Become a Participant
If you are interested in becoming a participant in Global Connect courses, click the button below for qualification information and to apply.
Meet our Instructors
Global Connect Instructors are return volunteers who participate in recurring sessions and multiple courses.
Janet Boj
(Math)
Becca Borup
(English Conversation)
Jeff Tiefenbach
(Math)
Jim & Julie Hendricks
Robert Crosland
(Life Sciences)
Peggy Christensen
Larry Larson
(Science: Earth and Space)
Marilyn Johnson
(Reasoning through Language Arts)
Meet our Mentor Volunteers
Renee Rasmussen
(American History)
Cortney Cummings
(American History)
Keith Gibson
(Math)
Holly Loannou
Abbygail Hall
Become a Volunteer
Learn more about the volunteers who provide their time and services to Global Connect Course participants. For additional details and what it takes to volunteer with Global Connect, check out our Volunteer FAQs.
All volunteer and instructor opportunities are virtual and can be done from anywhere in the world!
Current volunteer opportunities with Global Connect are for our Seírios (GED) certification program.
Opportunities Available
GED Instructor
Reasoning Through Language Arts
Social Studies
Mathematical Reasoning
Science
FAQ
Do I have to create my own curriculum and learning materials?
No. Once you have applied, Global Connect will provide you all curriculum you will need to review with participants in your class session. Curriculum is very straight forward and can be reviewed prior to your scheduled class.
What day and time are classes held?
Classes are held Tuesday - Thursday at 7:00 am (MT, U.S) / 4:00 pm (EET, Athens)
Once you have completed the application, you will receive an email from the Global Connect team to coordinate your schedule and instruction dates as well as provide outlined curriculum and other relevant program details
What is the time commitment required?
Time commitment is flexible and up to each volunteer
Minimum Requirement - Single class (1 time for 1 hour)
Maximum Opportunit(ies)
Subject chapter (3 days/week for 1 week)
Entire subject (3 days/week for 1 month)
What qualifications do I need to have (if any) to be an instructor?
General understanding of subject being taught, (view sample GED questions in each subject here)
Proficient in the English language with an ability to explain concepts to English as a Second Language participants
Do I need to speak another language?
No. Proficient English speaking required
What type of technology do we use to communicate?
Global Connect uses the following technologies
Google Meet
Slack (not required, encouraged for long-term volunteers)
Contact: globalconnectcourses@gmail.com / globalconnectcoursesathens@gmail.com
+1 208 339 1150
Kodratou 21, Athina 104 36, Greece