Description

Coach sports to disadavantaged kids in this amazing continent and help us improve health, education and build life skills through the power of sport.

Projects range from 4 to 12 weeks so are ideal for a summer project or gap year experience.

The African Continent.
From the baking desserts in the north to the cool beaches in the south, Africa is a continent of spectacular landscapes, awesome wildlife and rich culture. Africa is also a continent of sporting prowess and sporting talent. Sadly, however, there is a lack of sporting opportunities for many young athletes. Fortunately, you can address this imbalance by joining one of our volunteer sports projects in Africa during your sports gap year or a volunteer sports holiday.

A sports coaching project in Africa really is the perfect way to travel Africa while volunteering with African children who are eager to play sports and be coached in sport.

Visit our website to receive a FREE brochure and start planning that experience of a lifetime!

Sporting Opportunities Projects by Country.
Ghana: Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football/Soccer, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis and Volleyball.

South Africa: Basketball, Cricket, Football/Soccer, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.

Highlights

*Ghana Travel Highlights:
- Swimming under the Wli Waterfalls - the tallest in West Africa!
- Kakum National Park canopy walk - enjoy the forest on another level!
- Elmina Slave Castle - a fascinating insight into the African slave trade.
- Watching the sunrise at Mole National Park - Ghana's very own game reserve.

Ghana Fun Facts:
- Lake Volta is the world's largest man-made lake
- The shape of a person's coffin often reflects their occupation
- A tro-tro is a Ghanaian minibus used regularly by locals and tourists

*South Africa Travel Highlights:
- A Big Five Safari - your chance to see some of Africa's famous wildlife
- Climbing Table Mountain for spectacular views of Cape Town
- A wine tour in the Stellenbosch Valley - find a new favourite in this renowned region
- Walking in the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains

South Africa Fun Facts:
- South Africa has 11 official languages
- Charlize Theron was the first South African to win an Oscar for Best Actress in 2004
- Lekker means 'cool/awesome'

Travel Types

• Rugby
• Safari
• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No prior coaching experience or qualifications are required, but a basic understanding of the game and/or playing experience is necessary.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1595

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

All your food, accommodation, support in-country and back home, project equipment, some project transport, some social excursions and pre-departure help and advice are included. You will also need to budget for flights, travel insurance and personal spending money.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18 to 35

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 20

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 Days

Sporting Opportunities's Mission Statement

The mission is to provide fun and rewarding sporting opportunities for children and young athletes while also offering volunteer sports coaches the chance to live, work and travel overseas as part of a life changing gap year, career break or volunteer holiday. The organisation also organises tailor-made Sports Tours and Sports Camps. You dont need recognised qualifications or lots of coaching experience to join the sports projects, just a passion for sport and a basic grounding in the sport(s) you want to coach.

Year Founded

2009