Description

Unique placement to coach swimming to poor Kenyan school children in local hotel pool. This hands-on volunteer project could potentially save lives and instill confidence and skills in children who are in need of strong role models. Few children in Africa get the chance to learn how to swim! Here you can make a difference by providing quality coaching for children who really need it. Other than the ability to swim, you don't need any qualifications to do this project.

What You Will Gain From Doing This Project::
- An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Africa.
- New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
- An entry on your CV or resume that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market
- The enormous satisfaction of helping underprivileged children and knowing that you made a difference to them
- And best of all.. an unforgettable experience!

Project Overview:
This project is a truly rewarding one as these children have never had anyone before who can teach them the correct techniques involved with swimming. Also, you'll not only be coaching the children a sport, but also an important life skill as well.

You'll work at one school and also have the opportunity to coach at a second school if you'd like to add some extra hours of work. The school doesn't have its own pool on the grounds, so coaching takes place just outside Mombasa in a hotel swimming pool. They kindly allow the school children to use their facilities for swimming lessons.

The children's existing level of swimming is fairly basic and you'll need to teach them about water safety as well. Lessons will take place during the school's PE periods, on Mondays to Fridays, in the mornings and afternoons. The school also takes part in 3 swimming galas each year against other local schools. The dates of these galas are normally around early April, early August and mid November and you can assist in these galas if they fall during your placement.

Additional Activities You Can Do While On This Project:
* 1-Week Swahili Language Course: Kick-start your time in Kenya with An optional
* 1-week language course that will intensify your Kenyan adventure!
* Exploring The Country: There are many beautiful beaches in the region that you can go to during the weekends. You're within fairly easy reach of some of the world's most famous Game Reserves, like the Masai Mara with its huge populations of Big Five animals. There are also loads of tourist sights to see as well as cultural activities. African towns and villages are fascinating and so different to what we're used to in the Western world.

This project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Kenya, or you can venture further afield into Zambia and Zimbabwe to take part in one of our fascinating projects there.

Highlights

What To Do Next:
Talk to us - We're there to help you.
Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!
If you'd like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us!

If you'd like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we'll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen. It's as easy as that.

Location:
The Swimming Coaching placement is based near the beautiful Island of Mombasa. With Mombasa being situated on the coast, it is essential for children to learn how to swim because many children suffer fatal drowning accidents each year in the sea. If you volunteer on this project, it will hopefully do something to reduce these terrible accidents.

Accommodation:
Your accommodation will vary, depending on which school you're placed in. We have different types of accommodation, but you will most likely live with a local family. Volunteers and family members frequently become very good friends and even stay in touch once the volunteers have left the country. Living with a family also gives you the opportunity to experience the true African experience from the inside and not just as a "tourist" on the surface of the country.

"My family were fantastic and went beyond their duties to make me welcome. Njeri [Travellers' Mombasa Organiser] was always helpful should I need anything." Caroline Chadwick

Our Users Say...
"Njeri is delightful, isn't she? A really lovely, helpful, welcoming lady. Arriving at the house at nearly 8pm was a (wonderful) eye opener. The mararus, the noise, pot holes, people... You will know how lovely the family is, so warm & welcoming and with a 'hurricane lamp' I settled in my room and began to unpack.
The heat, amazingly, doesn't affect me at all. I feel alive, younger (!), fitter (and HAPPIER) than I've ever been, and nothing bothers me. All of us at Travellers meet with Njeri weekly as you may know & it is a lovely, friendly, happy evening."

"Yes, I've been out evenings! We attended a Gala dinner in aid of the marvellous Wema Centre on Friday. Fabulous food, & the kids from Wema plus street kids sang & performed wonderfully." Angela Cotton

Travel Types

• Sports
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and of course, the ability to swim! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit Sports enthusiasts who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of a different culture and who have initiative.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Varies depending on length. Starts at 1,045 for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Living stipend
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All meals are provided, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat).

You'll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you'll see them frequently.

Pre-departure you'll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Experience Required

yes

No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and the ability to swim!

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

This placement would suit people who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of a different culture and who have initiative. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a love of children! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities.

Age Range

Our volunteers are between the ages of 17-100+!!

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

within 5 working days

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Travellers Worldwide's Mission Statement

Travellers Worldwide organises all types of worthwhile and beneficial voluntary placements in local communities. We also provide Work Experience & Internship opportunities, as well as different types of Courses and study abroad options. We have many diverse projects, from teaching underprivileged or refugee children in schools, orphanages and care homes, to conservation and rehabilitation of endangered animals, such as orangutans, lion cubs, dolphins, elephants. Our aim is to make a difference to the communities we work in and to facilitate personal and professional growth in our volunteers. We employ local people in our destination countries and local providers of goods and services, thus ensuring we have a positive impact on the community. Our ethos encompasses mutual respect, cultural exchange, responsible travel and a beneficial outcome for all. Travellers also arranges work experience placements in Journalism, Law, Veterinary, Medicine, Tourism, Architecture, and many more. There are also opportunities to learn languages and other skills such as Capoeira in Brazil, Tango in Argentina or Flying in South Africa. These projects are unique - and tailored to suit you! Our placements are flexible (2 weeks to 1 year) and on most you can choose your own start and finish dates. No qualifications are required, just an enthusiasm to experience a new culture! Full support is provided within the country, with friendly and conscientious staff, ensuring a safe and exciting way to experience a brand new culture! Placements are also very sociable: you'll make friends with the other international volunteers and often volunteers travel together after their placement and during their free weekends. We help you to Make a Difference and have an exciting adventure travel experience!

Year Founded

1995

Travellers Worldwide is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.