Volunteer in Sports Coaching and Development with African Impact
- South Africa
- Cape Town
About Program
Experience Cape Town as a responsible Sports Coaching and Development Volunteer! Make a difference in the lives of the children in Cape Town’s townships by providing them with the much-needed sports coaching in various sports and teaching them during physical education sessions. Physical Education is significant as this helps kids develop important teamwork and communication skills, and most importantly the many health benefits. Considering the limited sports opportunities for these children, you’ll put your creativity and enthusiasm into full action.
As a volunteer will be working along coaches in teaching physical education sessions at schools in Langa and Khayelitsha - the township areas of Cape Town. You will help design sports classes which can include fitness tests, new games, and competitions. Enjoy your stay in Cape Town while teaching sports at aftercare programs, organizing fun games, setting up obstacle courses, and coaching sports such as hockey and football.
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Ethical Impact
Our Child Protection Policy has been vetted and approved by Keeping Children Safe (KCS), who represent a commitment by organizations worldwide to safeguard all children from exploitation, abuse and violations of their human rights.
Program Highlights
- Be involved in designing sports classes at schools, which can include fitness tests, new games, and competitions
- Work alongside coaches in teaching physical education sessions at schools in township areas of Cape Town
- Positively impact disadvantaged children through physical activity by bringing in fresh ideas and positive motivation
- Educate children about sports by organizing fun games, setting up obstacle courses, and coaching sports at aftercare programs
- Make every moment count while living and working in one of the world’s most stunning cities
Program Impact
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education is included in the syllabus of the current South African school curriculum though with limited time & resources dedicated to this subject. Physical activity in youths and adolescents increases concentration, and aids in the development of leadership, teamwork, and communication abilities. You'll make a significant contribution working alongside a Physical Education coach to plan, design, and implement classes, drills, & tests.
SPORTS COACHING CLINIC
You will be joining a Sports Coaching Clinic to teach rugby to a group of students - helping them improve their fitness levels and foster an appreciation for one of the most lucrative sports in South Africa.
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE
Help contribute to the development of each child in a productive and fun way through after-school and sporting activities, which boost their essential skills like leadership and teamwork. After-school care activities give you the opportunity to teach and share your passion in sports and available workshops to help facilitate knowledge sharing.
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Location
Cape Town is a port city, the legislative capital of South Africa, the most southern city in all of Africa, and referred to as the "Mother City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa.
