Coach Football, Netball, Music, Dance, and Arts
The experience
Do you love football, music, dance or art? Come coach our kids!
At Faith Memorial Primary School compound (same compound with Elim Church, Mbalala), kids are crazy about football, netball, singing, drumming, dance and drawing — but we have no full-time coach.
What you offer
20 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Arts:
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Music:
Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.
What you get
3 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in 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.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
What you will do (4 hrs/day, Mon-Fri, always with our local coach Martin):
- Football & netball training on school playground — warm-ups, small matches, team games
- Music & dance: teach simple songs, drumming, traditional dance, creative movement
- Art & crafts: drawing, painting, making crafts from local materials
- Organize small talent show every Friday in school compound — kids love it!
Morning free — prepare, rest, visit market. Afternoon 2:30-5:30pm coaching.
No pro skills needed — just energy, patience, and love for play. Martin (our sports & music coach) is always with you.
Stay: Private room with mosquito net in same safe church/school compound, 3 meals daily, WiFi, shared bathroom, 24/7 support from Helen & Henry.
Weekends free: Sezibwa Falls, Mabira Forest, Kampala, Jinja and Katosi Landing Site.
Come share your talent — you will be a village hero!