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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.

Classroom Assistance, Conversational English Greece

Never Underestimate the Impact of Your Service!

Judy with Maria (the nurse) service experience in Greece.

Global Volunteers professes that every volunteer helps wage peace and promote justice in partner communities worldwide But, you might wonder: “Can I really make a difference in my two weeks of service? Can I truly impact at least one person’s life?” If you have doubts, this story may just convince you how important you can […]

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June 17, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, News and Updates Vietnam

BLIND-LINK: From Dream, to Reality, to Partnership

Blind-Link

Blind-Link began in May 2013 as a dream-come-true for its co-founder and manager, Huong Nguyen. The NGO was established with her lawyer-husband, Phan Vu Anh, to train and employ blind and vision-impaired individuals as massage therapists in Hanoi, Vietnam. Through research and intuition, Huong single-mindedly employed the business advice she acquired in the U.S. on […]

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May 28, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Portugal

Acts of Kindness in Beja, Portugal – Reflections of a First-Time Volunteer

By Maho Jordan This was my first experience with Global Volunteers. Being of service as part of a team taught me the importance of connecting with other cultures through education, service and friendships, and small acts of kindness. It just differs so much from being the “regular tourist.” I was able to learn about the […]

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April 22, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect: Two referrals led her on a Worldwide Journey of Discovery

Barb Holdridge was intrigued when her good friend recommended a new type of travel.  But, she didn’t know she’d also catch the volunteering abroad “bug” so quickly! Another volunteer on a different service program encouraged her to branch out further. Sixteen years and 10 programs afterward, Barb says that international volunteer travel is “the” way […]

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April 1, 2019/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Greece

Crete’s Beauty and Children are Global Volunteering Couple’s Reward

Why volunteer in Greece

Global Volunteers alumni Tom and Rondi Olson were eager for their service program in Crete, Greece. After serving in Peru and Cuba, they said the island’s craggy beauty and friendly culture drew them to their next volunteer adventure. In a two-part blog post, Rondi and Tom report on the students, teachers and volunteers they worked […]

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February 20, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Family Volunteering

Lasting Family Memories from Service Trip to Romania

Global Volunteers Alumni Tracey and Tom of Colorado, with sons Matthew and Andrew say their two weeks volunteering in Romania enhanced their understanding of each other. The program journal they share here describes their service together as a family – helping disabled Romanian children, teaching conversational English to high school students, and exploring the history and […]

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February 4, 2019/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English China

Teaching English To Chinese Students Deepens Volunteer’s Understanding

Bob teaching in Xi'an, China

Before Bob departed for a three-week service program teaching English to Chinese students in Xi’an, he did a self-check. He wasn’t a teacher, didn’t speak Chinese, but he had coached individuals and small groups on using English as a second language. Global Volunteers staff assured him he was positioned to make a difference. With only […]

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February 3, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Projects for Professionals Poland

Poland Summer English Language Camp is a Retired Teacher’s “Reward”

service experience in Poland

Linda Noonan says teaching English to children as a volunteer abroad was an opportunity to fulfill a long-time dream.  As a retired teacher from Illinois, she knew her knowledge and education were top-notch qualifications.  So she was eager to try teaching students in a foreign culture and test her creative skills in many different ways. […]

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November 4, 2018/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English Poland

A Glimpse Inside a Poland English Language Summer Camp

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August 18, 2018/by Global Volunteers
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Conversational English, Cultures and Traditions China

Your Guide to Volunteering in China, Bao Li Wang

Travel in China

A native of China, Bao Li Wang is our China Country Manager. Bao Li joined the Global Volunteers team in 2005 and manages and leads all teams in Xi’an and Kunming, China. While on a service program in China, Bao Li is your guide on everything – volunteering, culture, development, and travel in China. Bao […]

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March 13, 2018/by Maggie Bjorklund
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