från 731€

Briljant 4.7rating (200)

Sports Coach & Assistant

location
1 - 20 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Verifierad av Volunteer World
  Utmärkt Svarsfrekvens

Höjdpunkter

  • Teach rules, strategies and inspire young students
  • Create cultural exchange opportunities through communication with locals
  • Develop your teaching skills, gain practical experience and develop as a coach
  • Introduce the children to a new sport or further their skills in a sport they already love!

Särskilt lämplig för

Ålder 18+
Singlar
Par
Familjer
Grupper

Om programmet

Take your love of sports or coaching and give back to local youths in Ghana! Teach them the basic rules, strategies and everything else to do with your chosen sport.

Ghanaian children have a love for sports! The most popular sport is probably football, but most kids just love anything that gets them running and jumping and has a competitive element. If you love sports as much as the kids here do, then we need you in Ghana!

Share your knowledge and skills about ...

Om programmet

Ghanaian children have a love for sports! The most popular sport is probably football, but most kids just love anything that gets them running and jumping and has a competitive element. If you love sports as much as the kids here do, then we need you in Ghana!

Share your knowledge and skills about how each game is played and inspire the children to learn more and to increase abilities within the sport. There are plenty of opportunities here, you can increase their skills at a sport they already play or introduce them to a totally new sport! Feel free to bring any sort of equipment or teaching aids with you, this can help greatly with your coaching experience, as equipment can be limited in some projects.

Sports coaching you can teach:
  • Football– U12, U14 and U17 are where most of coaching options are at local schools, academies and after school clubs. You may be required to coach twice each day and occasionally assist at weekend matches.
  • Boxing– Local boxing athletes have made this sport popular in the area. Share your knowledge of the sport with the next generation of up and coming boxers, at local boxing gyms in Accra district. Coaching sessions are mostly taught in the afternoons which leaves your mornings free.
  • Golf- Assist young players (8-17) with learning new skills and developing their golfing abilities. You will either teach at a local golf club or at a nearby school. Skilled coaches could even have the chance to provide classes at other golf club locations in Ghana and try out the different courses too.
  • Tennis- Tennis is emerging as a sport in Ghana, so your role will be to teach the basics and coaching will not be at a higher level. If you do have the background skills, you might be placed among national youth squads. The main aim is to get the kids excited and involved in the sport.
  • Hockey- Hockey is becoming increasingly popular here and is being played in many local schools. Your project may even give you the opportunity to train with some of the best in the region, as you could coach youth in the U12 and U14 age groups.
  • Rugby- Work with a local Rugby club and schools in the surrounding area and guide the community kids to take their game to the next level. As not much is known of the sport here, you will be required to teach the basic rules and strategies.
  • Basketball- Teach kids and teenagers dribbling, offense, defense, jump shots and team work skill to local youth who are eager to learn this sport. Your knowledge of the sport will help young athletes in the local community to improve their game and train them to be stronger and inspired. Talk and share knowledge with local coaches at organised competitive events.
  • Netball- This is coaching project will start with the basics, as not much is known of the sport and it is not widely played. However, students are eager to learn, so we could use your help in teaching the basic rules of the game. You can get creative to use what is available to establish the field and then inspire the students to learn more about the sport. You may even have a chance to organise training classes and matches for students in schools (ages 10-16), so that they can improve their passing and shooting skills.
  • Martial Arts– This is a great sport that teaches discipline and respect. Guide the students into the best practices, teaching them sparring, patterns, kicking, punching, self-defense moves, fitness routines, groundwork, linework and stretching, under your direction. Depending on your skill level, teach small to large groups of local youths.
  • Athletics- You will coach local children and teens in and around the capital of Accra. The project is at local clubs and schools, where you will help with speed, stamina, strength and skill. Many of them have dreams of representing their country at the Olympics one day- and you can inspire them to do so!
  • Swimming- This is a special project and a great chance to give valuable lessons to children who not do not usually have the chance for swimming lessons. You can teach on water safety and swimming basics, to help small groups of boys to improve their ability and to be confident in the water.
*Please be advised that you will be responsible for your daily transportation costs to and from your program. This could range from 2.50 to 4.40 USD each day.

