{"id":15524,"date":"2021-10-14T14:43:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T20:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2025-01-27T06:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T13:08:45","slug":"volunteer-teach-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Volunteer to Teach English and How to Find Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably seen the bumper sticker that says, \u201cIf you can read this, thank a teacher.\u201d When you want to give back to society, teaching is one of the best ways to do so. This is certainly true when it comes to teaching English since you&#8217;re often providing skills that help people succeed academically or professionally. Yet, you don&#8217;t have to have a standard TEFL job to make a difference. Read on to learn about the reasons people volunteer to teach English and how you can get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-as-a-volunteer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro-credential Certification Course in Teaching English as a Volunteer<\/a> to learn the skills you need to effectively work in a cross-cultural setting and have a positive impact on the community you serve.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#What_are_the_reasons_to_volunteer_to_teach_English\" >What are the reasons to volunteer to teach English?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Reason_1_You_want_to_give_back\" >Reason #1: You want to give back.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Reason_2_You_want_to_gain_experience_and_skills\" >Reason #2: You want to gain experience and skills.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Reason_3_You_want_to_travel_and_experience_other_cultures\" >Reason #3: You want to travel and experience other cultures.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Reason_4_You_want_to_boost_your_teaching_resume\" >Reason #4: You want to boost your teaching resume.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#How_do_I_become_a_volunteer_teacher\" >How do I become a volunteer teacher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#How_do_I_find_volunteer_teaching_opportunities\" >How do I find volunteer teaching opportunities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Where_are_the_best_places_for_volunteer_teaching_abroad\" >Where are the best places for volunteer teaching abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/#Can_I_volunteer_to_teach_English_online\" >Can I volunteer to teach English online?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_reasons_to_volunteer_to_teach_English\"><\/span>What are the reasons to volunteer to teach English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons to volunteer to teach English are as varied as the people who choose to do it. Let\u2019s take a closer look at the most common motivations that drive volunteers into this area of English teaching. You can even use these six reasons as a checklist to get a sense of whether volunteering to teach English is right for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL certificate<\/a>. You can explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online TEFL courses<\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_1_You_want_to_give_back\"><\/span>Reason #1: You want to give back.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this and considering teaching English as a volunteer, you likely have the drive to better the world (and yourself at the same time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is one of the ways that you can give to your community, your own country, or the world. Helping people learn English or improve their level of proficiency can result in tangible benefits for students like excelling in school, getting into college, having better job options, or advancing their careers. Even if you don&#8217;t volunteer-teach long-term, your contribution can still make an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding to be a volunteer teacher is a big decision, and you\u2019ll want to prepare well beforehand. Look into your own characteristics and strengths and see what you can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/tefl-grad-volunteering-in-cambodia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carol, a Bridge grad from Colorado<\/a> with a background in elementary and special education, volunteered as a teacher trainer in Cambodia. \u201cMy husband and I are retired and do this at our expense,&#8221; she says. &#8220;We do not get \u2018paid,&#8217; although the rewards are priceless.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"English Teacher in Cambodia\" class=\"wp-image-2458\" style=\"width:600px;height:338px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Carol-Duster-Cambodia-1-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teacher Carol in Cambodia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_2_You_want_to_gain_experience_and_skills\"><\/span>Reason #2: You want to gain experience and skills.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also plenty of non-altruistic reasons to volunteer to teach. You might need to try out the things that you\u2019ve learned in a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL\/TESOL certification course<\/a> before committing to a career change. <meta charset=\"utf-8\">Volunteering to work with local international students or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English online<\/a> can provide insights into how teaching abroad may go for you. You might even make connections with someone who could help guide you to teach in their country of origin! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also want to hone your <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-classroom-management-routines-for-young-learners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">classroom management skills<\/a>, which is one of those things that simply cannot be done in an \u201carmchair\u201d way. Teaching requires problem-solving, quick thinking, grace under pressure, meticulous organization, and many other skills that translate well into almost any field. Volunteering is a great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-get-tefl-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get some practical experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/jobs-can-you-get-with-a-tefl-tesol-certificate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Check out all of the types of TEFL\/TESOL jobs you can get with certification.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_3_You_want_to_travel_and_experience_other_cultures\"><\/span>Reason #3: You want to travel and experience other cultures.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Itching to travel? Volunteering to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English abroad<\/a> can be your ticket to an adventure that is unique and meaningful. With volunteer English teaching, you may find yourself working in Chilean Patagonia or the mountains of Central Eurasia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you teach, you will be in constant contact with the history, culture, and language of your students. You may also be able to live in a homestay with a family from the region that you are in when volunteering. This provides a deep understanding of the local culture and language. <meta charset=\"utf-8\">Often, teachers end up becoming the ones taught!