Football Coach

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4 - 48 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Great 4.4  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Experience the Ghanian way of life by living with a Host Family or amongst other participants in the shared volunteer house
  • Make an impact within the local community through your passion for sport
  • Use the universal language of football to improve a local club and help them progress

Highlights

  • Experience the Ghanian way of life by living with a Host Family or amongst other participants in the shared volunteer house
  • Make an impact within the local community through your passion for sport
  • Use the universal language of football to improve a local club and help them progress
  • Contribute to communities that need volunteer support and help create a positive environment for those that need it
  • Visit beautiful areas of a new country in your spare time away from the project


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    The football coaching program is the perfect program for those looking to combine their athletic, football and social skills whilst making an impact in a new community.

    Our football coaching program in Ghana's capital city, Accra, is the perfect programme for those looking to combine their football and social skills! Not only will you be teaching discipline and new skills to your teams, but you’ll also be helping to recruit new players and helping local ...

    About the program

    Our football coaching program in Ghana's capital city, Accra, is the perfect programme for those looking to combine their football and social skills! Not only will you be teaching discipline and new skills to your teams, but you’ll also be helping to recruit new players and helping local children build a brighter future for themselves. If you have a passion for football that you want to use to contribute around the world, then this is the programme for you.

    Football is a national sport in Ghana, and the national team plays at the World Cup level. Enthusiasm for the sport runs high, and it is genuinely played everywhere - at school, at local clubs, out on the street! As well as the obvious health benefits such as increasing physical fitness, the sport also promotes positive social skills and teamwork within the community.

    Volunteering as a coach in Ghana would enable you to pass on valuable skills to the younger generations and become part of an amazing community.

    Volunteers are based in Accra, working at the local football club which was founded in 1998. The club has evolved over the years and has teams across several tiers. They have had a very successful evolution, growing from an amateur team to a progressional football club. Their main goal now is to reach the main national league. The club is home to both a junior and senior team, who train on different fields around ten minutes apart. From our shared volunteer house or your host family, you can easily reach the training ground by public transport or taxi. 


    Typical day

    As a volunteer, you'll assist the coaches on site. This could include training the players in groups according to their skill level, leading warm-up exercises, working on strength and endurance techniques and guiding your players through specific exercises designed to improve their match techniques. ..

    Typical day

    As a volunteer, you'll assist the coaches on site. This could include training the players in groups according to their skill level, leading warm-up exercises, working on strength and endurance techniques and guiding your players through specific exercises designed to improve their match techniques. If you volunteer during low season, you will also be responsible for recruiting new talent. The club puts on dedicated training days in order to find the best local talent, so you'll be able to offer an important amount of support for these. 

    Typically, you will work for three to five hours a day, five days a week. Matches are usually held on the weekend so you may, at times, have to work a weekend and swap your days off for ones in the week. The teams practice every day except match day, and you’ll usually have the day off after an important game. The senior team trains in the morning and juniors train in the afternoon. During the off-season when there are no league games, you’ll spend your time recruiting for the club.


    Types of Tasks

    • Training Setup
    • Guidance
    • Skill Development
    • Recruitment
    • Assisting Coaching Team
    • Assessing Team & Fitness


    Free-time activities

    There is a lot to discover near the accommodations, as they are close to the beautiful Coco Beach. In addition, after work, you can take a relaxed stroll in a shopping mall not far away. Ghana is famous for its golden beaches, many of which provide the opportunity to try water sports such as ...

    Free-time activities

    There is a lot to discover near the accommodations, as they are close to the beautiful Coco Beach. In addition, after work, you can take a relaxed stroll in a shopping mall not far away. Ghana is famous for its golden beaches, many of which provide the opportunity to try water sports such as surfing. There is also a lot of sightseeing opportunities across the country, and may volunteers will use the weekend to get to other areas of the country to go on tours.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, letter of motivation, criminal background check, visa document and

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    We request that those who apply have a keen passion for football and/or fitness. It requires people to be energetic, determined and ready to work hard. A background or education in football is a bonus and is not required, but playing for a team locally is preferred.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Rainbow Garden Village

    What's Included:

    • Organization of the entire stay including placement in the project
    • Non-binding flight consultation
    • Individual advice from the RGV team in Munich
    • Support with travel preparations (vaccinations, insurance, safety)
    • Extensive RGV Travel-ABC for your travel preperation
    • RGV T-Shirt
    • Orientation program with the team on site
    • personal contact and guidance by the RGV team on site
    • Accommodation in Student House
    • Depending on the accommodation free Wifi or at least 1GB mobile data volume
    • Meals: breakfast and dinner
    • Local sim card (to recharge yourself)
    • Impressive day tour to the highlights in your surroundings
    • 2x airport transfer
    • 24/h emergency number
    • Certificate of participation/ internship
    • Introductory course personality development

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    One of our friendly team will be ready and waiting at the airport, to make sure you're fully comfortable in your new environment.

