergarten, Pre-school, Elementary school, Middle school or High school to acquire teaching experience along...  [Read more]

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 Jon ITTT TEFL Information The Best Programs for Volunteer Teaching Abroad Earning a TEFL certificate enables you to help some of the world's most disadvantaged people by volunteering your skills as an English teacher. There are volunteer programmes recruiting English teachers to work in areas all over the world and volunteer teaching is a truly worthwhile and rewarding experience. Below are some of the main ways you can enlist as a volunteer English teacher. Table of Contents United Nations Volunteers United Nations Volunteers Online The British Council Peace Corp Voluntary Service Overseas Pay to Volunteer Look at Home Volunteering Tips Know what you're paying Know where you're going Fundraise Listen to this blog post Are you ready to be a volunteer English...  [Read more]

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer Teachers: Should Volunteers Gain Teaching Qualifications Before Teaching in a Developing Country? I am currently living in Vanuatu, where I am volunteering as a primary school teacher in a small, community-based school. While I am not a registered teacher in my home country, I do have experience in early childhood education, a Certificate in Adult Teaching and I am studying for TEFL qualifications through ITTT. I am privileged to be working alongside five local women; none of whom are qualified teachers and two of whom never finished high school. Table of Contents Lack of Local Professionals Personal Choice Range of Courses Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Volunteer TEFL Positions in Costa Rica Date posted:2017-08-14 | Writer: Copey Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Copey Learning Centers is a community-developed, non-profit education center and is an ideal place for TEFL graduates to use their skills. It was developed and is run by local community members to provide English as a Foreign Language classes to students of all ages. The learning center is located in the Zona de Los Santos, a mountainous region two hours south of San José. VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: All positions are volunteer English teaching positions. Volunteers teach approximately 15-20 hours per week and are responsible for planning their own lessons. Volunteers should have experience teaching EFL/ESL or another subject, an EFL/ESL certification, and/or a...  [Read more]

Volunteer EFL Positions in Costa Rica Date posted:2016-05-12 | Writer: English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) | Email: [email protected] Though Costa Rica is an important tourist destination, many residents in rural tourist communities and in the capital city alike have not had access to quality English courses. As part of an initiative to keep tourism jobs local, many hotels and local businesses have begun sponsoring English Classes for at-risk youth who need English to better their life situations! English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) in Costa Rica is looking for friendly, enthusiastic TEFL/TESOL or CELTA certified teachers to give English lessons in this amazing country. When volunteer teachers arrive, they will participate in an intensive orientation at our office in Costa Rica's...  [Read more]

Female volunteer ESL Teachers in India. Date posted:2006-01-18 | Writer: Unity Charitable Trust | Email: [email protected] Volunteering, a very good way to teach, serve, care and help others has a meaningful, positive impact on a society and the volunteers too can have many benefits like getting practical knowledge of a country or a region with different culture and customs. Whether you teach kids, serve orphaned children, you'll experience the real world through hands-on work. You can use this experience to explore your major or career interests. Volunteering brings together a variety of people. Both the recipients of your volunteer efforts and your co-workers can be rich sources of insight. Volunteering has many other intangible benefits. It can help you give back to society, break...  [Read more]

Teach English in Costa Rica (2) Date posted:2015-03-18 | Writer: Los Santos Learning Centers | Email: [email protected] Los Santos Learning Centers is a group of community-developed, non-profit education centers, located in the zona de Los Santos, a mountainous region two hours south of San José. We are looking for dedicated TEFL qualified volunteers interested in teaching English as a Foreign Language to students in rural communities in exchange for room, board, and the opportunity to help rural Costa Rican students improve their English in a truly unique setting. There are currently three centers in existence, located in the towns of El Empalme, Copey de Dota, and San Isidro de Leon Cortez, and our model is being replicated throughout the country. Centers are run by...  [Read more]

Volunteer teacher required in San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Date posted:2005-03-01 | Writer: Susan Carey (GAIAS) | Email: [email protected] 2 ESL teachers needed for work in the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Academic Institute for the Arts & Sciences (GAIAS) is currently seeking 1-2 experienced ESL teachers to volunteer at its community college in San Cristobal. Teachers receive free housing and a stipend which covers 2-3 meals per day in exchange for their services. The position runs from June 29-December 11, 2005 with the option to renew the contract. Minimum qualifications: Applicants should be native speakers of English. They should have a BA in Education or other related field OR have a TESOL certificate plus two years of experience teaching ESL to adults. There is a...  [Read more]

