TESOL's success depends upon the initiative of members to share, educate, and support. Volunteers with TESOL gain valuable experience and learn what it means to be part of a thriving community of educators. Consider volunteering with TESOL today.
Call for Council Volunteers
These Professional Councils are seeking new volunteer applications. The deadline to apply is
8 February.
Call for Convention Program Strand Coordinators
The Conferences Professional Council is seeking
strand coordinators and assistant strand coordinators to work on the 2022 and 2023 convention programs. The deadline to apply is
8 February.
There are many ways to get involved with TESOL, and in many different capacities. Find out how you can get involved today and start connecting with your colleagues worldwide to make a difference in your profession.
TESOL is an organization of volunteers, so its success depends upon the initiative of leaders to share their vision for the field, stay informed on trends and concerns, inform others, and generate interest and collaboration among members. Serving in a leadership capacity for the association offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Become a Reviewer
TESOL has several volunteer opportunities to become a reviewer for convention session proposals, awards, and grants. Serving the association as a reviewer ensures that TESOL is providing the most innovative and in-demand sessions at the annual convention, and also recognizing important contributions to the field.
Reviewer Type |
Application Opens |
Application Deadline |
Basic Qualifications |
TESOL 2021 Convention Sessions |
1 May 2020 |
22 May 2020 |
TESOL Member, reliable internet access, access to a PDF reader, available to review between 17 June and 7 July 2020. |
TESOL Awards |
1 July 2020 |
15 September 2020 |
TESOL Member, reliable internet access, not an award applicant for the award you are reviewing, available to review in October |