Teach for a Change!

Our Teach for Change (TFC) program recruits international volunteers to teach English and matches them with one of our 15+ partner schools or English language centers across Vietnam. Through this program, we are able to offer English support to children in both rural and urban areas within Vietnam. With the help of our passionate international volunteers and teachers, we are able to provide fluent English language services to those who otherwise would not have access. In a country where English fluency is rapidly becoming a necessary skill to compete in the national and global job market, providing these classes has become a vital part of increasing gender, ethnic, and general social equality within disadvantaged regions of Vietnam.

Volunteers will work with an innovative team of locals and internationals alike to provide quality English classes to children of all ages and skill levels and to create the funds that allow our Empowerment Plan projects (which support our women beneficiaries) to run. We partner primarily with schools that are women-led and who are unable to afford fluent English teachers, but who still want to give their students a fair chance at learning the language, for a low-cost or even for free. Many of our partner posts are the only center in their nearby area, provide the lowest cost classes compared to other centers, and/or offer scholarships to students most in need. 

All of our Volunteer teachers are provided with a Vietnamese-speaking teacher’s assistant in their classes that will help with communication and classroom management. Depending on the post location, varying levels of classroom materials and lesson plans will be provided as well. The specifics of classroom size, class schedules, and amenities are specific to the particular post location that the volunteer is matched with. Our Volunteer Recruitment team works hard in order to place volunteers at a post which most aligns with their needs and preferences. In return for C4C providing accommodation and 2 daily meals, we ask our volunteers to work for a maximum of 18 hours per week. This still allows for free time in which the volunteer may prepare for class, relax, or explore their new country. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to develop their professional teaching skills, embark on a cultural-exchange journey, meet other like-minded people, and work with children.

Our volunteers are asked to teach for a maximum of 18 hours per week, leaving lots of free time to pursue other interests, explore Vietnam, or rest. Volunteers will also be guaranteed 2 days off per week, although the days may not be consecutive. Sometimes our host families may bring volunteers to karaoke, nearby tourist attractions, and other entertainments.