WE UNDERSTAND THAT CLASSROOM (ACADEMIC) TEACHING IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. HOWEVER, RUNNING A LEARNING CENTRE ENTAILS MORE THAN JUST ONLINE AND IN-CLASSROOM TEACHERS.
WE REQUIRE COOKS, BI-WEEKLY CLEANERS, ONLINE DESIGNERS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS, DRAMA TEACHERS, MUSIC TEACHERS, AND THE LIST GOES ON. IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO CONTRIBUTE, WE ARE ALL EARS. CLICK THE "CONTACT US" BUTTON BELOW.
VOLUNTEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
WITH THE HELP OF TECHNOLOGY WE NO LONGER ARE LIMITED BY WHERE OUR VOLUNTEERS CAN COME FROM
TODAY, OUR 25 VOLUNTEERS COME FROM DIFFERENT partS of WORLD. FROM SINGAPORE TO MALAYSIA TO INDIA AND EVEN THE USA
what is required?
1 HOUR A WEEK
13 weeks a year
1 LAPTOP
1 headset
internet connectivity
ARE TEACHING MATERIALS PROVIDED ?
YES - WE HAVE A FULL SUITE OF MATERIALS ON GOOGLE DRIVE TO ASSIST YOU WITH TEACHING
you can be an online teacher even as a high school student.
our volunteers from regis high school will show you how.
if you have:time to spare, a laptop, internet connectivity, AND A KEEN INTEREST TO HELP A MARGINALISED CHILD
you can be part of our volunteer community reachig out to our children
this arrangement is GREAT FOR studentS in the usa as you'll be conducting your classes in the evening
HAVE OTHER IDEAS OF HOW YOU CAN HELP?
SAVERA
Math Online Teacher, India
Savera is a travel and culture writer with bylines in international publications like BBC Travel, Atlas Obscura, and Al Jazeera.
For her, volunteering during the pandemic was a purpose as she saw children struggling to learn online, and her goal has been to make Maths fun. Sharing the children’s little joys and disappointments and experiencing their unconditional love, has enriched her life in more ways than she thought possible.
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ZOTUNG REFUGEE CATHOLIC LEARNING CENTRE
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PARTNERSHIPS
RICHARD
Bible & Faith Online Teacher, Singapore
Richard was introduced by a fellow volunteer, Mabel, and found the first year gratifying teaching 2 youths - Francis and Joseph. In his second year, Richard tutored both P1 and P2.
"The enthusiasm and the hunger to learn from the children is what motivates me"
Updated as of 3 July 2023
WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE A
PARTNERSHIP WITH REGIS HIGH SCHOOL.
THESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GIVE UP A FEW HOURS A WEEK TO HELP SERVE AS VIRTUAL TEACHERS.
OUR VOLUNTEERS FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR TEACHING STAFF. THEY ENSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT LEFT IN EMPTY CLASSROOMS WAITING TO BE TAUGHT. WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH MANY IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL VOLUNTEERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. MEET SOME OF OUR HEROES AND SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES.
ONLINE VOLUNTEERS - AROUND THE WORLD
Renu
Online Teacher, India
Renu learned of ZRCLC through Savera. She has been providing guidance to the students on Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
"The children are fun to be with, they are naughty yet innocent. They are also quick learners and it is really enjoyable teaching them"
OUR VOLUNTEERS
ADELINE CHONG
English Online Teacher, Singapore
A partner in a law practice, Adeline also serves as a professional deputy for the mentally incapacitated and as a mediator. With the support colleagues and clients, she has been able to carve out time to teach weekly since 2020.
“The experience of connecting with the children, even if it is just for an hour every week gives great joy and fulfilment. The students are keen learners. It is a privilege for me to be part of their learning journey”