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Global Volunteers provides a unique volunteer opportunity to teach conversational English to eager Students and Adults in communities around the world. Join our unique service projects and impact their lives by teaching the language of commerce & opportunity worldwide.

Conversational English, Why I Give Poland

Why I Give: Alumna Bridges Pandemic to Serve Students from Afar

Barbara ‘Bobbi’ Dunham’s special regard for English-language students was cultivated with Global Volunteers in 2012 in India. She’s served regularly since then, forming special relationships with students in the classrooms of Kotun, Poland over the past four years. Prevented by the pandemic from returning in 2020, she did what she regards as the next-best thing […]

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January 24, 2021/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English

Youth and Adults Learn English Language Skills from Generous Volunteers

child is happy being praised by volunteer in Greece

It’s easy to underestimate the importance of English to the 95 percent of the world population who aren’t native speakers. But the volunteers who teach English to children and young adults in classrooms, small groups and language camps directly experience the difference in the lives of those seeking avenues for a better life. Read on […]

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December 29, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Conversational English Greece, Poland

Teaching Conversational English for Education, Employment and Unity

teaching English in Italy

English is considered the international language of commerce, industry, technology and opportunity. Global Volunteers’ international Country Managers explain the importance of teaching conversational English, in two divergent parts of the world, for communication, social unity, and career opportunities. In some countries, including English-speaking countries like the U.S., a second language isn’t considered essential. Native English […]

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December 8, 2020/by Global Volunteers
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Conversational English Italy

Volunteers Contribute to Students’ English Learning in Italy

teaching English in Italy

English is the international language of opportunity. For 26 years, Global Volunteers have helped Italian students strengthen their conversational English skills. Volunteer Team Leader Phyllis Thompson, who has served on 42 programs since 2003, reflects on her first service program in Italy and cites students’ gratitude for volunteers’ significant contributions to their English language learning. […]

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May 3, 2020/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English Poland

Students and Teachers Await “Living Lessons” From Global Volunteers

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When schools were closed on March 11 in Poland, primary school teacher Katarzyna Niedziolka immediately thought of how much her students would miss their classrooms in Grala-Dabrowizna. And then, she said, she realized the suspension of classes until April 15 would also impact the program with Global Volunteers. She sent this message to Poland Country […]

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March 31, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Vietnam

Charm, Dreams and Practice are Tools in Hanoi Grade School Classroom

Seven–time Global Volunteer and Colorado retiree Rene Moquin employed his legendary optimism and enthusiasm to captivate students at Nguyen Binh Khiem School (NBK) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Through skits, music and personal charm, he urges them to “dream of new possibilities.” In these journal entries, Rene reflects on his singular experience and offers personal insight to […]

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December 3, 2019/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Development Impact Nepal

Women’s School Opens Up Possibilities for Marginalized Adult Students in Nepal

Volunteers help educate and empower women at Astha school

Although the caste system is officially banned in Nepal, its legacy and lingering prejudices have greatly damaged women of lower status over decades. The cumulative effects are daunting. Facing institutionalized inequalities that are nearly possible to overcome, women of oppressed ethnic groups often have lived outside village boundaries, and are prevented from walking through the […]

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November 29, 2019/by Michele Gran
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Conversational English, Projects for Professionals, Volunteer Voices Vietnam

International Service is a Gateway to the World, says Google Manager

Volunteer converses with visually impaired student in Vietnam

Elizabeth Wang, Senior Marketing Product Manager at Google, sought both a different way to travel and a meaningful way to give back to the global community. After reviewing several organizations online, Elizabeth selected Global Volunteers’ Vietnam service program. She served in Hanoi at Blind-Link, a non-profit organization which trains visually impaired adults in massage therapy […]

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November 1, 2019/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English Greece

Retired Teacher Describes Greek Classroom Service Experience

Retired teacher Maggie Caison finds herself busier than ever. Apart from volunteering internationally with Global Volunteers, she also volunteers with several organizations in her home town of Lenexa, Kansas. “I feel it’s an honor to give a little of what I can. I love teaching and volunteering in my retirement,” said Maggie, on her 2nd […]

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September 11, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English Vietnam

Vietnamese University Deans: “Please Send Us More Volunteers”

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August 23, 2019/by Michele Gran
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