Our sports program help young athletes by supplying the high schools of Koforidua with international volunteers who are interested in working as assistant coaches in their physical education classes and with their school teams. You do not have to be a sports professional, coach, player or sports educator to enroll on this program. You only need to have a passion for sports and working with children. But specialists in any sport are very much needed on this program.
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Where will I be volunteering?
You will be volunteering in the elementary and high schools and with local community teams based in and around Koforidua. Koforidua is the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It has all the modern amenities but unlike the capital Accra and other more touristic towns it is very laid back and unhurried. We believe that Koforidua is a great location to experience why Ghanaians have a reputation for being kind and very welcoming.
Project Testimonial: Michael Benko, USA
Ghana was the most eye opening experience I have ever encountered in my life. Upon arriving, I was not quite sure what to expect, but I knew I would not be living a posh life. Read My Full Testimonial »
What will I be doing?
You will be assisting Physical Education teachers with their classes. Volunteers enrolled on this program will be involved in both the theoretical and practical sides of sports coaching teaching a variety of sports including football, basketball, handball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, track and field and hockey. You may be placed in one school, within multiple schools or assigned to a community team.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 years or older.
What will my schedule be like?
uVolunteer believes that you should have a well balanced work and play schedule. This means you will only be required to work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday) for a maximum of 6 hours per day. For the remainder of your time, you will be free to enjoy the vacationing aspects of your trip.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet Cafés and telephones are readily available throughout the country. An international phone card can be purchased once in Ghana.
Project Testimonial: Joanna Bayers, USA
Ghana was definitely a culture shock to me. I was not use to seeing goats and chickens roaming the streets or drinking water from a bag Read My Full Testimonial »
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Ghana and all it has to offer. Our local representative, will advice you on which areas are safe for travel.
From Koforidua you can visit:
- Boti and Aka waterfalls
- Sightseeing in Accra and beaches around the capital
- Trip to Kumasi
- Trip to Cape Coast and Elimina Castle
- Visit the beaches of Busia and further west
- Trip to Lake Volts and the Akosombo Dam
- Visit the monkey sanctuary
- Visit Mole National Park
Project Testimonial: Demian Martinez and Maria Sansaloni, Spain
Moreover the most beautiful experience we had over here is having the opportunity to teach kids from nearby villages and the ones who lived in the orphanage. It has been extremely exciting, because we are from Spain and the people over there don’t really appreciate what they have. In Ghana, with only the basics we were able to teach and made the children very happy. Read My Full Testimonial »
- Program Name: Volunteer Ghana
- Project Name: Volunteer Teaching Sports and Physical Education in Ghana
- Project Category: Teaching
- Project Location: Kokrobite, Koforidua
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Project Testimonial: Andrew Manos, USA
I really appreciate uVolunteer for being organized and providing the volunteers with such a nice environment to live in. Read My Full Testimonial »
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $624; add $100 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation in Accra
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, travel insurance, return transfer to the airport, any excursions, personal expenses, some lunches and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: You will using local transportation of taxis and tro-tro. Your project will be no longer than a 30 min journey from the volunteer dorm.
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $7 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Thursday; a maximum of 6 hours per day
- Project Closed Dates:
- Easter Week
- First two full weeks of July
- 3rd week in December to 2nd week February Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Dorm
- Meals: 2 Meals Breakfast and Dinner; Monday to Friday
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 15
- Resume or CV required: No
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Project Testimonial: Charlotte Dieteren, Netherlands
My experiences with uVolunteer were great. From the first minute I was in Africa I enjoyed it. Read My Full Testimonial »
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