Teaching Volunteer Abroad Programs

In general, the main regions for teaching placements abroad are in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, however, you are likely to find a placement anywhere in the world.

Ecuador is a smart choice for those interested in working on their Spanish language skills, since the Spanish spoken in Ecuador is well-pronounced and easy to understand. Ecuador has an open and welcoming culture, which helps teachers feel involved in the community and get to know the teachers and students easily. Most opportunities for volunteer teaching in Ecuador are centered on teaching English.

The Philippines is an ideal place for volunteer teaching abroad. Many people in the Philippines speak English, so lessons in the arts, healthcare, and technology are still successful even if you do not speak the local language. There are still some opportunities to teach English in rural areas of the country, where schools primarily utilize local dialects.

South Africa offers a wide variety of teaching placements and the choice to volunteer in South Africa as a teacher is a wise one. You can work with children or adults, either at a school or in a community. Volunteers in South Africa may also work at neighborhood centers or in rural villages doing special lessons or workshops.

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December 04, 2025by: Carmen Olmos - SpainProgram: Discover Volunteering in Tanzania with IVHQ

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Volunteering in Zanzibar was a truly transformative experience. Beyond contributing to educational and community projects, I had the chance to connect closely with the local culture, learn from the warmth of its people, and experience a simple and authentic way of life. Working with children and families allowed me to feel that, even in a small way, I could make a meaningful impact. Zanzibar offered not only breathtaking landscapes, but also deep human connections and a renewed perspective on solidarity and the power of small actions.

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December 02, 2025by: Virginie Azzabi - FranceProgram: Volunteer Teaching Assistant at a Nursery School

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L’endroit est d’une propreté irréprochable l’équipe enseignante est compétente et bienveillante les enfants reçoivent chaque jour une collation le matin et un repas le midi ici en plus d’apprendre les bases on inculte le respect le vivre ensemble l’écologie l’hygiène tout est mis en œuvre pour le bien être des enfants j’ai adoré cette première expérience qui ne sera pas la dernière c’est sur

Good experience

December 04, 2025by: Carmen Olmos - SpainProgram: Discover Volunteering in Tanzania with IVHQ

10

Volunteering in Zanzibar was a truly transformative experience. Beyond contributing to educational and community projects, I had the chance to connect closely with the local culture, learn from the warmth of its people, and experience a simple and authentic way of life. Working with children and families allowed me to feel that, even in a small way, I could make a meaningful impact. Zanzibar offered not only breathtaking landscapes, but also deep human connections and a renewed perspective on solidarity and the power of small actions.

Ensemble on est plus fort VENEZ essayer c’est les adopter

December 02, 2025by: Virginie Azzabi - FranceProgram: Volunteer Teaching Assistant at a Nursery School

10

L’endroit est d’une propreté irréprochable l’équipe enseignante est compétente et bienveillante les enfants reçoivent chaque jour une collation le matin et un repas le midi ici en plus d’apprendre les bases on inculte le respect le vivre ensemble l’écologie l’hygiène tout est mis en œuvre pour le bien être des enfants j’ai adoré cette première expérience qui ne sera pas la dernière c’est sur