Volunteer Teachers in Developing Countries

Description: The mission of World Teach is to give individuals the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to international education in developing nations. Summer teaching opportunities, long-term and semester-long opportunities are available. Summer positions are available in Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Namibia, Poland and South Africa teaching English, studying the language and engaging in cross-cultural activities. Long-term positions (10-11 months) are available teaching English and other subjects in American Samoa, Chile, Namibia, Guyana, China, Kenya, Rwanda, Thailand, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Columbia.

Qualifications: For the Summer programs, volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and fluent in English. For the year-long programs, volunteers must have a bachelor's degree and be a native English speaker.

Cost in US$: Depends on the program

By requesting that volunteers help fund their service overseas, WorldTeach is able to provide volunteer educators to countries that would not otherwise be able to afford qualified teachers. All WorldTeach volunteers are provided with a fundraising guide and access to alumni with fundraising experience to help them raise money to meet these costs. The majority of our volunteers end up fundraising at least some portion of their program cost.

Salary / Pay: Room and board for all volunteers; year-long volunteers also receive a living stipend from the institution where they are teaching.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Volunteers must be 18 for summer programs, and have a BA degree for year-long programs

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WorldTeach's Mission Statement: WorldTeach is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University that provides opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful contribution to international education by living and working as volunteer teachers in developing countries. WorldTeach offers summer and year-long programs in American Samoa, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand.

Year Founded: 1986