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Sports Coaching volunteering in Ghana

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The experience

Get involved with sports and youth development in Ghana helping to promote a healthier, happier and more active lifestyle.

Whether you are a qualified instructor looking to develop and stretch your skills or a sports enthusiast wanting to gain more experience, this program is designed for you.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: Description Volunteers contribute $30 USD a day to cover expenses for : Airport Pick - Up and Drop - Off Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner, Orientation, Project Development, SIM cards - that are to be handed over to the team after projects are completed Free wifi , welcome package 24 hour guidance and support , administrative fees.

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Sports forms an important part of many children’s day to day lives. Social and essential life skills can be learned all whilst having a bit of a fun with friends.

Work with youth teams across levels (U-10 to U-17) and support drills, training, and tournaments. You can also serve as a physical trainer or support other athletic development roles.

As a volunteer you will work with under-resourced schools and community teams coaching football and leading physical education activities. Includes wider community development alongside sport.

Volunteer to teach and coach football in academies and community programs while also helping with physical training and life skills, with chances to incorporate other educational elements.

Lead physical education and football sessions in schools and communities, organize games and mini-tournaments, and encourage teamwork, discipline and fitness as part of broader youth development.

Activities & Shift

What You’ll Typically Do

Help coach and train youth in football basics (passing, ball control, shooting)

Support local coaches in planning practices and matches

Organize games, drills, mini-tournaments and fitness sessions

Mentor children on teamwork, discipline and confidence skills

Sometimes combine with broader school or community activities