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.
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, Submit Proposals, or Apply for Awards
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.
Additionally, TESOL offers the opportunity for both members and non-members to submit proposals for convention sessions, awards, and grant opportunities. See below for more information on reviewer, proposal, and award opportunities.
Reviewers
| Reviewer Type |
Application Opens |
Application Deadline |
Basic Qualifications |
| TESOL 2020 Convention Sessions |
1 May 2019 |
9 May 2019 |
TESOL Member, reliable internet access, access to a PDF reader, available to review between July and August 2019 |
| TESOL Awards |
1 July 2019 |
15 September 2019 |
TESOL Member, reliable internet access, not an award applicant for the award you are reviewing, available to review in October |
| TESOL Mini-Grants |
May 2019 |
15 June 2019 |
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Proposal and Award Applications
| Proposal/Award |
Application Opens |
Application Deadline |
Basic Qualifications |
| TESOL 2020 Convention Session Proposal |
May 2019 |
10 June 2019 |
Please see the list of requirements and tips on the TESOL 2020 proposal page |
| TESOL Teacher of the Year |
15 May 2019 |
19 July 2019 |
Must have been a classroom teacher for at least 3 years and not a previous recipient of this award. Both TESOL Members and non-members are eligible. |
| TESOL Awards |
1 July 2019 |
1 October 2019 |
Please see each award's application criteria on its information page. |
| TESOL Mini Grants |
May 2019 |
1 October 2019 |
TESOL Member, not a current member of the Research Professional Council, recipients must agree to meet several deadlines to share progress. More information can be found on the mini-grant info page. |