Teach Online English Classes for Underprivileged Children in Kolkata, India

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

General

Description of assignment title

Teach Online English Classes for Underprivileged Children in Kolkata, India

Assignment country

India

Sustainable Development Goal

4. Quality education

Host entity

Ann Foundation Inc

Modality

Online

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?

1 - 5 hours per week

Number of Assignments

2

Duration

12 weeks

Advertisement end date

2026-08-21

Details

Mission and objectives

The mission of Ann Foundation is to give the right platform and learning opportunities to children, youth, physically disabled, and the underprivileged to attain their highest potential in their lives.

Our Vision
Empowering children and youth around the globe through education, prepare them to become lifelong learners

Context

The mission of Ann Foundation is to give the right platform and learning opportunities to children, youth, the physically disabled, and the underprivileged to attain their highest potential in their lives. Empowering children and youth around the globe through education, prepares them to become lifelong learners.

Online English classes are part of our literacy program.

Volunteers will be empowering the children through literacy.

Task type

Curriculum, training material development

Task description

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to conduct online English classes for underprivileged children in Kolkata, West Bengal. This is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy teaching and making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Class Details:

Schedule: 2 hours per week,

1 hour a day, 2 consecutive days

Timing Options between 4.00 to 5.00, 6.00 to 7.00, and 7.00 to 8.00 PM

Platform: Zoom or Google Meet

Support: Volunteers will receive an orientation and access to our
curriculum

Requirements:

Knowledge of spoken Bengali is mandatory; applications from non-Bengali-speaking candidates will not be considered.

A complete CV/resume is required for all applicants.

Join us to help children develop their English skills and empower their learning journey!

Assignment requirements

Required experience

Some background in teaching (but not necessary).

Volunteers should be proficient in Bengali as well as English.

Languages

Bengali, Level: Fluent, Required; Hindi, Level: Fluent, Required

Other information

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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