• Good Health And Well-Being

Football Coach for the Red Lions

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Make people smile everyday
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of life - There is no hurry in life!
  • Grow as a person by leaving your comfort zone and learning about a different culture
  • Stay at our Volunteer-House with like-minded people and make friends for life
  • Travel an amazingly beautiful country

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteer as a football coach in Ghana and train the kids at the "Red Lion Soccer Academy". The Red Lions are a football club sponsored by You4Ghana.

You4Ghana sponsors the Red Lion Soccer Academy since the beginning of 2017. The club consists of a U11, a U13 and a U15 team. We have rented a clubhouse where the players are fed and some also live. Our two Ghanaian coaches, who also look after the kids, would be very ...

About the program

You4Ghana sponsors the Red Lion Soccer Academy since the beginning of 2017. The club consists of a U11, a U13 and a U15 team. We have rented a clubhouse where the players are fed and some also live. Our two Ghanaian coaches, who also look after the kids, would be very happy to receive support. Training takes place from Tuesday to Friday and games are played on weekends. The boys who live in the academy can also be tutored or supported in any other way. So if you have some footballing experience and enjoy training, then contact us. The Red Lions are looking forward to meeting you! Our volunteers are not restricted to one project. If you want to experience different types of work and get diverse impressions, you are welcome to work in more than one project. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Ghana!

Typical day

Since the players go to school during the week, practice starts Tuesday-Friday around 4pm. Mondays are off. On the weekend there are normally league matches. The volunteer can join the team to the matches or take the weekends off. It is recommended to work in one of our other projects in the morning ...

Typical day

Since the players go to school during the week, practice starts Tuesday-Friday around 4pm. Mondays are off. On the weekend there are normally league matches. The volunteer can join the team to the matches or take the weekends off. It is recommended to work in one of our other projects in the morning before practice starts. Otherwise you will have a lot of free time. This is not mandatory though. If you want to relax, you are more than welcome to do so.

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer ...

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer house or with a host family. The Kwahu Highlands offer plenty of opportunities for day trips. At nearby Lake Volta you can take a boat trip or go swimming. Diverse hiking trails to the peaks of the mountains offer wonderful views over the valleys and the Ghanaian jungle. At the markets in the larger villages, many exciting things can be purchased, and during the rainy season, the numerous waterfalls offer an alternative shower. At Easter, people from all over Ghana come to Kwahu to celebrate the biggest festival of the country. Nothing compares to this crazy event! Anyone planning on coming to Ghana around this time should not miss the Easter celebration.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by You4Ghana e.V.

The following services are included:

  • Transfer from the airport to the accommodation
  • Placement in a single/double/triple bedroom or in a host family
  • 3 meals a day
  • Electricity and water (can be unreliable in Ghana)
  • Contribution to the projects
  • Starter package to prepare you for your stay
  • Support before your departure and throughout your entire stay
  • Ghanaian SIM-Card
  • Assistance with your visa application and visa extension
  • List of your fellow travellers
  • Certificate after your return

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Pick up from the airport to the accomodation provided. Driving time: 2-3 hours depending on traffic.

Accommodation

In our volunteer houses up to 20 people can be accommodated in single or double bedrooms. Showers with running water and electricity are available. In addition, water tanks are available in case of water shortage. The rooms are lockable and equipped with mosquito protection.All houses have common areas for social gatherings and eating together. Located near the volunteer houses there are many bars where you can have a refreshing drink after work or celebrate with the locals on the weekends

Food & Beverages

Three meals a day are provided in our accommodations by our cook. She cooks a variation of European and Ghanaian food so you can get used to the Ghanaian cuisine.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The project can be started at anytime during the year!

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 590€
50 weeks (max. stay) 4,810€
Average fees 121€/week

Program fees

121€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with You4Ghana e.V. during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

You4Ghana e.V.

Excellent 4.8 rating (25 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Torben

Spoken languages: English, German

About the project

You4Ghana offers socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

Meet your organization

Welcome to You4Ghana! We are happy you found your way to our page. We are offering socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

According to our motto "Work & Grow", our aim is the long-term improvement of the quality of life of the people in our projects. We specifically focus on supplying people with clean drinking water, the construction of sanitation facilities, supporting the education sector, as well as working with children. At the same time it is important to us to create a dialogue between the volunteers and the residents. By working together in projects, both sides have a lot to learn from each other. Those who approach these people with respect will gain insight into a whole new world.


We own a volunteer house in which up to 20 volunteers can live together. For those who want to experience the Ghanaian culture and everyday life even more, we also offer accommodation in host families. Whatever you decide, one thing is certain: anyone who undertakes this journey with an open and tolerance attitude will have an unforgettable time and experience incredible things.


25 reviews · rating4.8

I got the possibility to help the coach of the academy in obo with training and also lead a few training lessons myself. it was very uncomplicated, I got sick for a week and had to cancel training and he even came to our house and looked for me wishing my a speedy recovery. People there were really ...
Hannah Janz rating5

2020 at Football Coach for the Red Lions

I was so excited for my trip to Ghana cause it has been a dream of me since I’m a little girl to explore the African continent. February 2020 the time has come. I flew to Ghana without any big expectations, just knowing that it’s gonna be a great experience I’d never gonna miss. I landed in ...
Peter Kimmel rating4.4

2018 at Football Coach for the Red Lions

Google Translator: It was a great time that I will never regret. The organization is small and that's why everything was very familiar. We would be well looked after. The projects were mostly fun. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Original Message: Alles super War eine ...
Meine Zeit in Ghana bei Torben war absolut hervorragend. Die Betreuung und Hilfe vor Ort, um sich um sich im Land zurecht zu finden und eine tolle Zeit zu haben, waren wirklich super. Die Unterkunft im Volunteer House ist wärmstens zu empfehlen, da hier auch viele andere Volunteers (v.a. Deutsche) ...
I am Svenja from Germany. I study medicin at Ruhr-Universität Bochum and did an internship for 30 days at the Government Hospital in Obomeng. I had an amazing time not only at the hospital but also with the You4Ghana team. It was really easy to organise the trip and they helped me with everything. ..
Mina Wagner rating4.8

2023 at Support a Teacher

It was my first experinece abroad/volunteering abd I had the best six weeks ever. Everything was organized and someone picked me up from the airport. It felt super safe, everyone from the organization was super nice, helpful and always there for me. The work was a lot of fun and it was possible ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Obomeng

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