PREFERRED ONLINE PRACTICUM LOCATIONS

Webpage: aeoa.org

To inquire about volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: jaime.sjoblom@aeoa.org

Organization Overview:Our organization provides ESL in other counties in Minnesota, I am not the only instructor. However, I am the only one familiar with the TEFL Academy.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Adult Basic Education Instructor, Online and In-Person. 

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

Webpage: ahschicago.org

To inquire about online volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: aburnett@ahschicago.org

Organization Overview: We have been serving clients in the Chicagoland area for over 40 years with an emphasis on supporting immigrant and refugee populations. Our adult education classes (ESL, Computers, and Citizenship) are free and open to anyone in need. We are looking for tutors to work with students over Zoom for approximately 2 hours per week for 6-8 weeks, and we provide training and resources to help prepare you for tutoring with our students. Email to join one of our information sessions if you are interested in learning more!

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching and Tutoring

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

Webpage: aspirail.org

To inquire about online volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: ksanabria@aspirail.org

Organization Overview:  "ASPIRA was founded in the spirit of community service. Our volunteers play a critical role in carrying out ASPIRA's mission by supporting our staff and making a lasting impact on our ASPIRANTES. The commitment of their time and enthusiasm inspires our students and participants to continue on their educational and career paths"- ASPIRA of Illinois

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching and Tutoring

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: https://change.edu.pe/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: jmanrique@change.edu.pe

Organization Overview: "We offer classes for kids and adults. We have groups and one-on-one sessions. Teachers will be able to go through our training program which focuses on Agile principles on education and gameful design" - Change Education SAC

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring

This organization currently can only offer observation hours to those who are also volunteering to tutor, but also cannot guarantee such opportunities. You may inquire about possible observation opportunities only if you are also contacting them about tutoring.

Webpage: https://cmoncmon.co/en/

Organization Overview: "We are relatively new organization launched as a response to the war in Ukraine. For now we mostly work with Ukrainian refugees who fled to Europe, the UK, the USA, but in a long-term perspective we plan to have students from other countries too. We provide free classes to our students until they find a local job or a place in local center, so far we have almost 900 volunteering teachers of 30+ languages and 2700 students. All our classes are held online, in groups of up to 5 people or individually depending on the preference of the teachers. We mostly teach adults but can organize children's groups too if needed as there is a request for them from our adult students." - The COMMON Team

Type of Practicum Options Available: Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom and Tutoring ESL Students. Please contact hello@cmoncmon.co if you have any questions. This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: domlearningcenter.org

Please contact DLCcolumbus@oppeace.org for volunteer tutoring opportunities.

Organization Overview: "The Dominican Learning Center (DLC) serves adult learners seeking to improve reading, pass the GED examinations or learn English as a Second Language (ESL). With dedicated volunteer tutors, the DLC assists adult learners to master learning skills and increase self-esteem." - The Dominican Learning Center

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring 

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: Elcentrolac.org

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: lisa@elcentrolac.org 

Organization Overview: "El Centro of Henderson County (Latino Advocacy Coalition) is a multifaceted community center for the Latinx community in the area surrounding Hendersonville, NC. We have served our community for the last 20 years and are always here to help with any of our three departments' services. The three departments are Advocacy, Mental Health, and Education. " - El Centro LAC

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring and Online Student Teaching

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: https://eliteacademiadeingles.edu.co/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: eliteacademiadeingles@hotmail.com

Organization Overview: It is our mission to provide the community with excellent English courses and care services, with professionals specialized in the area of ​​English, so that students can face the challenges of today's global competitiveness.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom or online.

Teachers need to be located in Tabio, Colombia to work with this organization.

Webpage: https://enginprogram.org/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to the Volunteer Recruitment Manager: e.hogan@enginprogram.org

Organization Overview: We're looking for volunteers to serve as conversation partners for Ukrainian youth. This is a flexible and unique opportunity to make a huge impact while discovering a new culture and meeting a new friend. Various ITA graduates have completed their tutoring with our organization.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Tutoring ESL students online. No prior experience or knowledge of Ukrainian is required - all you need is an internet connection.

