Change Lives with Teaching Abroad Programs

Classrooms are places that transform lives. As a volunteer English teacher, you have the potential to make a significant impactful on those whose lives you touch - this article explores why and how volunteering to teach English may be right for you.

Why Should I Volunteer to Teach English?

Volunteering to teach English is a rewarding and enriching endeavor that provides many benefits. Teaching English allows you to give back to your community or the wider world; moreover, English proficiency opens doors to improved job prospects, academic achievement and intercultural understanding among people of different cultures.

Volunteering provides an ideal platform to gain experience and develop new skills. No matter if you are an experienced teacher or just starting out, volunteering will enable you to improve your teaching methods, hone communication abilities, and gain the ability to collaborate with diverse student populations.

Volunteering to teach English abroad can open your world up to new places and cultures - expanding your worldview while honing language skills and providing life experiences beyond what would typically be found on tourist trails.

Volunteer experience can make your teaching resume stand out in a competitive job market. Volunteer experience makes you more attractive as an applicant or worker in the education field, or simply adds extra weight to an already impressive resume.

How Can I Become a Volunteer English Teacher?

Volunteer English teachers face different processes depending on the opportunity available to them. Formal programs often have application processes which involve submitting your resume, providing references and attending an interview process before being granted entry into one or more formal programs; some require a commitment period ranging from several months up to a year commitments.

On the other hand, more informal opportunities may only require an initial contact and willingness to work. Either way, you should possess an excellent grasp of English as well as being prepared to teach it to others.

How Can I Find Volunteer Teaching Opportunities?

There are various methods for finding volunteer English teaching opportunities. Job boards typically post these openings; while websites such as Go Overseas or Volunteering Solutions aggregate volunteer positions from around the globe to make it easier to locate one that best matches your interests and availability.

Reaching out to local organizations such as churches or community centers may present an opportunity to teach English within your local community. Reaching out may open doors of possibility.

Social media can also be an invaluable asset in your search for volunteer teachers. Joining relevant Facebook groups or setting job alerts on LinkedIn could lead you to organizations looking for teachers.

Consider applying to major organizations such as Peace Corps, Rotary or United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). They offer volunteer programs with established volunteer frameworks that can give you a structured and supported volunteer experience.

Where Are The Best Places for Volunteer Teaching Abroad?

No definitive answer exists here as the "best" location will depend on your personal goals and preferences. Volunteer positions tend to be available in developing nations where demand for English teaching is high, such as Cambodia, Georgia or Tanzania which have all been popular with volunteers due to their rich cultures and welcoming communities.

Can I Volunteer to Teach English Online?

Yes! Online volunteering has become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. Websites like Paper Airplanes and English Online connect volunteer English teachers with learners all around the globe; making this an excellent solution if you want to volunteer but are unable to travel. Furthermore, this also provides you with the ability to help those from various parts of the globe from your own home!

Volunteer English teaching can be an immensely satisfying and enriching experience, both for yourself and for your students. From classroom teaching abroad or virtual online classes in your living room, helping others acquire valuable English language skills will enrich both lives. So take the plunge and enter this exciting world of volunteer English teaching - who knows where it could lead you?