Volunteer Opportunity

SPORT COACH VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP OVERSEAS

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    October 9, 2024, 8:30 AM GMT-4
    End Date:
    November 7, 2024, 4:30 PM GMT-4
    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Children & Youth, Community Development, Community Development, Education
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided
    Housing Available
    Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation:
    Groups Welcome
    Families Welcome
    Wheelchair Accessible
    International Volunteers Welcome

    Description

    SPORT COACH VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP OVERSEAS

    Sport coaching volunteering projects overseas that you can go as part of your work experience ,gap year or career break,or just as a volunteering holiday is ready and waiting for you in Africa.Whether you just love sport or you're a professional, we have a project for you! Sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Badminton, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Surfing, Capoeira and more! No experience required other than a desire to use Sport to help others. Use your skills to Coach in underprivileged communities. Sport teaches a multitude of skills, such as team spirit, social interaction, fair play, competitiveness, leadership, healthy living and just good old fashion fun. It is a fantastic way to improve the lives of others. You can coach as a full time placement, or alongside another volunteer placement.

    Africa is a sport loving continent and this activity often help to detect young talent among the youths, Keep them out of crime such as rape,drug and stealing..You will guide them with sport activities , inspiring them to make positive changes as far as sport is concern.Your present will let them discover the talent they have and why not settling as a career.Airport pickup on arrival,

    OUR ACCOMMODATION , MEALS AND AMENITIES

    Volunteers are accommodated in volunteer houses and you chose to share or not to share a room. Free wifi,swimming pool and a gym for volunteers.we recommend volunteers to bring their own towel and toiletries. The accommodation is safe and secure with the houses located in a safe area in town near the community where volunteers work. Living is comfortable and the volunteer houses have electricity and running water with Western toilets.

    our volunteers receive three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and meals served in the volunteer house are typically Western-style. Breakfast consists of self-serve tea, coffee, toast and cereal. At breakfast time, volunteers are also provided with food for making a sandwich as a packed lunch for their project, this is particularly important for Teaching volunteers to note, as your day usually ends after lunch. Dinner consists of dishes containing meat, vegetables and a starch, such as potatoes, bread or pasta. Bottled water is readily available in and you should budget approximately US$2 per week for this (5 liters per day), however tap water is fine to drink in the volunteer houses and most other areas. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know as we program and make arrangements for you. However, we need to stress the point that you should expect to eat more as you normally do at home. We will do our best to see that you are well taken care of, but also as a volunteer.

    VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

    Orientation is taken by our team at our offices . Orientation begins on the morning of your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program – Introduction to our Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Africa, Introduction to your project and placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.

    VOLUNTEER WEEK

    First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a local coordinator and introduced to our placement staff you will be working with.

    Weekdays: A typical volunteer day would be as follows:

    7.00 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house.

    9.00 AM you will leave home and travel to your placements. Work and hours dependent on you.

    1.00 PM - 2.00 PM Lunch break. You will take a packed lunch to your placements, prepared in the morning.

    12.00 PM - 2.00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. You are free to travel back to the volunteer house, go sight seeing, or do some shopping.

    7.00 PM Dinner at the volunteer house.

    VOLUNTEER WEEKENDS

    On the weekends, you have spare time to relax or take the opportunity to explore touristic sights. Long weekends can be taken if you wish to on safari, or travel to places further afield. Although there are no cooks or staff during the weekend, food supplies are stored in the kitchen at the

    Sport coaching volunteering projects overseas that you can go as part of your work experience ,gap year or career break,or just as a volunteering holiday is ready and waiting for you in Africa.Whether you just love sport or you're a professional, we have a project for you! Sports include Football, Rugby, Cricket, Badminton, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, Athletics, Surfing, Capoeira and more! No experience required other than a desire to use Sport to help others. Use your skills to Coach in underprivileged communities. Sport teaches a multitude of skills, such as team spirit, social interaction, fair play, competitiveness, leadership, healthy living and just good old fashion fun. It is a fantastic way to improve the lives of others. You can coach as a full time placement, or alongside another volunteer placement.

    Africa is a sport loving continent and this activity often help to detect young talent among the youths, Keep them out of crime such as rape,drug and stealing..You…

    Location

    On-site
    N3, Douala, Littoral Region None, Cameroon
    Western Region

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