Are you keen to give back and help educational efforts around the world? Apply to become a volunteer teacher in developing countries. There are so many rewarding placements available where you can play a role in helping children develop their learning in developing locations like Africa, Asia and Central America.
Featured Opportunities
Best Educational & Teaching Volunteer Projects
Teach Monks in Thailand
• 2-12 weeks
• Price from £945
Volunteer with Children in Fiji
• 1-12 weeks
• Price from £1,500
Community Work in Cape Town
• 2-12 weeks
• Price from £1,545
Reasons to Apply
As a gap year teaching volunteer you help teach a variety of subjects including English, Maths, Science and others, depending on their skills and the school’s needs.
Volunteers working with pre-school children will also do some care work and help with any extra-curricular activities. Schools in the developing world are often under-resourced, but you will find that the students are eager and willing to learn and the more effort you put in the more you will be rewarded. Resourcefulness, initiative and ingenuity are key attributes needed.
There is plenty of opportunity for proactive placement volunteers to get involved in more than the role of a teaching volunteer too. Often participants set up extra-curricular clubs such as sports coaching, drama or music clubs. These clubs are often very well attended by the local school children and become a great part of the week for the community and also the volunteer to enjoy.
FAQ
Requirements
If you have zero experience in education and teaching we recommend you take a TEFL course. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a successful teacher overseas. Once qualified this certification can help you to get hired for volunteer programs or for paid jobs. You will also usually need to have a criminal background check before departing.
Popular Destinations
You can find roles all around the world! Where you go really comes down to where interests you, your experience level and also which organisations are currently recruiting. Popular places to apply include South Africa, Thailand, Peru, Mexico and Brazil. For more options browse more gap year volunteer opportunities worldwide.
