WorldTeach

WorldTeach was founded in 1986 by a group of Harvard University students, including prize-winning economist, Michael Kremer. It is a non-governmental organization that provided opportunities for individuals to live and work as volunteer teachers in developing countries. Approximately 300 volunteers were annually placed in year-long and summer programs, with more than 7,500 placed. In April 2019, WorldTeach ceased its volunteer operations to continue exploring how best it could champion its work in serving the global community with education. Programs All volunteers for year-long programs must be enrolled in or have completed four year college programs, with most volunteers being recent graduates. Most volunteers teach the English language, and some teach information technology, mathematics, science, accounting, and HIV/AIDS education. Typically WorldTeach partners with Ministries of Education, who identify the needs that WorldTeach volunteers can help them address.