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Sports/Football Coaching Volunteer Program in Ghana

by: St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

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Get involved with sports and youth development in Ghana, helping to promote a healthier, happier, and more active lifestyle. Whether you are a qualified instructor looking to develop and stretch your skills or a sports enthusiast wanting to gain more experience, this program is designed for you. Sports are an important part of many children’s day-to-day lives. Social and essential life skills can be learned whilst having a bit of fun with friends. Here at St. Miracle Works, we have worked hard to allow volunteers to get involved in the local sporting community. Our sports program is available throughout the year, flexible, and located in rural areas in Ghana. Football Volunteer Tasks: During your time coaching football in the afternoons, you will be responsible for developing the basic skills and techniques of young football players. You will coordinate coaching sessions around topics such as the development of ball control, accurate passing, keeping possession, game tactics, and moving into space. Assisting coaches in planning match strategies and practice games. Assisting with team selection and may even be required to be ‘on the bench’ for weekend or evening matches.

Program Highlights

Make friends from around the world and share lasting memories.

Spend one or more weeks in rural Ghana and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Travel to Ghana where you help train and nurture young, talented footballers in rural communities.

Go on weekend excursions or join events together with other SMWEF volunteers and interns.

Gain invaluable experience through sports and football coaching for Ghanaian children.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Ghana
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Sports
  • Street Children
  • Teaching
  • Youth
  • Youth Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 7-12 Months
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Certificate of Completion

Refund Policy

Partial Refund

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application
  • Other
  • Phone/Video Interview

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