Yesterday, I came across the concept of "virtual volunteering," or volunteering in remote places online. You don't have to leave your house to help. All you have to do is log in online and choose a task.

There are hundreds of tasks to be done. For instance, a person with epilepsy might post a Youtube video asking for help setting his website. If you're interested, you can help him virtually. Communicate with him over Skype and start helping.

If you're like me who has an experience in teaching English online, there are students waiting for your lessons. These are mostly kids from South Asia, South America, and even Africa.

Do you want to help these kids? Or perhaps you want to teach English online for money. If so, I've listed the steps so you can start teaching.

Step 1. Ensure that you have a stable Internet connection.

You might need to download lessons and send files, so your connection has to be stable. A speed of 1 Mbps is okay, but if you can go more than this, the better.

Step 2. Set up a Skype account.

Private companies offering online English classes use either Skype or their own system to deliver online classes. Skype is not only free, but it's also reliable.

Step 3. Download free books or create your own lessons.

Creating your own lessons can be a lengthy process. If you don't have a background in education, or at least have an experience creating lesson plans, it's best to download free books or buy a new one.

That said, decide what topics you want to teach. Are you interested in teaching grammar? Is pronunciation better for you? After selecting one topic, you can easily decide on your book.

Here are some best-selling grammar books available for purchase on Amazon.

Step 4. Decide how long one class will last.

Will you teach your students one hour everyday, every week, every Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays? This of course depends on your schedule and how much time you're willing to commit.

Step 5. Search for virtual volunteering tasks, or advertise your own.

There are NGOs that handle virtual volunteering tasks, so all you have to do is to rely on Google to find them.

Or better yet, create your own website, video, or ad promoting your free services.

Before you finally teach a student, you might want to put your skills to the test (or at least hone it). Create your own spiels if needed, and take your time to be comfortable with Skype.