Description

If you are interested in coaching sports in schools overseas, Peru is a great choice to spend time as a volunteer. School sports are extremely popular in the Sacred Valley of Peru, with volleyball high on the agenda. Wherever you go you are sure to see children playing volleyball in the streets. Basketball and soccer are also popular games.

If you have a passion for developing sports you can help to coach children in the local area as a volunteer sports coach. While volunteering abroad you could dedicate your time to the sport you love or help with a variety of games. You can also combine your sports placement with teaching English. Just let us know where your interests lie once you have applied, and we will match you to a suitable school.

You can volunteer on a Sports coaching project in Peru without any previous experience of coaching, although it is fantastic if you already have some. Volunteers are welcome no matter what stage of life they are at - during a college summer vacation, gap year from education, a career break or even as an alternative vacation. All we ask is that you have a passion for sports and a desire to help others to develop their own sports abilities.

We offer our volunteer sport coaches the opportunity to work with Physical Education teachers at local schools in the morning and then work in the afternoon at a sports placement at the Apu Pitusirary sports center, located in the town of Calca in the Sacred Valley. The center is also an official sporting academy for one of the biggest football teams in Peru, Alianza Lima.

At this center there are opportunities for coaching soccer, basketball and volleyball. There are around one hundred-and-fifty children who attend this sports project, ranging in age from 6 to 14 years old. This project provides our volunteer coaches with an excellent variety of skills and talent to work with.

Highlights

The main emphasis of the Apu Pitusirary sports project is to get as many children involved as possible. Giving local children an opportunity to participate in team sports not only increases their health and fitness levels, but also gives them a sense of belonging to a team of people with a common goal. This can have positive benefits for the wider society because the youth in the local community are engaged in wholesome activities, which give them structure and purpose.

A further goal of the center is to develop the standard of sports in the area. Though they currently offer just soccer, basketball and volleyball, they are always eager to develop other areas, so let us know what you can offer. Please also let us know if you would like to focus on one particular sport or get involved with a variety of games.

Qualifications

None.

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Medical services
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

The price of each placement includes all your food and accommodation, transfers to and from the airport, full travel and medical insurance plus support and 24 hour back-up from our staff based around the world.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Culture
• Sports
• Volunteering
• Youth
• Youth Development

Typical Volunteer

Open-minded with a desire to travel.

Age Range

16-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992