*Schedules could vary depending upon the program you will be coaching on. Expect to spend 3 or more hours each day coaching. There may also be matches on the weekends when your team is playing or other events that you may wish to attend. 

During school holidays, you will will work on school holiday workshops that are organised by the local school directors.    

Note that School Holidays are:
-Mid April to early May
-All of August  to early September
-Late December to mid January

Location
Accra is the capital and largest city in Ghana, with a population of over two million. Accra stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast and extends north. Our accommodation is located in Teshie, a coastal suburban town on the east side of Accra. It is a quickly growing suburb that’s getting bigger and bigger every day. Teshie is rich in its diversity and has its own train station for easy transport.

Typisk dag

You will volunteer for 4-6 hours per day
Monday
  • Breakfast
  • Introduction
  • Lunch
  • Introduction
  • Dinner
Tuesday to Friday
  • Breakfast
  • Coaching
  • Lunch
  • Coaching
  • Dinner
*Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive ...

Typisk dag

You will volunteer for 4-6 hours per day
Monday
  • Breakfast
  • Introduction
  • Lunch
  • Introduction
  • Dinner
Tuesday to Friday
  • Breakfast
  • Coaching
  • Lunch
  • Coaching
  • Dinner
*Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience. 


Fritidsaktiviteter

There are plenty of things to do on your days off- here are just a few!

Cape Coast
Cape Coast in Ghana has a colonial history, being the site at which many slaves were shipped over to the America’s. Michelle Obama is believed to have roots traced back here and herself and Barak Obama unveiled a ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

There are plenty of things to do on your days off- here are just a few!

Cape Coast
Cape Coast in Ghana has a colonial history, being the site at which many slaves were shipped over to the America’s. Michelle Obama is believed to have roots traced back here and herself and Barak Obama unveiled a plaque in their visit in 2009. Cape Cost is a fishing town, with a fort to look around and with an artsy vibe in the town centre. Many travellers use this location as a base to travel on to Kakum National Park.

Kakum National Park
Kakum National Park is a coastal rainforest covering an area of 357 kilometres. There are 40 species of monkey, 200 bird species and over 500 species of butterflies. The park is one of the most visited attractions in Ghana, with spectacular scenery and canopy walk for visitors.

Lake Volta
Lake Volta is a picturesque man-made lake, just North from Accra. The building of the Akosombo Dam resulted in lake Volta being formed. You can take a boat tour across the lake or even try kayaking over it.

Elmina Castle
Elmina Castle is situated in the Cape Coast region of Ghana and it has a dark past. During the height of the slave trade around 33,00 slaves were held here, before being shipped off and out of Ghana. Slaves were kept captive and tortured at Elmina Castle, which was built by the Portuguese. You can visit here with a guided tour, that will give you a better understanding of Ghana’s past history.

Manhyia Palace
Built by the British in 1925, Manhyia Palace was made to welcome back the ruler of the Asante state, after many years of banishment from the country. Rooms are still set up as they would have looked at the time, and you can book guided tours and watch a video presentation, explaining the palaces history. The small museum holds displays showing old royal objects, clothing, furniture and photographs.

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
This is the site of the grave of Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Situated in the downtown area of Accra, this impressive sculpture is made entirely from Italian marble. Inside, you can see items and photos from the president and information about his life story. The monument is surrounded by water and looks particularly picturesque at sunset.  

National Museum of Ghana
The National Museum has been open since 1957 and has three main display areas; art, archaeology and ethnography. The museum is located in Accra and has some interesting exhibits displaying Ghanaian culture and history.