The commitment is just one hour a week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks (you choose the day and time). We provide training, support, and materials to guide your conversations.

Webpage: eslinhome.org

Organization Overview: "We are a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization tutoring ESL, GED, Citizenship study at no cost worldwide. We need volunteers who are willing to be trained as tutors and commit to teaching one or more adult learners a minimum of 1 to 2 hours a week for at least six months." - ESL Language Learners In-Home Program

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: oscs-mn.org

To inquire about observation, tutoring and teaching options, please send an email to: ahmeiman3579@gmail.com

Organization Overview: We are a learning community of refugees, immigrants, and advocates. Our mission is building knowledge for better lives and livelihoods. We are dedicated to supporting adult learners seeking to increase their English literacy as they navigate life in the U.S.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online and in-person observation, Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom and Tutoring. Your role would be as an English Teacher.

Please only contact this organization if you live in the area.

Webpage: englishwtech.com

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: gzyv@yildirimgroup.com

Organization Overview: This is a free program for middle and high school students all across Turkey giving equal opportunities for English education regardless of socio-economic background. Quality and private English education is expensive not widely unaccessible in Turkey. This is a great chance to work with a non-profit organization doing good for students who have fewer opportunities.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring, Online Student Teaching, and Online Observation.

Webpage: speakwithevi.com

Please register on the website for volunteer opportunities (ESL tutoring is available, but listed in the Instructors tab at the top of the page).

Organization Overview: "Evi is an English learning tool that connects non-native speakers with English speech professionals.
It provides an affordable learning option that levels the playing field allowing non-native English speakers to reach their full potential." -Evi

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring and Teaching


No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: EThree Tutors Online

Organization Overview: EThree Tutors Online is a company that offers online and 1 on 1 English classes to Filipino and foreign students, as well as 1 on 1 academic tutorials grade school, high school, senior high and college students. It's been serving the Davao City community in the Philippines for a while. 

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring and Observation. Please contact the owner at e3tutorsonline@gmail.com to find out how to become a volunteer or even get hired as an ESL Teacher.

This organization currently offers observation opportunities as well as volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching job opportunities as well.

Webpage: https://www.garcesfoundation.org/

Organization Overview: The Garces Foundation is a community-based, nonprofit organization committed to providing Philadelphia’s immigrant population the healthcare, education, and support to empower them to fulfill their potential as citizens and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. 

Type of Practicum Options Available: In-Person and Online Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring and Observation. Please contact info@garcesfoundation.org to find out how to become a volunteer ESL tutor.

This organization currently offers observation opportunities as well as volunteer student teaching or tutoring options.

Webpage: https://www.greenvilleliteracy.org/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: brockman@greenvilleliteracy.org

Organization Overview: Greenville Literacy Association’s mission is to enrich our community by increasing the literacy and employability of our citizens. GLA provides quality adult education in a flexible and comfortable environment. It is our goal to provide affordable and effective help for all people – no matter what your income or education level.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom, Tutoring ESL Students.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

*Please note, Heartland Alliance requires a commitment of 3 months. ALSO, due to their funding, volunteers must be Illinois residents.

Webpage: https://www.heartlandalliance.org/heartland-human-care-services/

Organization Overview: Heartland Alliance "offers English language classes, one-on-one and group tutoring, job readiness, digital literacy, and transitions counseling to English language learners, including refugees and immigrants" in the Chicago area. - Heartland Alliance

Type of Practicum Options Available: IL residents only: Online Volunteer Teaching and Tutoring, Online Observation

Webpage: www.idiomasrio.com.br

Organization Overview: Idiomas Rio is a school specialized in language teaching based in Rio de Janeiro. More than teaching languages, Idiomas Rio's goal is to connect its students with the world, share experiences, facilitate international connections and exchanges through the communicative method with mostly native teachers.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online and In-Person Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring and Observation.

