What do you want to do?
Welcome to the United Through Sport travel website
This is the central hub for information about our various volunteer placements, internships, and group sports tours. Have a browse around this website using the search options above to find the option that’s right for you.
We have a huge range of life-changing trips where you can make your own difference to our projects overseas, while also getting to see a new country, culture, and meet new people.
We have opportunities to volunteer as a sports coach in: baseball, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), hockey, netball, rugby, swimming, and tennis. We also need volunteers to assist us as teachers.
So, whatever your skill is, find out how you can use it to help bring development through sport to children around the world.
Testimonials
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"Making a difference to these kids weeks is one of the most incredibly rewarding ways to travel. And having the chance to play some top quality hockey also was brilliant."Lauren Bliss , Hockey, Argentina -
"Coaching in Argentina made me feel very warm. I enjoyed every wonderful moment and would skip back over there in a heartbeat."James Anderson , Hockey, Argentina -
"What an amazing time. The kids were brilliant, the accommodation was brilliant and the staff and volunteers were all brilliant too. Loved every second."Ollie Bird , Rugby, South Africa -
"The standard of rugby in the schools we visited was exceptional and despite such hardships the children are all so much fun."Rob Legon , Rugby, South Africa -
“This experience has enlightened me to the diverse culture of South Africa and it's education system. I have thoroughly enjoyed putting smiles on childrens faces and have learnt so much from them and their way of living. It is an experience of a life time that has impacted my outlook on life and will inspire me in my role as a PE teacher.”Emily Mantle , Netball, South Africa -
"I feel so lucky to have been able to have this experience. So humbling and yet so fun. I've also made some friends who made my trip so unbelievable. United Through Sport you are incredible."Lucy Caulfield , Netball, South Africa -
"Coming to Argentina to coach rugby was one of the best decisions of my life. I loved the country and my host family were lovely and gave me a great welcome. Definitely coming back one day."Dan Lythgoe , Rugby, Argentina -
“This experience has opened my eyes to the kindness and selflessness of underprivileged children in South Africa. They have all been a pleasure to coach and have never failed to make me laugh. It is a beautiful thing to see them all going home with smiles on their faces.Jack Hulme , Cricket, South Africa -
“I will never forget the time that one of the games came down to the last ball with 2 runs to win. The youngest kid on the team was facing the final delivery and chipped it over the infield to scramble the winning runs. His teammates then ran onto the pitch and lifted him into the air, cheering his name – magical.”Charles El-Nemer , Cricket, South Africa -
Words cannot describe the feeling that volunteering in this way gave me. Watching the kids improve and begin to work together was incredibly rewarding. Thanks United Through Sport."Jamie Beagley , Basketball, South Africa -
"The standard of Basketball amongst these kids was a lot higher than expected and their behaviour was almost perfect. Gonna miss them and the volunteers, made some great mates here."Danny Nicholas , Basketball, South Africa -
"We always think of Baseball as being exclusive to America and as a lover of the sport, I cannot express the joy it brought me to see another nation's youngsters embrace it as I have witnessed in Argentina. More work like this needs to be done. Good job United Through Sport."Alex Charlesworth , Baseball, Argentina -
"I love hockey and I had no idea that the kids in the Townships of Port Elizabeth would share my passion. Their behaviour was a impeccable and it was so easy to unwind after a days coaching because the accommodation and the staff were all so wonderful."Jj Burrows , Hockey, South Africa -
Loved the setup at United Through Sport. Comfy accommodation. Plenty of support from the staff who are all excellent. Our base was close to all the shops and restaurants and an ATM. Loved getting up in the morning to coach too, so much fun working in a team and having fun coaching the kids!"James Rogers , Hockey, South Africa -
"I had the most amazing 5 months ever. Working with the charity and seeing the impact they have on some many lives was just incredible. Thanks to all involved."Ruben Baarda (NL) , Hockey, South Africa -
Tennis is so important to me that I'm glad I was able to use it to help the young children in Port Elizabeth. I had a blast!"Dimitri Le Vourch , Tennis, South Africa -
I am really thankful to the guys of United Through Sport which gave me this opportunity to teach tennis to hundreds of great South African children. These 5 weeks made me a very happy girl and changed my life back in Holland in a positive way as well.Maud Calame (NL) , Tennis, South Africa -
Watching the kids improving in the water was so moving I can't think of a more rewarding way to spend a summer. Phenomenal."Amy Nicholls , Swimming, South Africa -
"Taking my love of tennis to Argentina was a dream come true. I will never forget this once in a life time opportunity to play and coach tennis to a range of abilities in such a great country. Thanks to all who were part of this!"Emily Prescott , Tennis, Argentina -
Teaching in Argentina was better than I ever expected it to be. It was very emotional saying goodbye and I will miss the buzz of excitement we used to get before arriving at the schools and the incredible welcome the kids would always give us."Sam Edwards , Teaching, South Africa