    Accommodation

    There is always a lot going on in our Student House. You will live in the house together with other volunteers and interns. In addition to six bedrooms, the volunteers have four toilets, three bathrooms and a fully equipped communal kitchen at their disposal. There is also a large living room with satellite TV. 


    The spacious veranda of our Student House invites you to relax. There you can compete with your roommates in a table tennis match, listen to music, read and exchange ideas. Or organize a game night - the selection of board games is large! William always organizes small social events for the house residents.


    There is also a lot to discover around the Student House, as it is located near the beautiful Coco Beach. In addition, after work you can take a relaxing stroll in a shopping mall not far away.

    Food & Beverages

    Our cook will take care of your physical well-being in the morning as well as in the evening.

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    Before you even depart, the team will take you through every step of the process, from answering your questions about the program, through to advising you where to go for your visa. We are here to help you and to ensure that you feel totally comfortable (and prepared!) before departing.

    Before your project work starts in Ghana, the in-country team will prepare you and give you all the information you need whilst in Ghana. The orientation usually takes place over two mornings and will cover information such as the local area, your tasks within the project and the culture, so that you can settle in well in your new environment. 

    You will also receive information about how you could spend your free time along with tips on withdrawing money, SIM cards and the history of Ghana. This is also the perfect opportunity to meet other volunteers at the projects and get to know those people you'll be working with over the next few weeks or months.

    The project has weekly start dates (with arrivals being taken on Wednesdays/Sunday) all year round. There are a few exceptions around public holidays, so please contact to find out more.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 1,150€
    6 weeks 1,400€
    8 weeks 1,650€
    10 weeks 1,900€
    12 weeks 2,150€
    24 weeks 3,650€
    48 weeks (max. stay) 6,650€
    Average fees 213€/week

    Program fees

    213€ per week 4 - 48 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 48 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Rainbow Garden Village during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Rainbow Garden Village

    Great 4.4 rating (25 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 1999

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Steffen

    Spoken languages: English, Spanish, German

    About the project

    Rainbow Garden Village specialises in worldwide volunteer placements and has been sending volunteers on impactful, life-changing trips since 1999.

    Meet your organization

    From Africa to Asia and Europe to Latin America and Oceania - through volunteering or internships our participants gain unique impressions and experiences abroad. Rainbow Garden Village (RGV) offers sustainable projects in more than 30 countries worldwide in various fields, such as social work, teaching, animal welfare, environmental protection, medicine, etc..

    While our participants are engaged in their project, they broaden their horizons and become more open-minded. They strengthen their personal skills, grow from the challenges in their volunteer projects and also improve their language skills. Countless new impressions, experiences and special moments round off the stay abroad - and lead to a return with many exciting stories in the luggage!


    25 reviews · rating4.4

    Sergej rating4.6

    2018 at Football Coach

    My daily tasks consisted of taking care of young people at soccer and supervising them. This was also a great experience day after day. No day was like the previous one. At the soccer project I was with three other volunteers. Together we planned the daily schedule. We also prepared with the ...
    Ludwig F. rating5

    2015 at Football Coach

    Among the volunteers of RGV, it is normal that you "come home" from your project on the weekend, i.e. to Mama Mina, and from there you make trips and journeys throughout the country. Because I always had to play a league game with my team on Sunday, I usually arrived and left ...
    Lara N rating5

    2024 at Kindergarten in Crete

    I am sharing my incredible experience with volunteer world. The program gave me the opportunity to volunteer in greece, meet other volunteers from other countries, to gain work related knowledge, & to experience the lifestyle in the beautiful island of crete. The program was very organized from the ...
    Katharina Höfner rating5

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    Ich habe mich während meines Aufenthalts absolut wohl gefühlt! Da ich schon Vorkenntnisse durch meinen Beruf als TFA hatte, konnte ich mich sehr gut einbringen und durfte super viel helfen! Das Team hat mich herzlich aufgenommen und mir Vertrauen geschenkt. Ich bin sehr dankbar, dass ich diese ...
    Eliot Jacquemin rating3.8

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    J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce projet. L'organisation fut globalement assez bonne, je n'ai pas eu de soucis. J'ai appris énormément de choses sur les pingouins et les défis qu'ils doivent combattre au quotidien, c'était très inspirant. ..
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    Zuerst das Positive: Der Stall an dem ich gearbeitet habe ist sehr gut gepflegt und man hat sich wohl gefühlt. RGV hat sich bemüht, Probleme der Teilnehmer wahrzunehmen, in dem es wöchentliche Meetings gab. Das Apartment liegt nah am Strand. Es wurden Ausflüge angeboten (kostenpflichtig) Der ...

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