<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 384 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23fcb900&quot; d=&quot;M256 384c9.6-31.9 29.5-59.1 49.2-86.2l0 0c5.2-7.1 10.4-14.2 15.4-21.4c19.8-28.5 31.4-63 31.4-100.3C352 78.8 273.2 0 176 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 37.3 11.6 71.9 31.4 100.3c5 7.2 10.2 14.3 15.4 21.4l0 0C66.5 324.9 86.4 352.1 96 384H256zM176 512c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V416H96v16c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80zM96 176c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-61.9 50.1-112 112-112c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-afb20931-c5d4-40bc-ac62-14358fafc974\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-37ddd8e1-9c53-4742-90c2-2ac3160b7c8b\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> If you need to travel on a budget, volunteering to teach in an informal setting can help you to stretch your money and experience places that you&#8217;d otherwise visit briefly in a more meaningful way. Doing volunteer work in exchange for room and board is one way that many people pay their way through a long European, Asian, or South American journey.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_4_You_want_to_boost_your_teaching_resume\"><\/span>Reason #4: You want to boost your teaching resume.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re pursuing a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/careers-in-efl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career in EFL<\/a>, it&#8217;s important to understand that the market has gotten competitive. In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earning a quality TEFL\/TESOL certificate<\/a>, taking a volunteer English classroom position can help you stand out from other teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s important to consider that some teaching positions online or abroad require previous classroom experience. Volunteering locally or internationally can provide a boost to your resume and help you qualify for more top ELT jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/professional-development-for-esl-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get more ideas for improving your TEFL\/TESOL resume and, therefore, your job prospects.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lindsay_5.png\" alt=\"Bridge grad Lindsay volunteering in Tanzania\" class=\"wp-image-2515\" style=\"width:596px;height:445px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lindsay_5.png 664w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lindsay_5-480x359.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 664px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Volunteer English teacher Lindsay with students in Tanzania<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_become_a_volunteer_teacher\"><\/span>How do I become a volunteer teacher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer depends on where and how specifically you want to volunteer. Luckily, when you&#8217;re offering your teaching services free of charge, many doors will open for you, giving you the flexibility to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/finding-your-niche-freelance-online-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choose your niche<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you may decide to volunteer in a country abroad through a program that has formal requirements like an application, personal recommendations, and an interview. In some of these programs, you may pay a program fee to ease the burden on the local community and cover administration fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two examples of volunteering placement processes, but these do not necessarily represent how all volunteer positions work:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 448 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%230693e3&quot; d=&quot;M240 80c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V224H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32H176V432c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V288H384c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H240V80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-65a651c7-badf-4c57-8d77-c99507818979\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f99df7e3-3593-4309-b1b5-9feb216e347d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>English Opens Doors UNDP MINEDUC Program<\/strong>: There are full-time volunteer positions in Chilean public schools through the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Programme. Pay a fee, fill out a formal application, interview, sign a contract. Arrive in Chile and receive training before placement and more training later in public schools.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-004d34db-bc13-433e-a630-6cdbb9be5850\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Workaway Au Paire\/Pod Leader:<\/strong> Contact a family who needs help teaching their children English. Go through an informal interview process through the website, and send references to hosts. Arrive in the country, go to the host&#8217;s house, and work up to five hours a day, five days a week with their children and the children in the neighborhood using basic English songs, games, and reading activities. This work is done in exchange for room and board.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>However, you don&#8217;t always have to go through a formal program to volunteer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_find_volunteer_teaching_opportunities\"><\/span>How do I find volunteer teaching opportunities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways you can look for volunteer English teaching positions if you&#8217;re ready to take the plunge!<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23fcb900&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); 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--ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b18b15a1-9e64-468e-87db-48ab623911c2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Contact local churches to see if you can volunteer to teach English to immigrants who may need assistance.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-676264dd-2756-4090-a1dc-23c0e11ec507\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Use popular sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooverseas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Overseas<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteeringsolutions.com\/teaching-volunteer-projects-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteering Solutions<\/a> to find opportunities. Always check references for potential hosts, and try to email a current volunteer to learn about their experience.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4f7ee424-72b2-427e-bc0f-bc6ace78dba2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Use social media by joining Facebook groups for volunteer teachers and changing your settings on LinkedIn to help you get job alerts for English volunteer positions in specific places.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e4d4cccf-4f0a-40e3-9cb7-2df9bc996a06\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Apply to major organizations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacecorps.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peace Corps<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotary<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.undp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccda.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catholic Charities<\/a>. Local organizations may have positions for English teaching volunteers as well. The process for programs like these will be more formal.