Two times a year, the Teachers Without Borders network invites professionals from the Finnish education sector to apply for volunteer positions to support the quality of Finn Church Aid’s education programmes.

The call for applications for Teachers Without Borders positions is open from 8.10. until 26.10.2025.

The general application criteria for all volunteer positions can be found here.
In a nutshell: you must have a degree in education and at least two years of relevant work experience, either the degree or the experience must be from the Finnish Education Sector. We also require excellent collaboration skills and flexibility, as well as a willingness to learn and share knowledge with colleagues working in different contexts.

Volunteering in-country is full-time. All expenses are covered, and a small daily allowance is paid. Distance positions are carried out alongside one’s own work. Distance work is compensated with a small remuneration, while smaller-scale remote work is carried out on a strictly voluntary basis.

Open positions

We are looking for experts from the Finnish education sector for various positions in early 2026 to support the professional development of teachers and education staff. This time, we are looking for expertise in areas such as inclusive and special education, vocational education pedagogy, teacher training, digital pedagogy, climate education, and psychosocial support as part of teaching.

For a successful application, please carefully read the Terms of Reference below. The positions will also be matched and slightly adapted to your expertise profile, so please feel free to highlight your strengths in your application!

You can take a look at the job descriptions below by clicking on each header.

  1. Kenya: Supporting inclusive education, basic skills teaching, and digital pedagogy (3 months, 2–4 positions)
  2. Palestine: Supporting inclusive education and teacher training (3 months, 2 positions)
  3. Uganda ECD/Basic Education: Supporting climate education, digital pedagogy, and basic skills teaching (3 months, 2-3 positions)
  4. Uganda TVET: Supporting vocational education pedagogy (2 months distance, 1-3 months in Uganda, 1 months distance, 1-2 positions)
  5. Remote support for teaching basic skills in crisis contexts (4–6 months, 1-2 paikkaa)

To apply for volunteer positions, please visit the  Apply as a volunteer page.

Schedule:
Interviews will be conducted between 10.11.-3.12.2025.
Final selections will be announced to the applicants by the 15.12.2025.
A compulsory basic training will be organised for successful applicants on Thursday the 8.1.2026 at 4:30pm (online) and on the 10.-12.1.2026, in Helsinki. Please reserve the dates already in your calendar to ensure that you can participate in the training.

Join us the TWB recruitment info (teams) on Tuesday 14.10. at 4 pm

Volunteer placements (in-country volunteering)

Volunteering in-country is unpaid, but the costs of departure and volunteering are reimbursed. We also pay a small monthly allowance to cover living costs in the host country.

In-country support to Kenya

Join us as a colleague in Kenya?

What? Finn Church Aid’s Country Office in Kenya is looking for experts from the Finnish education sector to support teachers’ pedagogical capacity development in the Kalobeye refugee settlement schools. The collaboration focus will be on inclusive education, digital pedagogy, and basic skills (literacy and numeracy). The volunteers’ tasks may also include strengthening the psychosocial support skills of teachers and other actors in the education sector through training and mentoring. You will also develop and update training materials.

 

Who? We are looking for two to four (2–4) volunteers for Kenya. You are the person we are looking for if you have strong pedagogical skills in early childhood education, basic education, or special needs education and are enthusiastic about providing professional support to fellow teachers. Knowledge of digital pedagogy, and experience in planning and implementing in-service training and peer support for teachers are considered an advantage. You are also proactive, adaptable, and a flexible team player.

 

Where? In Turkana County in northern Kenya (schools in the Kalobeyei refugee settlement)

 

When? Three (3) months (starting in February–March 2026)

Join us to develop inclusive education in Palestinian Territory!

What? In the midst of a continuing state of crisis, schools provide safety and support well-being. FCA’s office in Palestine is looking for experts from the Finnish education sector to strengthen the capacity of local teacher trainers, teachers, and other actors in the education sector, particularly in the areas of inclusive education, special education, and peer mentoring. The volunteers’ tasks include designing and organizing training sessions, materials and workshops for teacher trainers, teacher students, and primary school teachers based on needs assessments. We consider experience in providing psychosocial support for learners and/or teachers and teaching socioemotional skills as an advantage.