Volunteer TEFL Positions in Nepal Date posted:2010-12-06 | Writer: FACE Nepal | Email: [email protected] Do you want to experience Nepal first hand - living in a local community, forming long-term friendships and experiencing Nepal, its people and its culture authentically? FACE Nepal has worked with its partners to create two learning centres in Tharu villages in Chitwan. We need volunteer TEFL teachers to run English classes for the children and adults in these villages We have regular opportunities for TEFL teachers who want to volunteer as teachers in  government schools or community learning centres. Our volunteers live, eat and make enduring connections with a welcoming Nepalese host family during their work with FACE Nepal. Experience the Nepalese way of life first hand! For...  [Read more]

Volunteer TEFL Positions in Sri Lanka Date posted:2018-04-12 | Writer: SVS School for English | Email: [email protected] Volunteering with us as an EFL teacher will be one of the most fulfilling things you do in your life. Whether you’re looking to make a life change after years spent in the rat race, or want to gain some life experience after university, whether you’re a nomad of the world looking for your next settlement or just someone who wants to make an honest difference in people’s lives, then come and join the SVS School for English family. We know it’s a bold claim to make, but we’ve had the privilege of hosting dozens of volunteers from across the world in the decade since we started; every one of them has found a measure of happiness, teaching English to hundreds...  [Read more]

Volunteer to Teach English in Greece Date posted:2018-09-20 | Writer: Second Tree | Email: [email protected] Do you want to use your TEFL skills to help refugees and asylum seekers develop their language ability? Second Tree is a Greek non-profit and non-governmental organization based in Ioannina, Epirus, founded in January 2017 by a group of volunteers that had worked together in the Katsikas refugee camp. Since our inception we have worked with and supported refugee communities across the Epirus region, and we continue to grow in our four key areas. Integration – through workshops and activities that develop connections with the local community and economy; fostering an avenue for cohesion and unity. Education – through non formal English Classes for teenagers and adults...  [Read more]

Opportunities For EFL Teachers in Costa Rica Date posted:2016-11-17 | Writer: EVOLC | Email: [email protected] English Volunteers for Change (EVOLC) is a unique non-profit volunteer program which was established by ALIARSE and Costa Rica Multilingüe, a government sponsored initiative that seeks to create a bilingual Costa Rica by 2020. We have regular opportunities for TEFL graduates who want to develop their skills. We are constantly working to provide volunteers with experiences that are fully funded by local sponsors. Our volunteers contribute to the sustainable development of the continuously thriving tourism sector in Costa Rica as well as impoverished rural and urban communities, positively affecting the lives of students, teachers and community members. Our next camps will be...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas How to Teach English Abroad as a Volunteer Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer. Table of Contents 1. Where can you volunteer? 2. Where is the best place to go? 3. Why should you teach English as a volunteer? 4. Here are some variations on the volunteering theme. Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! 1. Where can you volunteer? There are volunteer opportunities available on every continent...  [Read more]

TEFL in Cofradia, Honduras Date posted:2005-09-14 | Writer: BECA | Email: [email protected] Â BECA - (Bilingual Education for Central America) is seeking ONE ADDITIONAL TEACHER (third grade) teacher for the 2005-2006 school year for our program at San Jeronimo Bilingual School in Cofradia, Cortes, Honduras. Contact us BECA aims to: 1. Provide a quality bilingual education for Central American children in light of the social and economic opportunity this education creates for them. 2. Provide a quality "total immersion" experience for teachers from outside of Central America who are interested in better understanding the cultural needs of the English Language Learners in their classrooms. In order to provide stability for our students and for our teachers, we ask all...  [Read more]

