Volunteer Teaching in the Philippines

This project is ideal for anyone who enjoys working with children and is looking for hands-on classroom experience. You’ll do practical work and learn from qualified local teachers. If you’re interested in becoming a teacher yourself, this teaching work experience in the Philippines will be an excellent addition to your CV.

You can still join us even if you don’t have any previous teaching experience. This is because you will receive a thorough project induction and have a supervisor guide you throughout your placement. We also run regular teaching workshops. During workshops, you can get advice, troubleshoot issues, and share experiences with staff and other volunteers.

Our start and end dates are flexible, and the project runs throughout the year, so you can choose what suits you. The longer you stay, the greater an impact you can make!

After enjoying a hearty breakfast at your host family’s home, you’ll travel to your placement via a motorised tricycle, similar to a rickshaw. You will be working either in a primary or high school in the local area. On your first day, Projects Abroad staff will accompany you to show you the way.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, from 8 am – 4 pm. There will be an hour for lunch. You will often bring a packed lunch with you, as it is usually too far for you to commute home and back.

On a typical day, you’ll teach English lessons to different classes of students. You’re encouraged to steer away from rote-based learning. Instead, use some creativity to make the lessons fun and engaging.

You’ll also assist the local English teacher in the classroom. Sometimes you will work with smaller groups of students, helping them to improve their conversational abilities.

Once you’re done for the day, it’s time to make the most of your new life in this beautiful country. Spend time getting to know your host family over a delicious dinner, or visit tourist hotspots with your fellow volunteers. We encourage you to also join us on one of our regular volunteer socials.

The aim of this project is to help disadvantaged students improve their English and support the work of local teachers.

A knowledge of English is an excellent way to improve their future job prospects and allow them to engage with the global community. In order to achieve proficiency, children need to work on improving their skills from a young age.

We focus on three main areas: reading, writing, and speaking. You’ll help students develop their abilities in each of these areas. Special attention will be given to those students who are struggling or have learning difficulties.

Volunteers will also provide additional support to teachers in the classroom. Public schools are often overcrowded, with a ratio of around 60 students to one teacher. You will help to reduce this ratio, allowing teachers to work with smaller groups of students. This, in turn, improves the overall learning experience for children, as they receive the attention and

educational support they need.

Other educational goals we’ve identified in the Philippines include:

• Improve literacy
• Improve proficiency in other subjects
• Encourage learning through creativity

Join us in the Philippines and support education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

At your volunteer Teaching Placement in the Philippines, you’ll work with disadvantaged students at primary schools and high schools and support local teachers. You will:

• Help children improve their English language skills
• Provide extra support for teachers and students
• Encourage learning through creativity
• Assist with extracurricular activities