Volunteer to Teach English Abroad
If you are interested in teaching English abroad we have fully supported volunteer placements. Our range of programmes offer individual or small group placements, which take you to work in communities deprived of teachers and resources. GVI staff will provide you with the necessary training and orientation, and will be there to support you during your stay.
Opportunities exist in 15 countries from two weeks to over a year. You can choose from ground breaking teaching english projects in Africa, South America, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Search below and find a program that is right for you!
- Volunteer with Children
- Climate Change
- Marine Conservation
- Teaching English
- Building
- Community Volunteering
- Wildlife and Conservation
Teaching English Abroad Projects
Volunteer with Buddhist Novice Monks and Local Communities in Laos
Enhance the education of novice Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang as well as other members of the local community while learning about the local culture
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Teach English to Communities in Krabi, Thailand
Volunteer to Teach English, explore coastal Thailand and experience cultural immersion
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Volunteer Teaching in Kenya
A short term volunteering opportunity in Africa on critical community development projects
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Volunteer on Childcare projects in Costa Rica
Learn Spanish, work on childcare projects and explore Central America
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Long Term Volunteer Teaching Positions in Township Schools in South Africa
Teach children literacy, numeracy and basic English in a township primary school in Cape Town
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Volunteer to Teach at a Township School in Cape Town, South Africa
Teach children literacy and numeracy in one-to-one sessions while exploring the best South Africa has to offer
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Volunteer with Children in Thailand
Work alongside Thai teachers assisting with English language lessons in local schools
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Volunteer to Teach English in Guatemala
Volunteer with Indigenous children in communities outside Antigua on important education projects
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Volunteer to Teach English in China
Assist with English classes at Kindergardens, Primary and Secondary Schools in Mian Yang, China
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Teaching and Community Work in Nepal
Volunteer to Teach in schools and assist on community education projects in Nepal
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Volunteer Explorer in Asia
Experience the diverse cultures of Thailand, India and Nepal, whilst assisting critical volunteer projects
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Southern Africa Explorer
Explore and experience the best of Southern Africa. Volunteer on a wildlife research expedition in South Africa, assist on a desert elephant project in Namibia and volunteer in an orphanage near Cape Town
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Volunteer Work with Tribal Communities in India
Teach tribal children, explore Rajasthan and enjoy Indian culture
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Volunteer Teaching English and Child Care in Swaziland
Assist on childcare projects at orphanages or under-resourced schools in Africa
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Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Volunteers have the opportunity to join a variety of community development and teaching projects around Sri Lanka.
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