Sports Education
Are you an active, energetic individual looking to support physical education and sports development for youth and teens in Tanzania? Tanzania Projects (TP) offers a variety of Sports volunteer opportunities that help foster a healthy, active lifestyle for those living in under-resourced communities.
Each program is unique to the location and ranges from Sports Education and Development to Surf, Skate and Swim Outreach. Volunteers may be placed in a community center, a local school or an after-school facility.
By volunteering in sports, you’ll play a critical role in teaching youth and teens the importance of a healthy and balanced lifestyle, while building skills in teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Suited to energetic volunteers who are passionate about sports and wellbeing
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Design your own lesson plans that include games, tournaments and more
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Help youth and teens develop skills in teamwork and sportsmanship
About the project
Age requirement: 16 years +
Number of volunteers: Solo individuals, Groups & Families are welcome.
Duration: From 4 weeks to 12 months.
Start date: No specific start date, start at any time during the year.
Fees:
$75 registration fee
$190 per week
Includes accommodation
Placement preparation
Airport pick up + drop off
Free 1 hour Swahili Language class with an experienced professional instructor
This project will focus on supporting the children reach their full potential as early as possible.
This is a vital community service these children's centres provide where local children can feel hopeful about
their future, learn and grow.
What to expect and how you'll make an impact
Tanzania Projects has a range of volunteer opportunities for physical education, sports teaching, sports development, general health and wellbeing and more. Our Sports programs are available year-round and well suited to active, energetic and passionate volunteers who are comfortable taking initiative and leading their own sports-related games and activities. Each of TP Sports volunteer programs are unique to the local community and are structured around what resources are needed most.
For those interested in youth sports volunteer opportunities and want to help students improve their fitness and coordination in a school environment, Tanzania Projects has impactful Sports Teaching and Physical Education projects in Tanzania that allows volunteers to work with children, teens, adults and seniors, bringing the local community together through physical activities.
Regardless of which Sports volunteer project you join, you can expect to make a meaningful difference within local communities around the world, helping children and teens to broaden their knowledge of sports, fitness, health and wellbeing.
Why do Environment & Conservation with Tanzania Projects
In many communities around the world, children and teens often do not have access to structured physical education and development opportunities. Schools and after-school programs are often strapped for resources, and as a result, sports education and development is not a priority.
As a youth sports volunteer, you’ll support local teachers by putting structure and creativity around sports and physical education programs. This is an opportunity to be creative in the way you teach youth and teens about international sports and sportsmanship, whether it be through basketball, rugby and other sports, or through interactive games.
As a Sports volunteer, you’ll ensure individuals in low income communities are active and engaged in physical activity. Your volunteering efforts will work towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals #3: Good Health & Wellbeing and #4: Quality Education.
Volunteer requirements
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Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or friend who is over 18 to participate in this program
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Volunteers aged 16-18 are required to provide TP with parental consent in order to participate on the program independently, and may be asked to provide additional documentation to the local team
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All volunteers are required to provide a criminal background check to TP prior to departure, or if aged under 18 need to provide two character reference letters instead
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All volunteers are required to have adequate volunteer travel insurance
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All volunteers must speak fluent English.
Your Stay
We provide safe, clean and comfortable accommodation, comfortable bedding, excellent breakfast and dinner and housekeeping. This will be a quiet and friendly neighbourhood only 15 minutes from the main hustle and bustle of town. You will have 24 hour gated security, a domestic/cook (who will happily do your laundry for a small fee) and a coordinator who will ensure you settle in quickly and comfortably into your new town. This is a shared home where you will be staying with other volunteers and guests from across the world, so you will never be on your own in your new environment. The house is impeccably clean, well kept, modern and spacious.
How will you get around?
For your placement, you will travel like a local and walk or take public transport. You will need to set a small budget aside for this (around $1 per day by local minibuses, 4 to 5 days per week). It is important you are prepared and comfortable to travel around town, this is a demanding role that requires dedication.
Important VISA & Permit Information
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You will be required to pay for a VISA to enter the country at the airport. This is a quick and simple process at arrivals in the airport.
