Sport

Vacancy: Sport
Company: Projects Abroad
Category: Football, Rugby , Multi Sports
Dates: Placements run all year round- you decide!
Cost: This varies depending on where you would like to go
Support in place: Dedicated staff in each country available 24 hours a day, Full support before during and after your placement
Age limit: 16+

Volunteering on one of our sports placements is an  enriching experience for any sports enthusiast. It allows them the opportunity to pass on their knowledge and skills of their favourite past-time to those who are underprivileged and less fortunate.

Our sports placements are  open all year round in: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia Cambodia, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Jamaica, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Peru, Senegal and South Africa. In any of these destinations, our volunteers will be directly involved in coaching within the local community. They can also take the role of co-ordinating events and small competitions to monitor practice and encourage progression. Through sport we aim to: improve physical fitness and mental well being, create a fun and enjoyable learning environment, allow participants to form good social relationships and to facilitate a positive path for development.

Whatever your interests we are sure to have a sports placement to suit you. Currently we run placements in: Football, Rugby, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Badminton, Tennis, and Water sports. There are also opportunities for you to expand on this too, even if your an experienced hurler just let us know and we can accommodate for this.

There are also opportunities to do school sports. This involves teaching your favourite sport as an extra -curricular activity in local schools and care centres. As many of the schools we work in are understaffed the children do not have the opportunity or access to such activities within their curriculum. Offering them the chance to learn sport is greatly appreciated and they are always extremely eager to see what you can show them.

In some cases volunteers must also be prepared for the tables to be turned on them when the children decide it's time for you to learn one of their local sports; a spot of Mongolian wrestling for example, or a lively game of the Indian favourite Kabbadi!

Why do a sports placement?

In Developing countries many children are not given the same basic opportunities as the rest of the world. One great way of addressing this issue is by introducing sport within these communities. By taking part on one of our sports placements you will be providing the children with: An improved fitness and wellbeing, a good learning environment, non-sports related life skills and a reduced risk of disease.

You do not have to be an experienced player or coach to get involved; all you require is a good and a desire to impart this to others. Your role will be wide and varied, but there are certain criteria which are most definitely needed - including enthusiasm, knowledge of skills and techniques and a warm, approachable manner.

From doing one of these placements you will feel a great sense of reward and achievement. You will find it very satisfying knowing you have created a sense of team-work and understanding among the local communities, all while having a fun-filled time!

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