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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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 -
"I loved it, just loved it! Hope to get involved with United Through Sport again in the future!!"Max Vigor , Teaching, South Africa -
Great tour! Met some lovely people in South Africa, me and the guys loved the warmth that we were met with and the teams we played against were fantastic, it was good to Braai with those guys after the games. Superb"Matthew Brannigan , Sports Tours, South Africa -
We were all impressed with the standard of football that we were up against in South Africa and it definitely brought out the best in us. As for the opposition, a great bunch of lads."Jonny Cox , Sports Tours, South Africa -
"What an amazing time I had in Argentina, I miss it already. Alejandro, our coordinator, showed us all a fantastic time. Thanks United Through Sport!!!"Tom Leahy , Football, Argentina -
"Thank you to everyone at United Through Sport. I have had my eyes open to the poverty in Argentina. It is so important that volunteers continue to sign up, they will not regret it"Declan Cockpu , Football, Argentina -
"The most amazing experience of my life. I enjoyed this opportunity so much that I now live in Ghana and work for the charity's sports academy".Alex Burrows , Football, Ghana -
"This was my first time in Africa and it was such an eye opener. An amazing opportunity to coach the academy lads at United Through Sport."Tom Lyonette , Football, Ghana -
"I loved the friendships I made through the netball sessions and it's great to see what this charity is doing for so many."Anna Robinson , Netball, Ghana -
"I volunteered on a netball project in 2010 and loved it so much that I never went back. Ghana is my favourite place on earth and I just love the Dzandza brothers who look after you."Liz Wells , Netball, Ghana -
"Such an amazing time spent with all my Ghanaian friends. Thanks so much for making the netball experience such a fantastic and unforgettable time."Natalie Schaffer , Netball, Ghana -
"This was a unique experience. Working in all areas of Ghanaian athletics has given me a great understanding of how athletics is developing in West Africa."Josh Curtis , Athletics, Ghana -
"I play a lot of golf in the USA, so to have the chance to play in Ghana and also coach kids was a fantastic experience."Peter Lamenzo , Golf, Ghana -
"It was great to work alongside the Ghana Golf Association to help run tournaments as well as coaching for the young caddys."Peter Dunmore , Golf, Ghana -
"This was such a rewarding project that got great results. Seeing kids who were scared of the water gradually gain confidence was amazing."Rob Scott , Swimming, Ghana -
"We take being able to swim for granted so being able to teach young Ghanaians this valuable gift was a huge privilege."Laura Brown , Swimming, Ghana -
"I saved for 3 years to get myself on this tennis coaching opportunity and it was worth every penny. There is so much more to do to develop tennis in Africa and I am glad I could be part of it."Sally Bolton , Tennis, Ghana -
"We did a 24 hour tennis-athon to help raise money for the tennis centre. It was exhausting but such a great experience. Ghana is just a fantastic place."Joe Page , Tennis, Ghana
