⚽🌱 Sports & Youth Empowerment Mentor in Malawi 🇲🇼

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The experience

Join a meaningful project in Malawi 🇲🇼 as a Sports & Youth Empowerment Mentor. This role supports children and youth through structured sports activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, discipline and positive life values. 🧒⚽ You’ll combine basic sports coaching with mentorship, helping young people grow physically and socially in a safe, supportive environment.

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What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 18 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute $18 for the expenses such as food, accomodation and Walter. This also include fee for the transportation at different projects sites.

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

This position focuses on using sports as a tool to support youth development, education, discipline, teamwork, and healthy living within the community. The volunteer will work closely with children and young people, helping them grow physically, mentally, and socially through organized sports activities and mentorship.

The role is not only about playing sports, but also about teaching values such as respect, leadership, cooperation, confidence, and positive behavior. Sports are used as a practical way to inspire young people and keep them engaged in constructive activities.

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Activities & Shift

Organize and conduct sports sessions (football, netball, athletics, or basic fitness)

Teach basic sports rules, teamwork, and fair play

Support youth in physical fitness and healthy lifestyles

Mentor children and youth, encouraging discipline and confidence

Assist in organizing friendly matches, training sessions, and community sports events

Help identify talented youth and encourage positive development

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Rules

Respect the community – local culture, traditions, and leadership must be respected at all times.

Child protection is mandatory – no abuse, harassment, or inappropriate behavior is tolerated.

Punctuality and commitment – volunteers must follow agreed schedules and responsibilities.

No drugs or alcohol during program hours – volunteers must act as role models to youth.

Proper conduct – respectful language and behavior are required at all times.

Follow guidance from coordinators – activities must align with program goals.

Safety first – ensure safe play and avoid activities that may harm participants.

Photography and media – photos or videos of children must only be taken with permission.