This organization currently offers classroom observation, volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities as well.

Contact Idiomas Rio at ep@idiiomasrio.com.br for more information or to get started with your practicum.

Webpage: iimn.org

To inquire about volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: qdang@iimn.org

Organization Overview:Helping New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and full membership in American life. IIMN provides several programs including refugee services, workforce development, education, immigration and citizenship and much more. 

Type of Practicum Options Available: English Language Instructor - Online and In-Person opportunities available, as well as observation opportunities.

Webpage: www.foresthills.org/international

To inquire about observation, volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: jason@foresthills.org

Organization Overview: The International Ministry, sponsored by Forest Hills Baptist Church, has been offering free ESL classes to the University Park neighborhood near N.C. State University since 1978. Beginning in March 2020, we expanded to Zoom and in 2021, we created hybrid classrooms where online students learn alongside students in-person for synchronous classes. We have multiple classes organized by varying levels of English Language proficiency. We offer English Conversation and Local Culture classes on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm, and ESL Bible classes on Sundays from 9:30am-10:45am.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online and In-Person opportunities available, as well as observation opportunities.

Webpage: https://www.institutochicago.org/

Organization Overview: Instituto del Progreso Latino welcomes International TEFL students! We are a member of the Illinois Community College Board, Division of Adult Education and Family Literacy Title II funded program, with an enrollment of 750 ESL students annually. We are located in the heart of the Latino community in Pilsen at 26th and Western Ave. We have class schedules AM, PM, and Saturdays. Classes are provided both on line and in person so this is hybrid opportunity. We are a stable well known organization in the community. We are proud that we are an ICCB top twenty quality and performance rated adult education program. Instituto is 45 years old this year, and a funded ESL provider since 1994 in Illinois Adult Education.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Observing an ESL Classroom and Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom. Please contact steve@idpl.org if you have any questions. This is a hybrid program so only contact them if you are located in the Chicago area.

This organization currently offers volunteer student teaching or tutoring and observation options for Chicago area residents only. You may contact them about hybrid online and in person observation and private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/kcpl.esl/

Call or text 816-560-0135 to enroll or volunteer to teach.

Organization Overview: KC Adult English classes are currently being offered via Zoom. They provide opportunities to observe an ESL classroom, complete student teach in an ESL classroom and tutor ESL students.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Open to all but students in the Kansas City metro area will be given priority.

For any additional inquiry, please email the Director of the program at estellemanning@aol.com.

Webpage: https://laamistadinc.org/

Organization Overview: We are excited to be growing and expanding our online English for Successful Living (ESL) coursework. Our non-profit serves the low-income Latino community in Atlanta, Georgia. Given our current online nature, we are welcoming volunteers from across the country to help serve our communities. We also hope to return to in-person classes soon. 

Type of Practicum Options Available: Both In-Person and Online Volunteer Tutoring.

For inquiries about tutoring opportunities, visit the organization's website and contact the Adult Education Director at scoats@laamistadinc.org.

Webpage: cdcac.org/literacy-council

Organization Overview: "Our program provides a volunteer opportunity to tutor adults in English as a second language. Students are all immigrants to the United States and reside within Chelan and Douglas counties in Washington state. They are anywhere from true beginners to low advanced students. Many are native Spanish speakers, and many moved to this area to work in the tree fruit industry.

Volunteer requirements of our program include being 18 or older, passing a background check, and committing to tutor a class of 1-6 students twice per week for 90-minute sessions until students reach 40 hours of instruction. Volunteers use Zoom or their platform of choice to teach online over video. We can also offer an in-person volunteer opportunity for those in our local area." - Literacy Council of Chelan & Douglas Counties

This program offers orientation, optional curriculum, and support. Once students are available, all students assigned to you will be the same level.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: mycultureconnect.org

Organization Overview: "My Culture Connect” was founded in Taiwan on January 1, 2009. It is a non-profit educational organization with the goal of enriching cultural and educational programs in Changhua County (central Taiwan) and nearby areas. The focus is often on underserved rural areas. In Chinese the name is Renshi 人師 – this means “role models or people’s teachers.”

