Description

Sport Coaching Abroad
The Sports program is for those volunteers who are interested in physical activity. Share your passion for football with Nigerian children from deprived backgrounds. Working in communities, you will help them to develop their sporting skills. The level of talent existing in NIgeria was highlighted by the frequent performances in world tournaments and also appearances of many Nigerian players in English and other foreign leagues. Indeed, sporting activities in terms of soccer/football is gradually been understood by most populace in the country. You will have the opportunity to help harness and develop that talent! The organization runs the program in collaboration with soccer clubs (divisions 1&2 and colts), schools, colleges.

Volunteer's Role

Work with children from various deprived backgrounds, including orphans, street children and children with disabilities. Help by developing their football talent and offering them care, support and education.

The Football Volunteer(s) Program operates in mainly the state capital-jalingo and also in karim lamido. During your program, you will have the opportunity to take part in the following program activities:

* Assist coaches in football classes through skill development, coordination skills, game preparation and training drills.
* Help in the organization of training sessions and competitions
* Referee short games for children at the project and in the local community
* Give advice and lessons on football tactics
* Teach new sports exercises and provide advice on health issues and requirements
* Take part in football camps and local tournaments(if there is any during your stay)
* Optional teaching within the local schools

In your spare hours each day you will also have the fantastic opportunity to teach within local schools in area placed. The schools will vary in their facilities, but generally consist of a few classrooms with wooden desks and a blackboard, so there are loads of opportunities for you to be creative in your role and make the lessons memorable for the children!

The human resource services required includes the following:
* Physiologists
* Physical trainers
* Dietitians
* Professionals
* Coaches/Club managers
* Academy instructors
* Volunteer footballers

This opportunity is rewarding and boosts your resume. You can also discover your potential talent and future career in Football/Soccer through this project.

Sports Coaching Supplies
* Jerseys,
* Keeper's gloves
* Footballs
* Boots
* Whistles

And other sporting apparel and equipment.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Athletics
• Sports
• Youth
• Youth Development

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

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

five days

African Rural Volunteers's Mission Statement

Is to give people in rural communities access to standard and vital facilities in areas such as medical, educational and humanitarian fields.

Year Founded

2008