I found out about buddy-boxes by following @MrsHumanities on Twitter, after discovering the #teacher5aday hash-tag/movement at the end of last year when I was suffering from burnout/depression. I actually teach in Germany, but this whole idea of #teacher5aday appealed to me so much that I just joined in, and no one seems to worry that… Continue reading Hello from Germany
Since starting on the buddy box scheme with @mrshumanities in the spring term of 2016, I have really enjoyed it. My buddy is in Germany and as German teacher I have found this fantastic because it allows not only a well-being exchange but also a cultural exchange. I have sent my buddy things she misses… Continue reading International Buddies
Over time the number of global participants has been growing. We now have volunteers in Germany, Singapore, Australia and the USA. How incredible is that? In order to match people effectively a couple of new questions have been added to the sign up form. This will enable me to find buddies quicker for international volunteers.… Continue reading Going Global
