Teaching Volunteer Abroad

Teach your favorite song to children in Ghana. Teach environmental education in a rural Chinese classroom. Teach addition and subtraction to students in South America. When you teach abroad with United Planet, you immerse yourself in a unique culture, gain real global perspectives… and learn a lot about yourself in the process.

Education is the key to unlocking the vast potential of the human race. It is instrumental in providing a better life for people all over the world and is a vital bridge to enhancing cross-cultural understanding. United Planet’s teach abroad Quests provide person-to-person teacher and student exchanges, allowing you to make connections, have conversations, solidify your career interests, and form friendships you’ll never forget, all at the same time. Join us for a Teaching Volunteer Abroad Quest from one week to three months and join together with a local community to provide educational opportunities for all.

Volunteer in a white shirt teaching in front of a chalkboard

Why volunteer abroad with United Planet?

United Planet Quests are designed to be immersive, authentic, comprehensive and provide you everything you’ll need to succeed. The program elements allow you to engage fully with a new culture, forge strong relationships, and challenge yourself. Most importantly, we partner with the community to ensure your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.

We are a mission-focused, non-profit organization
We are all about service, making a difference, building a global community.
Our programs emphasize authenticity
Get outside your bubble, jump into a real experience, become a global citizen.
We provide everything you need to succeed
Classes, in-country travel, home stays, meals, work –we are your cultural bridge.

Your safety is our most important concern
From one-on-one assistance before you travel to experienced staff in country, everything is done to ensure your safety and wellbeing.
(your journey here)
Your Quest is personalized to provide the opportunity for genuine, meaningful personal growth.
What we do is meaningful
Your experience will be important, relevant and helpful to the community you serve.

Current Teaching Volunteer Abroad Opportunities

Male volunteer stands in front of white board and teaches classroom of children

Chile

Volunteers work as English teaching assistants at government-subsidized schools in the vibrant city of Santiago. English teaching assistants will work closely with Chilean English teachers, developing lesson plans, providing small group tutoring, and correcting tests. They may also read aloud and sing songs in class with the younger students and talk about their own experiences. Learn more about volunteering in Chile.

Two female volunteers teach crafts at a table

Costa Rica

Volunteers learn firsthand about the educational system in Costa Rica through classroom placements in primary schools in San José. Volunteer work consists of supporting teachers in classes and playing with and doing activities with the children. Many volunteers also help in the administrative office. Spanish may be required. Learn more about volunteering in Costa Rica.

Female teacher reading book to group of children

Ecuador

Volunteers work with disadvantaged children and their families, providing education and social support at a school in Quito. The students need help practicing their pronunciation and developing their listening and conversational skills. Volunteers assist teachers, help children with their work, help with the day-to-day tasks of the school, and organize group activities. Learn more about volunteering in Ecuador.

Male volunteer leans over and helps a child with homework

Ghana

Volunteers work at primary and secondary schools in one of three villages in Ghana. The schools lack teachers, and class sizes are very large. Volunteers may teach English, science, mathematics, geography, or even vocational skills. Learn more about volunteering in Ghana.

Female volunteer stands in front of blackboard and teaches a class in Nepal

Nepal

Volunteers teach at local schools in Kathmandu or Pokhara, Nepal. Volunteers may teach their own class or assist a local teacher in a range of subjects such as English, math and science, public speaking, money management, and more. No previous teaching experience is necessary and there is no language requirement. Learn more about volunteering in Nepal.

Female volunteer reads to young Peruvian child

Peru

Volunteers work with students in primary or secondary schools assisting teachers in a variety of subjects, including English, the arts, computer skills, and music. For volunteers with advanced Spanish, it may be possible to teach independently to smaller groups of kids. This is a great opportunity for teachers and non-teachers alike. Learn more about volunteering in Peru.

Female volunteer teaches young south african boy how to hold a hockey stick

South Africa

Volunteers in South Africa help teach underprivileged or at-risk youth in the Port Elizabeth area. Individuals can either coach a sport of their choosing or help teach at a school or childcare center. Learn more about volunteering in South Africa.

[us_testimonial author=”Jerry S.” company=”teaching volunteer in China”]I’ve said this many times and I’ll say it again: teaching is an amazing experience because you learn so much about yourself while doing it. You begin to think of the subject matter in different ways in order to reach students. In fact, I think participating in [this] Quest has secured my decision of becoming a teacher.[/us_testimonial]

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