Athletic Trainer and Football Coach
Highlights
- Partner with the Nyalenda Young Stars' coach to help youth improve their football skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while also coaching kids in other local communities and at Korando School.
- Build strong relationships with players, offering guidance, encouragement, and support both on and off the field.
- Enjoy 24/7 in-country support in Kenya, and stay in our iconic bright yellow volunteer dome house like 150+ volunteers before you.
- Gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan culture and the challenges faced by local communities, while sharing your own experiences to foster mutual growth and understanding.
- Guaranteed no hidden costs. Our program is all-inclusive.
- Partner with the Nyalenda Young Stars' coach to help youth improve their football skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship while also coaching kids in other local communities and at Korando School.
- Build strong relationships with players, offering guidance, encouragement, and support both on and off the field.
- Enjoy 24/7 in-country support in Kenya, and stay in our iconic bright yellow volunteer dome house like 150+ volunteers before you.
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About the program
Help young athletes from the Kisumu slums by coaching football! Share your passion for the game, develop their skills, and make a lasting impact in their lives.
You'll coach football for the Nyalenda Young Stars, a club established by two former Better Me volunteers dedicated to children and youth in the Kisumu Nyalenda slums. Collaborating closely with the team’s coach, you’ll guide players in enhancing their skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. ..
Typical day
Imagine waking up in the colorful dome house, the morning air is crisp, filled with promise, and the first rays of sun filter through the trees, casting a golden light onto the skylight. Outside, you hear the cheerful voices of kids starting their day at the Korando Educational Centre.
8 AM – ...
Free-time activities
During weekends, you'll have free time to relax or explore Kisumu, wider Kenya, and Eastern Africa. With Lake Victoria at our doorstep and the Impala Park nearby, where some of the Big Five can be seen, there are plenty of local attractions. Within a 2-3 hour drive, you can visit Kakamega ...
Requirements
What's Included
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Details on arrival
This program runs all year round with flexible durations. Your experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, comfortable accommodation, three daily meals, and 24/7 support. Stay in our welcoming Volunteer Dome House and connect with other volunteers who share your love for sports and service.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Better Me
Non-profit - founded in 2015
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Thomas
About the project
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