The project is designed to
encourage and nurture an interest in sports and physical activities amongst
children between the ages of 5 and 18 from deprived backgrounds, who would otherwise not have the opportunity to become
involved.
Many children you will be
helping come from the orphanages and children´s homes in the neighbourhood,
and the project is their alternative to a life of crime, drug and alcohol
abuse.
As a member of the sports
coaching project, you will not only help the full-time staff to organize sporting activities to positively engage
the students, but you will also be teaching important life skills through
sport, such as discipline, confidence, leadership, and promoting the positive
values of tolerance, co-operation and respect for others. Self-expression is
especially important for children who lack opportunities in their lives, and you
will be helping to integrate and teach these values and skills by demonstrating
your passion for sports.
If
you have the experience, you may wish to assist with coaching workshops
for local
sports teachers, discussing physical fitness, motivation
and team-building. Most are volunteers themselves, with no formal training, who
are keen to improve
their coaching skills and become more confident in the work they do.
The most popular sports are football,
volleyball, basketball and swimming, and sessions are held at a variety of
locations. Projects run
throughout the year, with afternoon sessions Monday to Friday, but the
main focus is on the three month Summer holiday, (mid November to mid
February), when demand is greatest, and sessions are arranged from 9AM to 6PM,
(with a break for lunch), every day except Sunday.
Projects combine planning and administration, participant recruitment, some classroom tuition, and of course (what everyone really wants) ... the chance to have a go!
You
will also have the chance to help with more than just sports. Assisting in the
classroom, or giving support to the students with their homework are also
important features of the project.
The only requirement for this project is that you must be physically fit. Sports training or coaching experience are an advantage, but not essential. More important are a good knowledge of your chosen sport, flexibility, patience, and lots of energy and enthusiasm.
For further information, please contact us