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-a95bb0d8-49fe-4abb-9f90-fd920605d294\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Look for English centers in your area for incoming foreign students or clubs on university campuses for people who want to improve their English. Sometimes, you need to be affiliated with the school to volunteer, but it\u2019s not always necessary.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-dc636e4a-2edc-4892-9eee-1fb7ee71b7ff\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Contact your local college&#8217;s Study Abroad and International Education Department. They may be able to set up a volunteering partnership with students who need assistance.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jacob.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher Jacob volunteering in Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-3311\" style=\"width:398px;height:528px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jacob.jpg 451w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jacob-229x304.jpg 229w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Jacob-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teacher Jacob volunteering in with the Peace Corps in Georgia<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_best_places_for_volunteer_teaching_abroad\"><\/span>Where are the best places for volunteer teaching abroad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Places with English volunteer positions exist all over the world. It is true, however, that they can sometimes be most concentrated in so-called \u201cdeveloping\u201d countries, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you will be in a small town or a place without modern amenities. Globalization means that modern life has spread everywhere, and even in places like Vietnam or Cambodia that have difficult recent histories, life can be quite comfortable for a volunteer teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/bridge-grad-peace-corps-volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jacob Huggins, a Bridge grad<\/a>, was a Peace Corps volunteer in the country of Georgia. He said, \u201cI work at a local school with about 200 students and work as an English Language Co-Teacher alongside two Georgian nationals. I teach all grade levels in multi-level classes&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other people find that volunteering to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/10-best-places-teach-english-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English abroad<\/a> brings them to unexpected places in the world. After volunteering to teach during a study abroad program in Cambodia, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/esl-volunteer-tanzania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge grad Lindsay Mattone<\/a> went to Tanzania to teach. She was inspired by a Tanzanian woman she met in Cambodia who moved there for better opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said, \u201cI fell in love with volunteering and teaching English specifically during my university trip to Cambodia. A year after I returned home, I decided to apply for a volunteer teaching and childcare project through an organization called United Planet. United Planet builds affiliations with certain youth development programs around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 384 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23fcb900&quot; d=&quot;M256 384c9.6-31.9 29.5-59.1 49.2-86.2l0 0c5.2-7.1 10.4-14.2 15.4-21.4c19.8-28.5 31.4-63 31.4-100.3C352 78.8 273.2 0 176 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 37.3 11.6 71.9 31.4 100.3c5 7.2 10.2 14.3 15.4 21.4l0 0C66.5 324.9 86.4 352.1 96 384H256zM176 512c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V416H96v16c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80zM96 176c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-61.9 50.1-112 112-112c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-fb95f0e7-4f35-49d5-a930-d1eab402ec98\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7efd486d-0c5b-4881-9092-0981549dfc87\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> If you do find yourself <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-with-limited-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teaching English with limited resources<\/a>, use the opportunity to get creative with your lesson planning. Get ideas in <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-with-low-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Micro-credential course<\/a>.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_volunteer_to_teach_English_online\"><\/span>Can I volunteer to teach English online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you certainly can! In fact, during the pandemic, volunteer teaching online may be a good option for many teachers and people who eventually want to move abroad to teach English. There are several online sites that connect English teaching volunteers and people who want to learn. Examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paper-airplanes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper Airplanes<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/myenglishonline.ca\/volunteers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/cheryl-evans-from-jamaica-teaching-business-english-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cheryl Evans, a teacher from Jamaica<\/a> who began her TEFL\/TESOL career volunteering to teach English to refugees online, said, \u201cRight after getting my TEFL certificate, I decided to volunteer, and I joined Paper Airplanes in August of 2020. That experience was like no other. Paper Airplanes is a nonprofit that facilitates volunteering and teaching English to adults \u2014 young adults and older adults up to the age of maybe 35. More than 75% of them are Syrian refugees.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in volunteer teaching online, you may also be able to conduct virtual lessons with a local organization. For example, in Colorado, <a href=\"https:\/\/intercambio.org\/vision-mission\/partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intercambio<\/a> is one such organization that connects people who want to teach English with immigrants who need lessons. They offer both in-person and virtual lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 1em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 384 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23fcb900&quot; d=&quot;M256 384c9.6-31.9 29.5-59.1 49.2-86.2l0 0c5.2-7.1 10.4-14.2 15.4-21.4c19.8-28.5 31.4-63 31.4-100.3C352 78.8 273.2 0 176 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 37.3 11.6 71.9 31.4 100.3c5 7.2 10.2 14.3 15.4 21.4l0 0C66.5 324.9 86.4 352.1 96 384H256zM176 512c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V416H96v16c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80zM96 176c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16c0-61.9 50.1-112 112-112c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16c-44.2 0-80 35.8-80 80z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-d036be9e-82fe-4db9-9e7d-0a82467fbb77\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23000000&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-103f4f30-feef-413c-be8a-20cb88887e4f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#000000\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Use a site like <a href=\"https:\/\/greatnonprofits.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GreatNonprofits<\/a> to search for volunteer organizations in your area and find local ESL opportunities.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Wherever and however you choose to volunteer to teach English, you&#8217;re sure to have a rewarding adventure. 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