Spain | School Language Volunteer
Clara, a 19-year-old from Germany, joined New Ventures Worldwide as a School Language Volunteer in Spain, supporting English lessons at a primary school for children aged 5–11. Her role involves assisting teachers in the classroom, reading books with students, encouraging conversation, and helping tailor lessons for events such as Christmas and Diwali. Although she was […]
Canada | School Volunteer
Meike, 18, and Jette, 19, both from Germany, are volunteering as School Volunteers in Canada with New Ventures Worldwide. Taking a gap year before university, they support teaching staff across different age groups, from junior school and kindergarten to boarding house duties. We caught up with them to hear how their experiences have shaped their […]
UK | School Volunteer
Paula, an 18-year-old from Ecuador, and Lili, a 20-year-old from France, are volunteering for one year at a boarding school in the English countryside. We caught up with them a couple of months into their placement to hear about their experience so far. Background and Motivation Paula discovered New Ventures Worldwide through a family friend […]
Ghana | School Volunteer
Kate, an 18-year-old from the United Kingdom, volunteered in Ghana for three months, splitting her time between teaching and football. For three days a week, she taught English, Maths and Science using textbooks, despite having no prior teaching experience. On the remaining two days, she played football with the same students, using it as a […]
Poland | School Language Volunteer
Rebecca, a 19-year-old from Germany, took part in a transformative volunteering experience as a School Language Assistant at a school in Poland. In her role, Rebecca supported English and German lessons, using interactive activities such as games and role play to help students build confidence and improve their communication skills. While there were some initial […]