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What you will do
Coach skills that reach beyond the pitch.
Coach soccer, basketball, rugby, hockey, swimming, and other activities alongside local clubs and youth teams. Volunteers help create positive spaces where young people can practise, participate, and grow.
- Who can apply?
- Discuss during interview
- How long?
- From 1 week
- Program fee
- $250/week (program fee)
- Where?
- Accra and local sports partners
Fee covers accommodation, meals, airport transfer, orientation, and local support. Flights, visa, insurance, and spending money are separate.
1. Prices
Program fee: $250/week
Know the cost first. Then see what your fee includes — and what you should budget separately.
2. Where your fee goes (included)
- Shared volunteer accommodation
- Meals during your program
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- Orientation & local support
- Program placement coordination
Budget separately
- International flights
- Visa / entry documents
- Travel insurance (required)
- Vaccinations & medical prep
- Personal spending money
- Optional weekend excursions
Any activities, programs, or excursions beyond the scope of the package will be at the cost of the volunteer.
Plan your experience
Typical Weekly Schedule
This is an example week. Your exact activities may change based on project needs and local partner schedules.
Orientation, meet the coaching team, and understand the weekly goals.
Warm-ups, skills development, and age-appropriate practice sessions.
Team activities, mentoring, and sport-based confidence building.
Support a club session and adapt drills with local coaches.
Friendly match or group session followed by reflection and feedback.
Rest, community activities, cultural immersion, or an optional excursion.
Come ready to contribute
Skills Required
Previous coaching experience is welcome but not essential for every placement. Bring enthusiasm, teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to follow the lead of local coaches.
- Interest in sport and youth development
- Teamwork, communication, and positive encouragement
- Ability to plan inclusive drills or activities
- Commitment to safeguarding and respectful boundaries
Good to know
Sport placements are matched to your experience and the needs of local partners. Volunteers do not work unsupervised with children and follow the project’s safeguarding guidance.
See the experience
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A glimpse of the people, places, and practical work connected to this program.
