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Help teach sports / football coaching program in Ghana


The experience

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people in Ghana by supporting sports, football coaching, and youth development. This program offers volunteers the opportunity to promote healthier lifestyles, encourage physical activity, and help young people develop valuable skills both on and off the pitch.


What you offer

18 hours of help per week

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: All volunteers / interns pay 30 USD per day all-inclusive volunteer fee include: Accommodation Breakfast and dinner Airport pickup and Airport drop-off, if applicable Orientation and cultural briefing Placement in the volunteer project Local coordinator/support Emergency assistance Wi-Fi/basic utilities where available Certificate of participation Pre-arrival assistance


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.

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

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

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Whether you are a qualified coach looking to expand your experience or a passionate sports enthusiast eager to learn and contribute, this program welcomes you. Sport plays an important role in children’s daily lives, providing opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, discipline, communication, and other essential life skills while having fun.
As a volunteer, you will work alongside local communities to inspire young players, encourage participation, and nurture their natural talent. Although many children are enthusiastic about football, they may have limited access to structured coaching and opportunities to develop fundamental skills, such as ball control, passing, teamwork, and an understanding of the game.

Helphost Ghana’s football projects offer a flexible and rewarding volunteering experience, allowing you to contribute ideas, develop creative training sessions, and organize engaging activities suited to the children’s ages, abilities, and interests.
Volunteers will assist with football coaching and training sessions in rural communities across Ghana, supporting young players as they improve their skills, build confidence, and discover their potential.

Through your involvement, you will help create opportunities for more children to participate in sport, strengthen their connection to the sporting community, and embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Join us in using the power of football to inspire young people, develop future talent, and make a positive difference in Ghanaian communities.


Activities & Shift

Volunteer Daily Schedule and Activities:

Wake-up and Breakfast: Volunteers wake up and have breakfast between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.
Work Begins: Daily activities start by 8:00 a.m.
Lunch Break: Lunch is served from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Closing Time: The day's main activities end at 2:00 p.m.
Optional Afternoon Activities: Volunteers may choose to assist children with their homework or engage them in additional extracurricular activities, such as traditional local games and other educational or recreational activities.
Dinner: Dinner is usually served between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.


Rules

We expect all volunteers to respect our local culture and follow the guidance provided, while remaining flexible, humble, and open-minded throughout their stay with us.