Verge's latest issue is now live!
Road Schooling: The best destinations for digital nomads in 2023 • Taking your kids out of school to travel • Gap year primer • And more
Not Just for Kids: Volunteering Abroad for Retirees
People with decades of experience bring valuable skills to a volunteer placement.
2022's Best Destinations for Sustainable Travel
From tourism laws protecting the natural environment, to support for ethical cultural tourism, these countries are leading the sustainable travel movement.
How to be an Amazing Volunteer: Q & A with Susan E. Gibson
With decades of field experience in the international development sector, author Susan E. Gibson knows what it takes to be a great overseas volunteer.
How to Become a Safari Guide
Looking for a life change? Try an accredited field-guiding program in one of Africa's biodiversity hotspots.
Top Study Abroad Destinations for 2022
Sometimes the biggest challenge is deciding where to go.
Tips For Making Study Abroad More Affordable
The perceived cost of studying abroad stops many students in their tracks. Here are 9 ways to avoid breaking the bank.
International Job Hunting Strategies That Work
Advice from recruiters and expats to help you land that job abroad.

Greenforce: Volunteer Teaching English

G
0
Compare
Claim this listing Add to favorites
Greenforce offers international volunteer placements in areas of animal and environmental conservation, humanitarian work and social work. Volunteers can work with penguin rescue projects, in mountain schools, Amazon conservation and Red Cross humanitarian work, among others. Projects organized by Greenforce all have a focus on sustainability and long term action plans. To this end Greenforce will typically include training so the local people will benefit from the positive impact that Greenforce volunteers will make in the region - whether it be teaching, sport aid or full conservation programs. Greenforce offers international volunteer placements in areas of animal and environmental conservation, humanitarian work and social work. Volunteers can work with penguin rescue projects, in mountain schools, Amazon conservation and Red Cross humanitarian work, among others. Projects organized by Greenforce all have a focus on sustainability and long term action plans. To this end Greenforce will typically include training so the local people will benefit from the positive impact that Greenforce volunteers will make in the region - whether it be teaching, sport aid or full conservation programs.

Teach programs

Placement type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 3-6 months
Maximum age
90
Qualifications required
  • None
Languages
Language notes
Volunteer placements in China and Ecuador include language instruction.
Application process
Greenforce's projects will appeal to volunteers who are interested in international volunteer projects wildlife or marine conservation, teaching English, and other humanitarian work. It will also appeal to volunteers who are interested in sustainable development. Booking forms are available online.

Pricing

Price range
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

G

Greenforce

Greenforce provides non-profit adventures and strives to improve lives and environments everywhere they go. In the past 10 years, they've successfully created heritage sites and national parks.

About

Travel with purpose; travel for good. Articles, resources and events for ethical and meaningful travel, volunteering, working and studying abroad.

Verge believes in travel for change. International experience creates global citizens, who can change our planet for the better. This belief is at the core of everything we do.