Teach English to Children Overseas

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro
• Southern Brazil: 
Florianopolis

  Brunei

• Other Cities in Brunei: 
Bandar Seri Begawan

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing
• Shanghai: 
Shanghai
• All Other Areas in China: 
Yangzhou

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

  Guatemala

• Other Cities in Guatemala: 
Antigua

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi
• Mombasa: 
Mombasa

  Malaysia

• Other Cities in Malaysia: 
Rural

  New Zealand

• Auckland: 
Auckland

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg
• All Other Areas: 
Novosibirsk

  South Africa

• Other Cities in South Africa: 
ZuluLand,  Rural Areas

  Sri Lanka

• Other Cities in Sri Lanka: 
Rural Areas

  Zambia

• Other Cities in Zambia: 
Livingstone

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the Year

Description: We have placements all over the world where you can teach a variety of subjects to children and adults, usually in the poorer section of society. You'll gain valuable skills and experience in how to interact with children and yet retain authority, a boost to your confidence, and the satisfaction of knowing that you're making a huge difference to the children.         

Volunteers are desperately needed on many of our projects because the schools generally have a lack of teachers, high illiteracy rates and poor funding. We work with schools, orphanages, social care centres, adult learning centres and more, and always with the objective of helping the local community. The children benefit enormously from your efforts, both academically and because they become more confident. Teaching the children is hugely satisfying, a high feel-good factor! Your teaching will help the children in so many ways, and they want to learn because they know that the end result will be greater opportunities in life for them, whether career-wise or, for the luckier ones, possibly getting into a better university.

You will teach in classes and sometimes informally outside the classroom. Teaching usually takes place in State schools but we do have some private schools as well. We also sometimes work in orphanages and creches, or in teaching centres.Class sizes can vary, depending on school and country. Your teaching hours can range from 5 to 20 hours per week, usually over 5 days but occasionally over 6, depending on the school. You will be expected to prepare lesson outlines, but the Principal and teachers will help you with this.
        
Travellers also makes donations to most of our poorer schools (and also some that we don't work directly with). Sometimes we sponsor the children's education by paying their school fees, or we provide money directly to the school. We also buy necessities, such as food, books, uniforms, computers and other teaching aids for the kids.

Highlights: Travellers Worldwide organises voluntary work placements abroad, particularly in Africa, Asia and South America, Russia and Ukraine. There are many diverse projects from teaching in poor communities (orphanages, schools, care homes) to conservation work with endangered animals and sites (rehabilitation work and research with dolphins, orang-utans, lion cubs, elephants, coral sites and many more). For our volunteer teaching program, this is offered in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Brueni/Borneo, China, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Zambia.

Qualifications: Only a spirit of adventure and a sense of humour! No other qualifications needed, and you don't need to be able to speak the local language either. If you have no experience and you're nervous at the idea of teaching, don't worry, you're not alone. You can enrol in an optional 1-day intensive open teacher training course which will provide you with advice and mechanisms to give you more confidence.

Cost in US$: Varies. Please contact us for more info.

You'll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you'll see them frequently.

Pre-departure you'll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Typical volunteers has a spirit of adventure and a sense of humour!

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Travellers Worldwide's Mission Statement: Travellers Worldwide organises all types of worthwhile and beneficial voluntary placements in local communities. We also provide Work Experience & Internship opportunities, as well as different types of Courses and study abroad options. We have many diverse projects, from teaching underprivileged or refugee children in schools, orphanages and care homes, to conservation and rehabilitation of endangered animals, such as orangutans, lion cubs, dolphins, elephants. Our aim is to make a difference to the communities we work in and to facilitate personal and professional growth in our volunteers. We employ local people in our destination countries and local providers of goods and services, thus ensuring we have a positive impact on the community. Our ethos encompasses mutual respect, cultural exchange, responsible travel and a beneficial outcome for all. Travellers also arranges work experience placements in Journalism, Law, Veterinary, Medicine, Tourism, Architecture, and many more. There are also opportunities to learn languages and other skills such as Capoeira in Brazil, Tango in Argentina or Flying in South Africa. These projects are unique - and tailored to suit you! Our placements are flexible (2 weeks to 1 year) and on most you can choose your own start and finish dates. No qualifications are required, just an enthusiasm to experience a new culture! Full support is provided within the country, with friendly and conscientious staff, ensuring a safe and exciting way to experience a brand new culture! Placements are also very sociable: you'll make friends with the other international volunteers and often volunteers travel together after their placement and during their free weekends. We help you to Make a Difference and have an exciting adventure travel experience!

Year Founded: 1995