Volunteer sports coaching in South Africa

Oyster Worldwide offer a very personal service with detailed preparation and support before, during and when you return from travel. Pre-departure services include a phone or skype interview and full briefing on what to expect. We advise on safety, cultural issues, flights, what to take, currency and what life will be like in your chosen destination. Oyster Worldwide pride themselves on selecting projects that we believe are genuinely worthwhile. Every project has been visited by a member of the Oyster team and vetted for excellence.

Highlights

Helping to change the future for some of the poorest children in Port Elizabeth
Seeing the enjoyment and happiness on the kids’ faces as they learn
Meeting volunteers from around the world
Exploring the best of South Africa in your time off
Playing your favourite sports day in and day out

What's it like

A typical day on this gap year project

Each day (Monday to Friday), you would spend 90 minutes at each of the three schools. Working solo or with another volunteer, you can coach a sport of your choice to enthusiastic young people. Working with children aged 10-13, you will see the impact you have as you teach them a new sport or improve their existing skills. As sports are not taught within schools, this programme offers an opportunity for children to learn new skills, exercise and compete in friendly tournaments. Their energy and enthusiasm will make it easy to work alongside them to enjoy the sport together. Previous volunteers have coached football, swimming, netball and basketball, among others, so there is no set plan you have to follow. Just get in touch if you would like to participate and join the team to coach in South Africa.

Project Requirements

Who would be a suitable participant?

Experience of sports, participants must be aged 17+.

Project Benefits

What we can offer you

Support from the Oyster office, in-country support, financial protection (ATOL or IPP), orientation on arrival, accommodation, food, some weekend trips.