Description

As a volunteer you will be assisting with sports activities at a school in the disadvantaged community of Ocean View. The school was founded in 1971 and is a well established school within its community. There are approximately 1200 children and only 34 teachers at the school and although the school would really love to be in a position to employ a full time sport specialist they are unable to do so for financial reasons. Your help as a sports volunteer is desperately needed.

Highlights

Program Details:

Through your assistance the children will be able to benefit from your sports coaching and be more involved with sports activities. There are seven grades at the school and each of them has physical education as part of their school curriculum. In the morning from 8am to 1pm you will be assisting with the physical education classes of each the grades and in the afternoon you will be helping with the after school activities including athletics, netball and soccer.

You will be able to select the sports that you are interested in coaching, whether it is football, netball or athletics. You also have the opportunity to introduce other games and sports, but please note that the equipment may not necessarily be available. If you wish to coach a different sport, you can bring some basic equipment with you which would be great if you could also donate to the program.

Children from the disadvantaged communities often have very little. Most children have never played football with a real ball before and usually use footballs made up of crushed plastic bags that have been tied together. Just by being able to organize the a game of football with a real ball will make such a big difference to the children!

You will be working Monday to Thursday from 8am to 3pm and Friday from 8am to 12pm. Your weekends will be free for you to explore and do what you want!

Travel Types

• Rugby
• Volunteering
• Polo
• Martial Arts
• Soccer/Football
• Sports

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,359.00

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

What's Included:

* Met on arrival at the airport by a representative
* Transfer from airport to volunteer accommodation in Fish Hoek
* Accommodation - shared dormitory room in volunteer house
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure help desk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Sports
• Street Kids
• Teaching
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005