Accra Mall
This is where you can go for all your shopping and clothing needs. Accra mall is a large shopping centre that has clothes shops, a supermarket, restaurants and a cinema.

Bojo Beach
A great day trip from the city is Bojo beach, a large scenic beach, just 5 kilometres from Accra. Getting to the beach requires hopping on to a small boat over a small patch of water. Once here, you can relax and dine at one of the beach cafes. You can also try water sports such as jet skiing!

Krav

Krav

Minimiålder: 18 år

För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

Språkfärdigheter

Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå)

Utbildningskrav

på High School nivå

Kontroll av kriminell bakgrund

krävs

Dokument som krävs

Police check or working with children check and Yellow Fever vaccine

Begränsningar av nationalitet

Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

Tidsåtgång

Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag

Vad som ingår

Vad som ingår

Tjänster av Involvement Volunteers IVI

Accommodation
3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
1 day orientation
In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
Fundraising support
University course credits (where applicable)
Certificate of Completion

Hämtning på flygplatsen på Kotoka International Airport

Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Kotaka International Airport (ACC). You must arrive between the hours 06:00 - 24:00 on Saturday or Sunday. If arriving during the pickup times on the Saturday, we charge an additional fee for the extra night’s accommodation.

If arriving outside the pickup times, we charge an additional fee for any extra night’s accommodation and for a private transfer.

Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

From the airport to the Accra accommodation it takes 30 minutes by car.

Boende

Your accommodation in Ghana is situated at our volunteer centre in Accra. The accommodation is located within a gated community. Rooms are generally dorm rooms, with separate bedrooms for male and female. Volunteer projects are situated around 20 to 40 minutes away and you will be responsible for your own transportation costs to and from the project. Staff will be on site at the accommodation 7 days a week to assist with anything you need.

Your accommodation is close by any amenities you need, the closest shops are within a 15-20-minute walk. ATM machine is 15 minutes away by taxi. Restaurants and bars are a 20-minute taxi ride away.
*Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.

Mat och Dryck

Your meals will be Ghanaian dishes mixed with Western style food, served at your accommodation. Typical Ghanaian food include rice dishes, beans, fruits, vegetables, chicken, beef and fish. They are typically stews and soups.

Tillgång till Internet

Begränsad tillgång till projektområdet

Vad ingår INTE?

Vad ingår INTE?

Flygbiljetter

Den närmaste flygplatsen är Kotoka International Airport (ACC) i Accra. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Ghana. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

Reseförsäkring

Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Ghana ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

Vacciner

Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Ghana bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Ghana. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

Detaljer vid ankomsten

Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

Tillgänglighet
Jan Febr Mars Apr Maj Jun Jul Aug Sept Okt Nov Dec

Pris för programmet

1 vecka (min. vistelse) 731€
2 veckor 798€
3 veckor 976€
4 veckor 1 179€
8 veckor 2 050€
12 veckor 2 724€
20 veckor (max. vistelse) 3 875€
Genomsnittliga priser 462€/vecka

Pris för programmet

462€ per vecka 1 - 20 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

Betalningsmetoder

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Varaktighet

1 - 20 veckor

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Slutbetalning

Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Involvement Volunteers IVI under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.


Möt din programledare

Involvement Volunteers IVI

Briljant 4.7 rating (200 fältrapporter)

Non-profit - grundades 1989

Verifierad av Volunteer World

  Utmärkt Svarsfrekvens

Värd är

Lauren

Talade språk: Engelska

Om projektet

IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

Möt din programledare

Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

SUPPORT

From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

FUN!
Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

GET INVOLVED WITH IVI TODAY!

200 fältrapporter · rating4.7

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The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. I am grateful for this experience, for the people I met and for the wonderful people who cared for us throughout the 2 weeks. This trip has inspired me to pursue ...
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There were so many highlights to this trip! However the one that stood out the most was living in Moala village for one week. The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. The people we visited in Moala, Yako ...
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