Teach English in the Philippines

Children in the Philippines begin learning English in grade one, so it is not surprising that most of the population can speak and understand English. The benefits of learning English from a native speaker are inspiring for young children. Volunteer for the Visayans places volunteers in rural elementary schools an hour outside Tacloban City to assist local teachers with their English classes and other subjects. These volunteers can experience living in rural villages and will observe the true meaning of "community." An alternative to teaching in the rural setting is to teach non-formal education classes in Tacloban. These classes work with out-of-school youth and unemployed adults interested in learning the basic subjects taught in public schools and skills training. Volunteers can be role models for these struggling teenagers and adults. The non-formal education sector lacks teachers who can conduct regular classes. Volunteers can organize and schedule classes daily and have a profound effect on these students' lives. Teaching English experience or TEFL certification is preferred but not mandatory.