At Outreach360, we believe that education transforms lives—and none of it would be possible without our incredible Virtual Volunteer English Teachers, Teaching Fellows, and Serve & Sponsors. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re sending a heartfelt thank you to every individual who gives their time, heart, treasure, and talent to support our students across Latin America.

Whether you’ve taught with us in the past, are currently serving in our Virtual English Academy, or are planning to return to further your impact—you are making a difference.

Do you volunteer? Are you thinking of giving it a try? We'll walk you through everything you need to know to volunteer ethically in 2022.

When it comes to what I gained from teaching these students, I can't stress how much I learned. I learned the importance of patience, hard work, respect, gratitude, and so much more. Overall, I feel as if I am more of a global citizen than I was when I started this internship, and that is something I am really grateful for.

I know my time every day as a volunteer made a difference in widening students' knowledge, but also their confidence in and outside the classroom. From working with Outreach360 students virtually, I am a more confident, patient, and supportive teacher.

For a small part of the day you get to connect with students thousands of miles away and give them the opportunity to practice their English with you, and after you hang up it feels like you just took a short trip to Jinotega.

It is the commitment of the students and the cross-cultural connection that keeps me returning to Outreach360. I have witnessed the impact that the program has on students over short and long periods of time, and I am so grateful to have been a part of that mission.

Ever since I was little, I always wanted to learn English, but my parents couldn’t afford private classes. That’s why when I learned about the Outreach360 Learning Center program I didn’t hesitate and decided to attend. Now, when I look back, I think that is the best decision I have ever made.