Help Make a Change!
Join our online volunteering program to make a difference without having to leave your house! Your work will help stranded refugee kids living in Indonesia. See more about their situation here!
As a volunteer, you will have a flexible schedule and work with staff and refugees from all over the world to help them improve their English speaking, reading, writing skills, math problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
Our main volunteering opportunity is teaching our students as well as creating workshops and providing training for staff.
All volunteers will receive support and materials. Volunteers must have access to Zoom, WhatsApp, and Google Classroom.
Available Positions
Volunteering FAQ
Where is Education 4all located?
Education 4all is a 100% virtual program. It does not have a physical location, although it provides free education to refugees located in Indonesia only.
Where are Education 4all students located?
Education 4all students are all located in various cities and islands within Indonesia. Most of the students are located in the capital city of Jakarta and Bogor.
Who can volunteer at Education 4all?
Anyone from any location in the world can volunteer with Education 4all. The staff is a very multinational and multicultural staff. Volunteer teachers and managers are from all continents of the world!
What is the minimum commitment duration required?
As a teacher, the minimum commitment required is one term (about 20 weeks) of volunteer work. If a teacher joins the Education 4all program after the term starts, then the minimum commitment is up to the end of the term.
Will I get a certificate of appreciation for my work as a volunteer?
Yes. Education 4all provides a certificate of appreciation to all of volunteer teachers and managers at the end of a 6-month period of work. Education 4all also provides letters of recommendation and reference should the volunteer request it.
How many hours / week are required of me?
As a teacher, we request 2-3 hours per week of live sessions plus 2 hours per week for lesson preparation and grading.
Will Education 4all provide me with curriculum and lesson plans?
Yes. Education 4all provides volunteer teachers with the curriculum and lesson plans needed to perform their teaching duties. With each curriculum, the teacher would have access to instructions, extra resources, and answer keys for the book they are using. All of our curriculum is digital and will be shared with our teachers during their briefing session upon signing the volunteer agreement.
What are the platforms used by Education 4all?
Education 4all uses Google Classroom as its learning management system. All materials, assignments, grading and exams are done on Google Classroom. For live sessions, teachers are free to use Zoom or Google Meet.
I am a refugee in Indonesia, will I be able to volunteer with Education 4all?
Yes. Education 4all welcomes and supports refugee volunteers.
Do you provide training on the use of Google classroom?
Education 4all provides annual Google Classroom training that teachers can attend. The training is recorded and can be accessed by all teachers, including those who miss the training or join Education 4all after the training was conducted.
Do you provide technical support?
Yes. Education 4all’s staff provide 24/7 technical support to all of the volunteer teachers and students.
Do you provide academic advisory?
Yes. For every level, Education 4all has academic advisors who look over volunteer teachers, ensuring correct implementation of lesson plans and use of Google Classroom. Academic advisors also support teachers with whatever help they need during their entire work with Education 4all.
What are the general duties of volunteer teachers?
The duties of volunteer teachers are the same as any other teacher. The teacher is required to prepare lessons, conduct live sessions based on agreed times, assign a reasonable amount of homework, conduct periodic testing or quizzes, prepare and grade midterms and final exams, and finalize grades at the end of the term for report cards.
As a volunteer teacher, do I have to prepare report cards?
No. Education 4all management will prepare and send out report cards to students.
What devices do I need to have in order to carry out my duties as a volunteer teacher?
As a volunteer teacher, you will need a laptop or PC and reliable internet.
How will I communicate with my students and their parents?
All communications will happen on the “Stream” of your Google Classroom. Education 4all respects the privacy of volunteer teachers and will not share contact information without previous consent from the teacher.
How will I communicate with my supervisor and/or other managers?
Once a volunteer teacher has signed the agreement and is briefed by the academic advisor, any future communication will be one-to-one via WhatsApp or any other agreed upon method. General announcement by the management will be posted on Teachers’ Lounge.
How are students placed in their levels?
Due to the unique situation of refugee students, they are placed in their levels based on a number of factors. 1) How much education they have had in the past. 2) Their age group. 3) Their literacy and numeracy levels. As a result, classes will have students who are similar in age and level.
What is the maximum number of students per class?
Education 4all classes have a range of 4 students to a maximum of 15 students per class. However, up until now, classes never exceeded this number. If and when classes exceed the maximum number of 15 students, the class will be divided and more volunteer teachers will be hired.
How will a volunteer be hired to work with Education 4all?
Upon application, staff members will contact volunteer applicants via the email they have applied with. Within that email, a booking link will be shared where the applicant can book his/her interview appointment.