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Volunteer English Teachers Needed in Greece
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We are looking for volunteer teachers to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece
Greece > Ioannina
Volunteer
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SalaryVolunteer
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Degree RequiredNo
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RecruiterSecond Tree
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DescriptionSecond Tree is a community-led, volunteer-run, grassroots NGO working with refugees in Northern Greece. Our name is inspired by the proverb:
“THE BEST TIME TO PLANT A TREE WAS 20 YEARS AGO;
THE SECOND BEST TIME IS NOW.”
We believe that it’s never too late to take action and make a positive difference in the world
We are looking for volunteer teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and would possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in. Experience in delivering educational activities in this context is a strong advantage.
The role will include:
- Planning and delivering lessons for classes that can range from A0 (illiteracy) to B2, taking into account individual differences in level within each class
- Preparing class materials and assessments
- Empowering students with interpersonal – and life – skills; and incorporating these skills into lesson planning
- Completing various administrative tasks such as tracking attendance and communicating class updates to the students
- Ensuring student engagement and progress
- Working closely with the Education Manager to ensure the programme is being delivered to the expected standards of Second Tree
- Participating in various community engagement activities so as to maintain relationships with students out with the classroom context such as: picnics, community lunches, sporting events, etc.
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Benefits- A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our volunteers grow; investing in personal and professional development.
- Accommodation in a shared house
- Transportation to/from work
- After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund -
Requirements- You must have a TEFL level 5 Certificate
- Be accountable and efficient, making sure that your tasks are completed in the agreed time frame
- Prioritise and delegate tasks effectively, ensuring all deadlines are met; managing a wide-ranging workload
- Be honest and transparent; be able to give and receive feedback in the most straightforward way
- Care for people: the interests of the people we work with should always be your first concern
- Work independently and in a team
- Work in a high-intensity environment and be adaptable
- Have a flexible attitude and approach to teaching and be willing to enforce strict classroom management
- Have strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Communicate in an open, honest, direct manner
- Have a strong sense of humour: being able to make fun of yourself is key
- The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in the refugee context
- Experience teaching low-level literacy student -
Date Posted11th July 2025
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