Volunteer EFL Teachers Needed in Costa Rica Date posted:2014-04-15 | Writer: Los Santos Learning Centers | Email: [email protected] Los Santos Learning Centers is a network of Learning Centers with the shared goal of providing low-cost, community-run English education in the Los Santos region of Costa Rica. Los Santos is located about 2 hours south of San Jose. Los Santos enjoys a moderate climate year round, warm during the day and cool at night, and the region is known for producing some of the best coffee in the world. We are always looking for TEFL certified teachers to come work with us! If you are looking to live in another country and have experience abroad, this is a great opportunity.  In exchange for working at one of our Learning Centers, you will...  [Read more]

TEFL in Maragwa, Kenya Date posted:2008-05-25 | Writer: Watoto Wa Baraka International | Email: [email protected] We are looking for volunteers to work in a local school teaching English to children of various ages. Volunteers with teaching experience/training will be able to work with minimal supervision however there will be on-hand support at all times. The schools are located in small rural villages where people speak native languages such as Maasai, Chaaga and Swahili however lessons are taught in English. Text books and a teacher’s manual can be available but resources are limited and volunteers should expect to assist in developing teaching plans and be creative with the resources available. REQUIRED SKILLS: Teaching qualification (including TEFL/ TESOL) would be an...  [Read more]

Job Teaching English in Belize Date posted:2018-04-15 | Writer: Projects Abroad | Email: [email protected] Volunteering as a teacher in Belize with Projects Abroad is a great way to gain practical TEFL work experience while giving back. You do not need to have any previous teaching experience to participate. As a volunteer, you will have a positive impact on the lives of the children you teach, whether you are a gap year student, career breaker, or simply looking for a meaningful way to contribute during a vacation. The educational system in Belize is based on the British system, and education is compulsory for children between the ages of 6 and 14. Although primary education is free, there are a large percentage of children who are not receiving an education because of the...  [Read more]

Paid TEFL Certified Volunteers Required in Puebla, Mexico Date posted:2012-02-21 | Writer: HELP! Heslington Language Programs | Email: [email protected] Come and immerse yourself in Mexican culture! Paid ESL Volunteers are recruited based on TEFL Certification and/or teaching experience. In order to help teachers fund their personal costs, HELP! provides teachers with free accommodation in a lovely apartment close to the school as well as a living stipend. Volunteers teach real-life English that students can use in a variety of everyday situations.The maximum number of students per class is 12. HELP!’s has three different programs teaching children (4 – 10 years old); pre-teens/teens (11 – 16 years old); and adults (17 – 100 years old). No Spanish is required to...  [Read more]

Volunteer English Teaching Out of the many employment opportunities that earning a TEFL certificate affords,volunteering as an English teacher is perhaps one of the most rewarding. Deciding to work as a volunteer English teacher is a great way to experience a country's people and culture, while at the same time giving something back in return. Volunteering can lead you to all parts of the world from teaching monks in the mountains of Nepal to refugees settling in your own country. Volunteering is also an excellent way to gain teaching experience forthose starting their career in English language teaching, whether you enrol with one of the larger organisations such as the Peace Corp or give your time to a local community centre in your home town, you will gain valuable classroom...  [Read more]

TEFL Volunteering in Costa Rica Date posted:2012-12-09 | Writer: Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center | Email: [email protected] Friends of Nature Copey Learning Center is looking for Volunteer EFL Teachers to work in Costa Rica starting February 2013. We are a non-profit educational center dedicated to promoting social development through the learning of English as a Foreign Language. We offer programs to community members of all ages in the areas of EFL, environmental education and cultural development in order to foster social sustainability. Our school was founded and is run by community members of Copey de Dota.  LOCATION: Our community school is located in the town of Copey de Dota in the beautiful Zona de los Santos, Costa Rica. We are about an hour and a half...  [Read more]

