If you are looking to get involved in volunteer sports coaching, joining an African Impact project is an incredible way to start! Here are a few of the ways you can make an impact as a volunteer coach in Africa.
After School Programs
Volunteers will regularly have opportunities to participate in after-school programs for students. These programs are integral to providing safe and engaging environments where kids can participate in valuable physical activity! While their parents are working, after-school groups are an incredible place for youth to build essential interpersonal skills like leadership, teamwork, and communication. As a volunteer coach, you’ll help facilitate these programs by playing games, teaching new sports, and encouraging young kids’ growth.
Physical Education in Schools
During our sport coaching programs, volunteers will also have opportunities to teach sports with local coaches at schools! Bringing your unique skills and creativity, you’ll lead physical education programs at a variety of schools, getting kids moving and playing together. Resources at these schools are often limited, meaning creativity among volunteers is highly encouraged. Children love these programs, so we encourage volunteers to bring their positive energy and passion for youth development!
Coach a Specific Sport
If you have experience playing or coaching a specific sport, you can work with a team in a local league as an assistant coach. Working with a local team is an excellent opportunity to teach new skills and drills in a league setting! We work with various local sports organizations and NGOs, meaning there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in unique sport-specific leagues. Using your skillset in your sport, you’ll work with local coaches to run practice sessions for a local team, introduce new drills, and bring an international perspective to training.
Empowering Youth
One of the most meaningful ways volunteers impact their coaching programs is through their interactions with kids! Joining one of our coaching projects, volunteers have a unique opportunity to be good role models for local youth. Being an engaging, fun and supportive coach, you can be an inspiration for growing youth facing challenging circumstances, and potentially, transform a life.