Jobs that help others?

Native English language teachers are needed abroad, and will be forever. I say "native" because foreigners want their English teacher to be a good model for their developing pronunciation skills, as well as having cultural knowledge. The whole world wants to learn English, but where you would be most "needed" is in those countries with a lower socioeconomic level, but you will earn a lot less in those countries. If this does not dissuade you, then you might consider the Peace Corps. If you want to get your degree and then go abroad and earn decent money, then Asia is the place to go. A college degree is usually required to teach English, and some teaching experience. You do not have to have a degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is usually a one year Master's, but it would help you get the best ignments and highest pay. Europe is a little trickier because the United Kingdom is a member of the European Union, which allows its members' citizens to work without having to get a work permit. Getting permission to work in Europe is a real challenge for Americans. It can be done, and many Europeans want to learn American English for a variety of reasons. Having a Master's Degree in TOEFL would be most helpful in Europe. And since you want to live abroad, you might as well learn a foreign language or two. Asian languages are hardest but, again, would probably be most beneficial economically. Also, there are many many charitable organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating abroad. Go a library to find a list of them and contact them to find out what kinds of skills they need. A final word about languages: Obviously, the more competence in a foreign language you have, the more useful you will be to others, and the amount of fun you have and the quality of your experience will be directly proportional to the level you have attained in the foreign language of the country you are working in. You'd think this was obvious, but I have seen many young Americans abroad who find themselves living in English speaking "ghettos", cutting themselves off from the richness of the experience that only a language can afford. Remember this: for every language you have, another life you have.