Volunteer Teaching English Overseas
Rachel Cooper, Sri Lanka Volunteer
At a glance - Volunteer language assistants and English teachers needed in rural primary & secondary schools in Central Sri Lanka.
4-6 weeks during summer or in 3-12 month projects (Jan, May/June, Sept start dates)
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For project details go to » OUR PROJECTS
We are a UK based charity, run by a dedicated team of experienced past volunteers.
We run well-supported projects providing opportunities to volunteer abroad throughout the year, helping support rural schools teaching English in Thailand, Sri Lanka and India.
We are passionate about making each project a success and aim for every volunteer to feel proud of their achievement.
If you are looking for an experience you will never forget - get involved in a meaningful overseas volunteer programme
Download our info pack, browse our FAQ, read volunteer feedback & get in touch if you have any questions…
Don’t put it off - send us your application form & attend our next info & selection event
We have already started recruiting so please apply asap to avoid missing out.
The projects focus on volunteers teaching English or working as language assistants in rural primary or secondary schools.
We also have a small number of community development / orphanage support roles in Southern India.
4-6 weeks projects run through June-Sept.
3-12 month projects can run throughout the year – Jan, Jun & Sept start dates are preferred.
People of all ages (18 – 80) who have energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to do their best.
Our application process is open to all. We’ll give you honest feedback so, even if your not 100% sure yet, please apply and we can discuss things with you.
For more details go to >>> OUR PROJECTS
A review of 2011 (12/24/2011) - 2011 has certainly been a busy year for VESL… here are a few highlights from the year : Kerala We had great success with our new programme working in schools within fishing communities in Kerala (South India). All of this year’s volunteers did a magnificent job in helping to lay down the foundations of this programme. [...]
Effects of Short-term Volunteering on Qualified Teachers (12/7/2011) - The Society of Educational Studies (SES) funded VESL to undertake a research project looking at the effects on attitudes and practice of teachers undertaking voluntary projects overseas. ‘Global Educators’ Report Summary Schools and teachers are increasingly being asked to use a global outlook in the classroom, and to appreciate the issues of identities and diversity [...]
Student Leader Projects Underway (11/4/2011) - We’ve received a great response from universities to our new Student Leadership Programme. After receiving several notes of interest from past volunteers we were been able to establish Student Lead Projects within MMU, Keele, Edge Hill, Aston and Birmingham Universities and things are looking very encouraging for 2012 (fingers crossed). The past volunteers who are [...]
VESL Volunteers Profiled in Adult Gap Year Guide (10/11/2011) - Two of VESL's past volunteers in India and Sri Lanka have been profiled in Susan Giffith's new book, 'Gap Year's for Grown Ups'
Past Volunteers Join VESL (10/3/2011) - We're extremely pleased to announce that two past volunteers have joined the VESL team; Kath McGuire will be producing new content for the volunteer blog and Caroline Abbotts will be helping to produce a newsletter for us...
Volunteer Case-Study : A Day in the Life (12/21/2011) - "We made a difference by teaching English to children who live in poor conditions and seeing them improve day-by-day in their English language as well as having fun, smiling and laughing with happiness was a joy every day." Emma Powell, Thailand, 2010-11
Songs : Row, Row, Row Your Boat (12/19/2011) - Songs are a great way of learning a language. They help with pronunciation, vocabulary and rhythm. And kids (and adults) love them! Particularly if there are actions to go with them! The kids really won’t mind how terrible you are. Trust me, I’m terrible and they still ask me to sing (again, and again, and [...]
Volunteer Case-Study : Chiang Rai, Thailand (12/16/2011) - "It is surprising how quick we settled in. Everyone was so helpful and caring." Caley Vye, Thailand, 2010-11
Volunteer Case-Study : Thailand (12/14/2011) - "I cannot think of a better way to spend my summer... it will be an experience you will always remember" Emma Warrington, Thailand, 2010
Fundraising Tip : Dinner Party (12/12/2011) - Here’s a great tip for fundraising beginners : I found that hosting a dinner party at home for friends and family was a great way to help me raise a little money and also helped to build confidence in talking to people about where I’d be going, what I hoped to achieve, and crucially – [...]
