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Excellent 4.8rating (169)

Sports Education Coach

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Complete your reservation as soon as possible. This project fills up quickly and is already booked on certain dates.


Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Sports and physical education coaching at local primary schools with Children aged 6 - 13 years old.

About the Program

The physical education program runs in conjunction with our primary schools where volunteers are placed at local public/government schools. A majority of the Schools does not have equipment to conduct a sports program and volunteers have to be flexible and use their initiative. ..

About the program

About the Program

The physical education program runs in conjunction with our primary schools where volunteers are placed at local public/government schools. A majority of the Schools does not have equipment to conduct a sports program and volunteers have to be flexible and use their initiative. Volunteers will only have 1-3 periods of Physical Education per day, approximately 1-2 hours only and the rest of the day they will be required to assist the teachers in the classroom with lessons. This can vary depending on the activities planned for the day, or the volunteer’s creativity and initiative to conduct their own physical education lessons with the children. 

Structure and Facilities 

  • Vary depending on the location, resources available and level of trained staff 
  • Some Schools are very well structured and well managed while others lack infrastructure and resources 
  • Most of these projects are funded through subsidies, donations and grants.

The kids you will be teaching are between 6 and 13 years old.





Typical day

Usual working days go from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday to Thursday) or 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Friday) and include the following activities.

  • Basic sports coaching
  • Basic education
  • Basic fitness training (Physical Education classes)
  • Included are sports like basketball, football and volleyball as well as running ...

Typical day

Usual working days go from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Monday to Thursday) or 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Friday) and include the following activities.

  • Basic sports coaching
  • Basic education
  • Basic fitness training (Physical Education classes)
  • Included are sports like basketball, football and volleyball as well as running and stretching
  • Introducing new sports with your own initiative
  • Leading discussions about healthy living (exercise and nutrition)

** This may vary depending on the specific school and after school programs **


Free-time activities

Cape Town is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations for a reason. Its beaches, such as Camp’s Bay, are world renown, and Cape Town’s beachfront and downtown areas are lively at any time. During the day it is easy to find artisans selling their crafts or outdoor cafes to enjoy the ...

Free-time activities

Cape Town is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations for a reason. Its beaches, such as Camp’s Bay, are world renown, and Cape Town’s beachfront and downtown areas are lively at any time. During the day it is easy to find artisans selling their crafts or outdoor cafes to enjoy the Mediterranean climate. At night, there are many excellent bars, clubs and restaurants where locals and foreigners can relax and socialize.
There are numerous cultural sites to visit, including the Bo-Kaap neighborhood and the Castle of Good Hope. They reflect Cape Town’s long history and help explain why the city is one of the most multicultural in the word. Robben Island, the infamous prison where political prisoners, including Nelson Mandela, were held during apartheid is a difficult but necessary stop. For outdoor lovers, Cape Town has a wide mix of opportunities. Table Mountain is a breathtaking spot to visit, and there are many nearby hills, mountains and trails that make for great biking, climbing and hiking. Many, like Lion’s Head Mountain, also offer stunning views over the city and ocean below. Join in on tours down the Garden Route and a Game Drive to spot the Big 5!


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 (intermediate level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

A love and passion for sport and children, willingness to help where help is needed, love for sports and physical education

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 14:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Stay Africa Volunteers

Placement in a suitable project and volunteer house - Placement inventory information prior to arrival in South Africa - Transfer from the airport to the STAY AFRICA house - Transfer to STAY AFRICA office for Orientation - Orientation program, including welcome session and Orientation Session - Accommodation and breakfast at volunteer house

At additional cost: Weekday Lunch and Dinner, and weekend meals; Transportation from the accommodation to the project site


Airport Pickup at Cape Town International Airport

Volunteers will be collected at Cape Town International Airport on the Set Arrival Date. A representative from our partner transport company, Backpacker Bus, will have a signboard with STAY AFRICA VOLUNTEERS (and/or your name) on it to meet you. If you are unable to see anyone, please make your way to the information desk in the main terminal as the driver will page for you.

