Science Of Life Studies (SOLS) 24/7

SOLS 24/7 is a leading in-person and online education provider for the poor.

Starting out as experts in teaching English to those with zero or very basic English proficiency, we have since branched out to encompass Employable English skills for school, university, business purposes as well as becoming a job preparation and digital education provider. Through various education, social empowerment programmes, an online education platform: Progressive Web app and android app targeted for the bottom 40 population, SOLS 24/7 works unconditionally towards transforming underserved communities to become aware of their true potential, break the cycle of poverty and move towards middle-class society. SOLS 24/7 provides free education, vocational and social empowerment programmes to communities with a strong focus in Malaysia and Indonesia. Over 550,000 students in 7 countries over the last 21 years. Over 100 full-time team members from more than 20 countries. In addition to providing services to those in need, our track record includes providing English training, Digital Skills, NGO transformation & crowdfunding programmes to government ministries, agencies, private and public corporations, as well as universities and schools. Over the years SOLS has implemented nationwide programs and pioneered solutions in Education, Renewable Energy, Technology for NGOs and Community Mental Health. SOLS 24/7 is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, registered in Malaysia with registration number 811025T. Mission Our mission is to serve, educate & empower the bottom 40% of the population with FREE education, personal development & employment support. Vision SOLS 24/7 envisions that people from all communities – regardless of race, religion or gender – will have access to education and social empowerment services, resulting in developed societies with equal opportunities for all. To learn more about SOLS 24/7, you can visit our website at https://www.sols247.org/

Volunteering with SOLS 24/7 Teacher Network Community

Would you like to use your skills to help underserved communities? As a non-profit organization, we rely on support from volunteers like you to help us reach and serve more B40 communities. The role would require volunteers to teach and deliver our modules to the B40 community for a span of 6 months or 12 months. This is depending on the skills, experience and interest of the volunteer and which programmes they would select- short course/long course. Teaching will be entirely on an online platform. Requirements for this role: 1. Passionate about giving back to the community. 2. Tech savvy - Able to navigate through Zoom, Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Slides, Google Document, Google Sheets) and phone apps. 3. Has a stable internet connection (at least 5mbps) 4. Proficient in English (B1/B2) in speaking, reading and writing. 5. Able to commit at least 4 hours a week for live online classes and offline preparation time. 6. Has good interpersonal skills (communication, responsibility, dependable, motivated, patient) 7. Has a Bachelor’s Degree in any field or at least 5 years working experience. 8. Open-minded about diversity of cultures, gender and communities. 9. Flexible to the SOLS teaching methodology. Nice to haves: 1. Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia 2. Has teaching/online teaching experience. 3. Has an understanding of the B40 community and their struggles or willing to learn about it. Benefits of becoming a teacher with SOLS 24/7 1. Gaining a sense of accomplishment and motivation when helping another improve their circumstances of life. Becoming a teacher with SOLS 24/7 is making a difference in the community and creating impact. 2. Improves mental wellbeing and creates a sense of purpose. SOLS 24/7 teaching methodology allows a person to incorporate positive energy and enthusiasm into its delivery while keeping the content solid. So, you get to have fun while creating impact! 3. Helps you develop new skills and improve old ones. SOLS 24/7 will provide support throughout your teacher experience with us and together we will embark on this journey. 4. Discovering a new passion! This could have been your true calling all along! 5. Making meaningful connections through student-teacher interactions and with the SOLS 24/7 team! Join us and be a part of the SOLS 24/7 Teacher Network! What SOLS 24/7 provides the teacher: 1. All the materials needed for the delivery. 2. Training prior to the delivery of sessions. 3. Support throughout the teaching experience. 4. A badge and certification from SOLS 24/7 upon the completion of the term. To volunteer, go to https://www.sols247.org/volunteer