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Free of charge: [Remote] English for Disadvantaged Children

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The program provides regular online English lessons to rural and left-behind students in China. Each student attend at least a 12 lessons and are encouraged to enroll in a longer program. The lessons are delivered through a online teaching platform by volunteers based all over the world. All volunteers receive training and support from Stepping Stones. We ensure that volunteers are supported with updated and well-tested teaching materials and regular guidance.

The program is named School Videolink Program, which consists of volunteers teaching online to 12-40 students located in a school classroom or local community center.

The original and interactive teaching materials make the lessons more personalized and easier for volunteers to teach. Our impact evaluations suggest that the program has a positive impact on students' confidence, motivation and skills in English,  especially on their confidence to speak English in class and to increase their English grades.

Main Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 18 years old. In order to join the program volunteers need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions (i.e., 16 or 17 years old ) if you can provide the permission of your legal guardians.
  • Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
  • Language Skills: Volunteers need to speak English (fluently). Good oral Chinese skills a plus but not essential.
  • Training: Volunteers must attend the online training session organized by Stepping Stones.
  • Time Commitment：2-3 hours per week (including lesson preparation time) and a minimum of one school term (12 weeks) in Spring or Fall term. Volunteers are responsible for delivering at least one  40-minute lesson per week. Teaching schedule is flexible based on volunteers’ and students’ availability. Classes are mainly from Monday to Friday, either in early morning, lunch time or afternoons (China time zone). Limited classes are available on the weekend.

Institution: Stepping Stones China

Languages: English

Category: Education, English Teaching

Services inclus:

  • Free of charge
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