Daniel Said:

how can i volunteer (teach english abroad) without spending lots of money?

We Answered:

If you are thinking of China, there is a great program for about $2600 USD, which includes airfare to China, China Visa Service, and a great orientation. Its called journeyeast.org. You get Airfare reimbursement up to 6,000 Yuan, free rent and utils, travel bonus each semester and a monthly salary.

Stanley Said:

Should I live in Moscow Jan-June 2011 to volunteer to teach English with ILP?

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Volunteer? Which means, you will not be getting a salary? Will you get free accommodation and at least one complete meal a day? You have to consider the expenses. Moscow, is more expensive than New York City. China is also a good choice if you want a bit of a culture shock. Depending which city you'll be, Beijing and Harbin are also very cold during winter. Moscow is not for the faint hearted and those on a tight budget, otherwise you'll starve. Kiev is also very beautiful, and is one of the most expensive cities in Ukraine. I'm not very keen about Mexico. But why Moscow? If you really love winter and lots of snow, go to some Siberian city. You'll get more cultural immersion than in Moscow. I'm not saying Moscow should not be in your itinerary. In fact, you should not leave Russia without spending a week in Moscow.

Cassandra Said:

Are there any places that I could volunteer to teach English to Japanese people in NYC?

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I can't top the helpful advice provided by spaceman, but have you checked any community centers (or centres) or perhaps church groups? Also, coaching a sport would probably be a helpful teaching-type experience.

Sorry I don't know for NYC specifically.

Diane Said:

Where can I volunteer to teach English in Bangkok?

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It might be good for the kids if you had some sort of teaching training before you began teaching them. I know that they may have had a hard start it life but that doesn't mean they are fair game to be taught by complete novices without any teacher training. Doing a TEFL course (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) does not take long. There are loads of companies that do them and many can help people that have completed the course to find a teaching placement in the city of their choice, for example, Bangkok.

Although it is just one company that do TEFL training, I did mine with i-to-i in London. They arrange volunteer teaching placements in Thailand.

Dennis Said:

Can I teach English as a volunteer on Koh Samui without taking a TEFL/TESOL course on the island?

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Nowhereman is right. The visa process is absolutely ridiculous there. Unless you've completed uni, you can't get a visa. And for volunteer programs, you may not get the visa support you need. You just need to really look into it before you spend the cash on the course.

Joanne Said:

Are there any places in New York City that I can volunteer to teach English or teach in general?

We Answered:

Guess you can try Bronx...there are some pretty small institutes there or maybe tutorials...u just have to go around really.good luck!

Mathew Said:

I would like to volunteer to teach English in Greece?

We Answered:

Check out "www.eslcafe.com". I don't remember any Greek sites because I usually hang around the China area. Remember, volunteers are sometimes given less consideration than paid teachers.