Opportunities available include: Connecting and speaking with classrooms. Video conferencing creates opportunities to experience and learn about Taiwanese/Chinese culture, learn Mandarin Chinese language, and directly influence and impact students elementary through high school. Video conferences are generally 45-minute sessions.

Fulfilling TEFL practicum hours by online volunteer teaching and/or tutoring and/or observing others doing TEFL lessons. You may contact MCC to set up private tutoring, student teaching, and observation opportunities.

Do not overlook the potential to talk to others who have walked this path before you. This can be an excellent opportunity to connect and exchange notes, ideas, and experiences. Opening this door is extremely helpful.

Webpage: https://nscphila.org/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: sjan@nscphila.org.

Organization Overview: Nationalities Service Center is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive services to immigrants and refugees in the Greater Philadelphia area. In addition to fundamental legal, resettlement, health, and language services, we have several special initiatives that have emerged as a result of client needs. To learn more about the services we provide, explore the links to the right.

NSC has multiple ESL programs. The Paid ESL program started seven years ago while other ESL program include Employment Readiness and Placement ESL. It focuses on adults who are looking for work. The focus of instruction include small group sessions and regular classes.

Opportunities available include: Observing an ESL Classroom, Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom, Tutoring ESL Students.

Webpage: NNIC.org

Please contact nnic@unr.edu for volunteer opportunities (ESL tutoring is available, but not listed on website).

Organization Overview: They are the designated refugee resettlement agency for Northern Nevada and are part of UNR. Their clients are expected to find employment within one month of arrival. Learning English is critical to their survival in their new country, but with classes and tutoring centers closed, they have pivoted to provide opportunities via Zoom. The faster our new neighbors can learn English, the sooner they will become self-sufficient and be able to contribute within our communities.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring and Teaching

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

*Please note, Paper Airplanes fills positions on a session, or semester, basis and you may need to sign up for them well in advance of a coming session.

Webpage: paper-airplanes.org

Organization Overview: "Paper Airplanes is a nonprofit organization registered in the USA that matches individuals with personal tutors for 12-16 week sessions conducted via Skype and other video conferencing platforms. We have five programs, all formed in response to beneficiary demand. Being well-versed in the English language is critical to accessing higher education and employment. Our English Program matches students with tutors, providing a detailed curriculum and personalized training to ensure success. We believe in the power of the internet to transform educational access for those who need it most. We focus on the skills learners need to access future training, employment, and higher education in their country of residence or abroad. Through live and personalized instruction, we further hope to break down politicized cultural barriers and encourage cross-cultural understanding. We know that by fostering personal relationships, mentoring goes beyond the virtual classroom into the lives of both our tutors as well as our learners." - Paper-Airplanes.org

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities. To inquire about volunteer teaching and tutoring options, please send an email to: ibrahim@paper-airplanes.org.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: http://www.pptpdx.com/

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: info@pptpdx.com

Organization Overview: People-Places-Things exists to provide intercultural communication services to the emerging America that embraces its multiethnic, multilingual identity. Our vision is living in integrated communities which nurture their language and cultural diversity.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring, In-Person Student Teaching, and Online or In-Person Observation.

This organization can offer online opportunities to anyone or in-person opportunities to those located in Portland, OR.

This organization currently can only offer observation hours to those who are also volunteering to student teach or tutor. You may request observation opportunities only if you are also contacting them about teaching and/or tutoring.

Webpage: preply.com

Organization Overview: If you are looking to work with students aged 4-100 in countries all around the world, Preply is a great option. This is one-on one tutoring with students from 170 countries world-wide. Whether you want to teach English or are a native speaker of another language, there are options out there for you. You get to set your own price, clients find you, and you get to interact with students from locations you’ve never dreamed of. You can work remotely when you want and wherever you want!

