One of the most profound effects of volunteer teaching is the way it shapes volunteers’ perspectives on education, poverty, and social inequality. Working directly with students from marginalized backgrounds, volunteers gain firsthand insight into the struggles faced by disadvantaged communities. A volunteer from  volunteer teaching program named KK-ALAY quotes,

“Hindi siya basta basta na magtuturo ka or magbabasa or magsusulat, para matulungan mo talaga nang effectively and efficiently yung community, kailangan mo talaga muna maintindihan yung nature around them, and then customize your solution to that problem encounter.”

This experience fosters deep empathy and a stronger sense of social responsibility. Many volunteer teachers report that their time serving in these communities changed their outlook on life, making them more aware of the importance of accessible education and inspiring them to continue advocating for positive change.