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Diani Community Sport Talent Development: Teaching Sports


The experience

This programme focuses on developing young sporting talents both girls and boys through structured training, technical skill improvement, game intelligence and character building. Expert and Experienced Volunteers help in teaching sports like football, basketball, volleyball, water sports-(swimming,diving, snorkelling), cricket, handball, Tennis and Rugby in schools and sports academies in Diani-Kwale County-Kenya.


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 150 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Your extra fees pays for the following expenses only: 1. Airport pick up and drop off service. 2. Orientation logistics 3. Accommodation: Bed, Breakfast and dinner service at homestay/guesthouse during your stay. 4. Volunteering equipment. 5. Programme administration. 6. Certification. 7. Donation to the project.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Swahili

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

This programme places sporting experts and experienced volunteers in helping with sports teaching/coaching activities targeting young talented boys and girls in a number of schools and sports academy institutions within Diani- Kwale, Kenya. This helps in nurturing sporting talent amongst young people. Water sports are among the activities targeted. African Pro-Poor Tourism Development Centre coordinates the programme between the volunteer, the hosting institution and government.Volunteers are attached to hosting institutions to work closely with fellow trainers/coaches or instructors on daily basis.

Volunteers are received at the airport and accommodated at a local homestay or guesthouse. Volunteers are engaged from Monday to Friday. Volunteers pay for their local transport and personal expenses.
Minimum volunteering duration for this programme is 4 weeks. A certificate of Completion and Letter of Recommendation/Recognition is issued by the organization and hosting institution at the end of your volunteering period.
Volunteers are oriented and guided locally to ensure their stay experience in Diani-Kwale is exciting and satisfying. Personal trips are organized during the rest days/weekends at affordable rates upon request and payment by volunteers. This helps them enjoy other experiences that Kenya offers, outside volunteering work.
Extra fee is paid which takes care of accommodation, airport pickup and drop off, local administrative expenses, donations to the hosting institution.


Activities & Shift

1. Activity Days: Monday to Friday engaged within Morning to Evening hours.

2. Shift/Rest Days: Saturday and Sunday.


Rules

1. General Conduct and Ethics
Respect Culture: Volunteers must respect local beliefs,religion, traditions, and the community set up.
Legality: Volunteers must adhere to the laws of the Republic of Kenya at all times.
Professionalism: Volunteers shall maintain a non-judgmental approach and act with integrity.
Drug/Alcohol Policy: Use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. Alcohol and smoking is not allowed during working hours and within the homestay. Volunteers are allowed to responsibly smoke and take alcohol at their free time and weekends.
2. Volunteer Responsibilities
Commitment: Carry out duties as per the agreed job description and schedule.
Punctuality: Be reliable, punctual, and communicate in advance if unable to attend.
Safety: Follow all safety guidelines provided to you during orientation. Adhere to homestay and guesthouse rules provided to you during orientation.
Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of beneficiaries, team members and protect sensitive information.
3. Health, Safety, and Travel
Health Precautions: It is recommended to take malaria prophylaxis and use mosquito nets.
Documents: Possess a valid passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Kenya.
Insurance: Ensure comprehensive travel/medical insurance is in place.
4. Dress Code and Social Interaction
Attire: Dress modestly and appropriately, especially in rural or religious areas.
Interaction: Be open-minded, willing to learn, and avoid imposing personal values.
5. Program Policies
Non-Compensation: Volunteerism is for social impact and not in expectation of financial gain.
Child Protection: Any suspicion of child abuse or neglect must be immediately reported to a supervisor. Volunteers shall not engage in Child Abuse while volunteering with us.
Termination