 

Who? We are looking for two (2) volunteers who have experience in inclusive and special education and, possibly, expertise in teacher training. In addition, we hope that you have expertise in the areas of psychosocial support and socioemotional skills teaching for children, young people, or teachers. You are motivated to collaborate with local experts, as well as to learn, develop, and find solutions together to support the development of inclusive education.

 

Where? East Jerusalem and the West Bank, if travel is possible given the local and regional security situation.

 

When? Three (3) months starting from March 2026 onwards.

Supporting teachers’ pedagogical skills in Uganda?

What? Uganda is one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting countries. Finn Church Aid’s Country Office in Uganda is looking for experts from the Finnish education sector to support the pedagogical capacity development of teachers in refugee settlements across Uganda in areas such as climate education, digital pedagogy, and foundational skills (literacy and numeracy). You will also develop and update educational materials together with the local colleagues.

 

Who? We are looking for two to three (2-3) volunteers for Uganda. You are the person we are looking for if you have strong pedagogical skills in basic or special education and are enthusiastic about providing professional support to fellow teachers. Climate education, digital pedagogy, and experience in planning and implementing continuing education and peer support for teachers are considered an advantage. You are also proactive, adaptable, and a flexible team player.

 

Where? In western Uganda (schools in refugee settlements under by FCA’s education program)

 

When? Three (3) months (starting from February 2026 onwards).

Supporting vocational education in Uganda? (hybrid assignment)

What? Uganda is also looking for a Finnish vocational education expert to support the pedagogical skills development of vocational instructors working in crisis areas, as well as entrepreneurs offering informal on-the-job training. The volunteer’s tasks will include developing pedagogical training, peer mentoring, and materials in collaboration with Finn Church Aid’s Uganda team, as well as implementing the materials. The volunteer’s tasks will also include developing vocational education from the perspective of inclusive education.

 

Who? We are looking for one to two (1–2) volunteers for Uganda. You are the person we are looking for if you have strong pedagogical skills in vocational education, inclusive teaching methods, and experience in peer mentoring. In addition, we value expertise in psychosocial support for students or teachers and teacher training. You are also proactive, adaptable, and a flexible team player.

 

Where? In the Kamwenge and Kyegegwa regions of western Uganda

 

When? Two (2) months remotely (March-April), one to three (1-3) months in Uganda (May-July), one (1) month remotely to finalize the collaboration (August)

Uganda TVET, Terms of Reference

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TWB distance experts and distance volunteers

TWB distance experts receive a small remuneration for their contribution. TWB distance volunteer positions, which require less input, are entirely voluntary. Distance positions do not require a full-time commitment, and it is possible to combine the tasks flexibly with fulltime work.

Want to take on an open distance assignment?

Open distance assignment: Support to teaching in crisis contexts

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What? We are looking for experts from the Finnish education sector to take on an open remote assignment to support the pedagogical skills of teachers working in crisis areas. The remote expert’s tasks may include developing and implementing pedagogical training workshops, peer mentoring, and materials in collaboration with Finn Church Aid’s country team via remote connections. The specific content of the position will be determined based on the needs of Finn Church Aid’s education program and the applicant’s specific expertise. The duration of the position is negotiable.

 

Who? We are looking for one to two (1–2) distance experts for the open position. You are the person we are looking for if you have strong pedagogical skills in early childhood education or basic education, learner-centered and inclusive teaching methods, student guidance, and/or are proficient in the digital applications and devices required for remote collaboration. In addition, we hope that you have the skills and motivation to mentor fellow teachers. You are also proactive, adaptable, and a flexible team player.

 

Where? Remotely

 

When? Three to (3-5) months remotely (February-June 2026)