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Paid Tutoring.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: professionalenglishgdl.com **Note Website Currently Under Construction - Please contact on their Facebook Page**

Organization Overview: Professional English is "a leading academy in Guadalajara, in teaching the English language. With the quality offered in our services and our own methodology in constant development, we commit ourselves with our students in offering them the best way to learn." They also aim "to be one of the academies that can leave a mark on each of its students, being a fundamental part of their growth" - ProfessionalEnglishGDL.com

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring, and Observing.

This organization currently can only offer observation hours to those who are also volunteering to student teach or tutor. You may request observation opportunities only if you are also contacting them about teaching and/or tutoring.

Webpage: https://www.rocketshipschools.org/

Organization Overview: "We are an elementary school with a very diverse community. Our mission is to close the achievement gap especially for our low income students. My team in particular work to help the parents of our students receive the same opportunity in their own success. The need to learn English is our parents TOP request. " - Rocketship Education

Type of Practicum Options Available: Student Teaching in an ESL Classroom and Tutoring ESL Students. Please contact mramirez@rsed.org if you have any questions.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: https://www.tampalanguagecenter.com/

Organization Overview: "Our institute is committed to making learning the English language a fun and rewarding experience thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff. " - Tampa Language Center

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring

This organization currently can only offer observation hours to those who are also volunteering to tutor. You may request observation opportunities only if you are also contacting them about tutoring.

Webpage: https://www.torustransforms.org/

Organization Overview: Torus bridges gaps between people and communities by facilitating transformative experiences of language and culture exchange. We envision a future where everyone experiences mutually transformative relationships across culture and language while simultaneously holding a deep sense of belonging both to their own culture and to a broader multicultural and multilingual society.

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring, In-Person Student Teaching, and Online or In-Person Observation. For any questions, please email or info@torustransforms.org or check out their website for more information: Torus Practicum — TORUS (torustransforms.org).

This organization can offer online opportunities to anyone or in-person opportunities to those located in Portland, OR. 

This organization currently can only offer observation hours to those who are also volunteering to student teach or tutor. You may request observation opportunities only if you are also contacting them about teaching and/or tutoring.

*Please note, Tutoria is currently seeking Spanish-speaking volunteer ESL tutors, though still accepting applications for all ESL volunteer tutors. No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

To inquire about online tutoring options, please send an email to: volunteer@tutoria.io

Webpage: tutoria.io

Organization Overview: Tutoria is a free web application connecting those looking for help with volunteers. Interested in volunteer opportunities tutoring English? Sign up a as a volunteer at Tutoria

Who we are: We're an all-volunteer team inspired by the impact of free tutoring in our local communities. We've seen the challenges in meeting people who need our help or arranging where and when to meet. That's why we created Tutoria.. - Tutoria.io

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: Viet-Skype

Organization Overview: "A non-profit project promoting Vietnamese culture and English speaking skills between Vietnamese students and English speakers from the world via online conversations. Viet Skype is a project that connects international volunteers from all around the world with Vietnamese students via online conversations." - Viet-Skype

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Tutoring.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.

Webpage: facebook.com/woaternopil

Organization Overview: "Window on America Ternopil is more than a place to study English or a library with foreign literature. This is a space for your realization, communication with native English speakers and interesting people from all over. These are lectures, workshops, film screenings and resources for your development. Window on America Ternopil - exchange of ideas, the opportunity to find like-minded people and spend free time usefully. And it's all free!" - Window On America

Type of Practicum Options Available: Online Volunteer Teaching, Tutoring and Observation.

This organization currently can only offer volunteer student teaching or tutoring options. You may contact them about private tutoring or student teaching opportunities.

No observation options are available at this time, please do not contact this organization to inquire about observation opportunities.