Accommodation

The Stay Africa volunteer house boasts the following features: 

  •  Accommodate up to 40 volunteers at a time (11 dorm-style rooms sleeping between 4-8 people) 
  • On-site, live-in house Manager 
  • 2 Fully-equipped Kitchens (stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, etc.) 
  • 2 Communal Lounge Areas with satellite TV (numerous sport, movie & music channels) 
  • Fully-fitted bathrooms with a total of 7 showers and 8 toilets 
  • Individual lockers for each volunteer (bring your own padlock) 
  • Bedding is included as well as linen which are all provided during your stay on the programme, however, you need to bring your own towels and toiletries. 
  • Uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi in the house 
  • Located centrally on transport route close to supermarkets, Internet Café, Laundrettes, restaurants, etc. 
  • Self-service Breakfast served at the house every morning (Monday – Friday: 06h00 – 08h30) – consists of cereals, bread/toast with various toppings, coffee/tea, variety of fruits. 
  • Lunch, Dinner and weekend meals excluded - Kindly note that should you have any special dietary requirements, i.e. gluten-free, lactose intolerant, etc. you have to be prepared to financially cater for this.

The Area

Observatory, or “Obs” as the locals call it, is Cape Town’s most bohemian suburb and lies about 15mins (drive) east of the city centre. Located just 2km from the University of Cape Town, this student town is a vibrant, multi-cultural community that attracts young travelers from all over the globe, all year round. Our volunteer house is a 10min walk from Lower Main Road - the main entertainment area and heartbeat of Obs. You’ll find quirky restaurants, easy going bars, live music (everything from Reggae and Afro-jazz to Contemporary) and tons of cozy little coffee shops and cafés. During the Apartheid era, Observatory was one of the few “grey” suburbs – areas where people of mixed race, religion and cultures were allowed to live together. This spirit has lived on and has resulted in a suburb unique in its diversity. Our volunteers will definitely love the sights and sounds of Obs. Within a 5km radius of Obs, you’ll find the Newlands rugby and cricket stadiums, various shopping centers, museums, art galleries and stage theatres, hiking trails and of course The Old Biscuit Mill - this vibrant spot is home to night and day markets, designer stores, delicious farmstalls, decadent cafes as well as an awesome line-up of festivals and events.

Food & Beverages

Breakfast is provided on weekdays (Monday to Friday only). Lunch, Dinner and weekend meals are the volunteer's expense. 

Breakfast is self-service and includes coffee, tea with bread/toast, eggs, at least 2 cereal types, and a selection of fresh seasonal fruits. 

The volunteer house is located within walking distance of numerous restaurants (everything from steak houses and burger joints, to Sushi/Asian cuisine) and small corner cafes and coffee shops (for light meals), as well as well-known fast food outlets (KFC, McDonalds, Nandos, Burger King, Pizza Hut, etc.). Uber Eats offers a delivery service for most of these.

Volunteers also often buy groceries from the nearby supermarket and have home-cooked meals together in groups - great bonding experiences and often loads of fun!! Just try not to burn down our kitchens!! 

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa. 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 South Africa provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

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

Details on arrival

The Volunteer South Africa Program begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, so you are welcome to arrive on any Sunday, throughout the year. You will have your Orientation Day on the Monday, and begin at your project on the Tuesday.  

Please note that all primary school volunteers will be placed at a childcare/kindergarten project during school holidays. Should you wish to take this period off, to do some tours, explore the city, or just relax at the house, you are more than welcome to do so - these weeks will still count as official program weeks.

School Terms for 2024:

Term 1:                17 January – 20 March

Term 2:                03 April – 14 June

Term 3:                09 July – 20 September

Term 4:                01 October – 13 December


We understand that flights may be expensive and you may not always be able to secure a flight to arrive on set arrival dates, we are therefore happy to accommodate last minute bookings even participants who are only able to arrive on a day where they are able to secure an affordable flight.


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

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 853€
5 weeks 1,036€
6 weeks 1,247€
7 weeks 1,450€
8 weeks 1,612€
9 weeks 1,632€
10 weeks 1,680€
11 weeks 1,728€
12 weeks (max. stay) 1,776€
Average fees 180€/week

Program fees

180€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

4 - 12 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 Stay Africa Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Stay Africa Volunteers

Excellent 4.8 rating (169 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 1972

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Kevin

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Stay Africa is a non-profit organization providing high quality, affordable Volunteer programs in Cape Town.

Meet your organization

History

STAY AFRICA (previously known as SASTS Working Adventures) was set up in 1972 to provide affordable travel opportunities for South African students. It was the travel division of NUSAS, the National Union of South African Students, whose activities took root in the days of Apartheid. STAY AFRICA has played an integral role in facilitating student and youth travel for over 40 years and is well equipped to help students realize their travel dreams. Working with reputable and internationally recognized partners and being members of international associations. STAY AFRICA programs are run in accordance with guidelines put in place by these international organisations. Over the past 11 years, STAY AFRICA has branched out to include exciting opportunities for foreign travelers to experience South Africa by implementing Work South Africa, Volunteer South Africa, Groups and High School South Africa. 