Volunteer EFL Teachers Needed Near Himalayas, Pakistan Date posted:2012-01-18 | Writer: The Kaghan Memorial Trust | Email: [email protected] The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is a non-profit charitable organisation that is currently establishing the first of a number of schools providing free education for underprivileged children in Pakistan. This is an excellent opportunity for TEFL teachers wishing to bring a real and sustainable difference to a severely deprived community. It will also allow the volunteer to experience a rich and frequently misunderstood part of the world. The Trust provides its volunteers with accommodation, meals, one return air ticket per year for travel between their home country and Islamabad, visa expenses, local health cover, local transport facilities and a...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer Teaching: Why I Decided to Become a Volunteer Teacher For the past several years I have been working for a non-profit company that provides high-quality daycare and preschool education for financially disadvantaged children. The population we serve is diverse, but the majority of families in our particular centers are Latino. Although I am not employed in a classroom teaching position, I have a great deal of contact with the children and with their parents. Part of my responsibility is to conduct an intake interview with the parents to explain the policies of the school, and to do a health history of the child before he enters. These meetings take about forty minutes when the parent speaks English, and an hour or more...  [Read more]

Volunteer TEFL Post in Tanzania Date posted:2012-07-10 | Writer: Red Sweater Project | Email: [email protected] Red Sweater Project has a position for an EFL teacher to manage an English Immersion Program between September and December. We work with local community members in the creation of affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. The organization currently operates in Mungere Secondary School near the town of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania. 40 young and bright children will begin Form I classes at Mungere Secondary School in January 2013, when further teaching opportunities will come available. Our students live in a remote Maasai community, where English is rarely spoken, and primary schooling is taught in Kiswahili. Yet,...  [Read more]

Teach English in Tanzania Date posted:2013-06-13 | Writer: So They Can - Tanzania | Email: [email protected] We are looking for two volunteer TEFL teachers to assist in our educational pilot projects, in collaboration with the Tanzanian government, that qualifies secondary school dropouts from the rural poor for vocational institutes. The project is situated in the rural village of Mamire, twenty minutes from the nearest town of Babati and two and a half hours from Arusha city. We will pay volunteers flights and a volunteer’s wage (negotiable). Free on-site accommodation will be provided. We would expect a full-time commitment of around 30-40 hours weekly, for a minimum duration of three months, and maximum six. These roles have an immediate start for the right candidates. Thank you,...  [Read more]

Attractive Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Peru Date posted:2018-11-22 | Writer: SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru) | Email: [email protected] SKIP (Supporting Kids in Peru) is a non-profit organization helping economically disadvantaged children in the impoverished districts of El Porvenir and Alto Trujillo, on the north coast of Peru. Our team is dedicated to offer quality education and counseling to children and their families, and it is comprised of Peruvian and international volunteers. We have an immediate requirement for an English Teaching and Library Coordinator, responsible for training and supervising the English teaching and library volunteers, observing lessons, providing feedback and motivating the team. This is an ideal opportunity for a TEFL qualified teacher...  [Read more]

Teach EFL in Pakistan Date posted:2014-07-22 | Writer: The Kaghan Memorial Trust | Email: [email protected] The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is looking for teachers to work on a volunteer basis at its school in the Kaghan Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing use their TEFL qualification to bring a real and sustainable difference to a severely deprived community. It will also allow the volunteer to experience a rich and frequently misunderstood part of the world. The Trust provides its volunteers with accommodation, meals, one return air ticket per year for travel between their home country and Islamabad, visa expenses, local health cover, local transport facilities and a monthly stipend of Pak. Rs. 10,000 (approx US $117) to cover incidental expenses....  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Significance of Volunteer Teaching in Our Community Volunteer teaching is a vital community service, offering purpose and fulfillment to retirees, those with physical challenges, empty-nesters, widows, or anyone looking to make a positive impact. These dedicated volunteers bring a wealth of life and professional experiences, time, and a genuine passion for teaching, helping non-profit organizations support underserved communities. By assisting schools in low-income areas, they contribute to improving academic performance, bridging gaps, and inspiring students. This article highlights the value of volunteer teaching, drawing on personal experiences and sharing its many benefits, such as personal...  [Read more]

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Volunteer ESL Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities I took the ITTT online TEFL course not to prepare to teach English as an employee working abroad, but as a volunteer in the United States to teach refugee and immigrant adults. I completed the units a few months ago, but I waited to do this summative task until I could begin teaching classes as a volunteer teacher and reflect on that experience. Table of Contents Teaching ESL as a volunteer provides important opportunities for learning and growth. On the other hand, serving as a volunteer teacher poses several challenges. Volunteer Programs Working With Different Groups Do you want to teach English abroad or online? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Check out what our...  [Read more]