Go For It!

Let me give a brief synopsis of my experience as a volunteer for Trellis and I hope it will convince you to take this opportunity! I had always wanted to travel abroad, and I especially have always wanted to go to Japan to teach English. However, I knew I lacked experience in teaching and I'd also always been interested in Vietnam as well, so when I learned about Trellis, I truly felt like it was right for me! My experience so far in Vietnam has been everything I had hoped for, and my journey will continue on to Japan in January of 2018! From the day I arrived in Vietnam, Trellis has been there for me every step of the way, but not in a way that is overbearing or gives you the feeling that you can't have your own experience. However, if you feel at anytime that you need someone, they are always there to help you.
As for the teaching experience, I feel that as a volunteer Trellis has given me the opportunity to develop my own teaching skills and given me the tools that I will need in any future teaching job. It is the perfect opportunity to develop classroom management skills as well as develop lesson plans and ideas for any ESL classroom setting. I now feel confident in my ability to lead a classroom, whereas I did not before I began volunteering at Trellis.
To say Trellis has impacted my life in a positive way would be an understatement. I have seen and learned so much in such a short period of time while in Vietnam. Not only has my volunteer experience been life changing, but Trellis has impacted my future as well by enabling me to secure a teaching job in Japan! I implore you to consider a position with Trellis, as it could very easily change your life like it has mine!