Volunteer Programs

There are a vast number of interesting volunteer projects available and most of them are in the local communities surrounding and in the beautiful city of Cape Town. Volunteers can make a valuable contribution in many different facets of childcare, teaching, social, environment and medical placements in and around Cape Town. Whilst on the STAY AFRICA volunteer program, participants will stay with local host families and eat the local meals prepared by the family. They also have the option of staying in the City in a Volunteer House and eat in a local restaurant as well as use local minibus transport to their volunteer project. As a not for profit organisation run by staff of the local communities, we have extensive knowledge of the various communities of Cape Town and South Africa which enables us to offer first hand experience and advice of volunteering in the local communities. STAY AFRICA will provide a real insight into Cape Town’s culture, history, landscape through orientation and local community placement and provide the opportunity for genuine interaction with the local people.

STAY AFRICA's aim is to offer quality, affordable volunteering experiences and the opportunity to be immersed in a local culture for clients interested in discovering Cape Town. As a non-profit organisation, STAY AFRICA is dedicated to providing young people, from all over the world, the opportunity to come to South Africa and experience our cultures and people. 

Respect for the locals, their cultures, religion and environment are essential to operate a successful volunteer program. All our Volunteers placed in the local community have to abide by our Code of Conduct by respecting the local culture.  

Volunteers also have the opportunity to explore the scenic beauty of South Africa whereby we offer tours of Cape Town and Western Cape. Local guides and agencies are used with the understanding to offer a true cultural experience. 

Community Development 

STAY AFRICA works very closely with the local communities of Cape Town, to provide sustainable on-going partnerships. As a not for profit organisation, the program costs goes toward running of the program. Subject to available funding, STAY AFRICA assists community projects with donations to assist with various programs such as feeding scheme, a laptop was donated to a Daycare centre in the Farming community, end of year school functions, sports equipment for Schools etc. 

Volunteers in the local community are placed with Community host families, within walking distance from their volunteer project. Host families are paid a stipend to cover meals and accommodation, thus STAY AFRICA giving back to the local communities by placement of volunteers at both project and host family.  

All of our families we use are local host families and community projects started by the local people of the community that has identified a need within the local communities. Volunteers are placed at much needed community projects, NGO’S, public schools, Women run day care centres, Orphanages etc. All community projects are screened prior to placement of volunteers and factors such as economic responsibility, environmental, social responsibility and safety of the client are considered prior to approving local community projects for placement of our volunteers. In many cases volunteer assistance to these projects will assist the local people via ongoing placement of volunteers at both host family and projects. 


169 reviews · rating4.8

Henry Pretorius rating5

2022 at Sports Education Coach

I can highly recommend this organisation. Really responsive organisers, safe and secure accommodation, and a fantastic experience all around both at the volunteer project and socially at the hostel. I learned a lot, met people from all over the world and made a lot of new ...
Malo Ambroselli rating5

2022 at Sports Education Coach

Sooo what I think about South Africa ! It was I think the best experience I’ve ever had, and if had to do it twice, I wouldn’t hesitate at all ! First the project was really cool, I was teaching sports lessons in a school with others volunteers, and the fact that we were really about our program ...
Paul Rouyer rating4.8

2022 at Sports Education Coach

Thanks to Kevin and your team I spent an awesome journey in Cape Town, met great guys from around the world, it was really cool to spent 1 months with them, and also the kids in school, truly interesting to see the life in a school of SA. Really appreciate the journey in the most beautiful city ...
Demyan Kruglov rating5

2022 at Sports Education Coach

My two sons - 15 years old and 17 years old went volunteering in Cape Town from Stay Africa Volunteers. I can't say enough how wonderful and life changing experience they have obtained! It was a great opportunity for boys at Ellerton Primary School to see the world from different prospective and ...
Maria Frederiksen rating4.8

2020 at Sports Education Coach

I had the best time EVER!! I always felt very safe and secure at all times, and the volunteers that I worked with at the project were great as well. I loved all the kids and teachers from the school – this was simply my best experience ever! A special thanks to Noel for always helping me out and ...
Juliette Reintaux rating5

2019 at Sports Education Coach

Chapel Street primary school is an incredible project! The teachers are really nice and they trust me. I felt useful and very welcomed, and the kids are amazing too! The volunteer hostel is well located, clean, and has all the comfort necessary, even if some rooms are small (not mine)… The ...

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