Africa

Join a Coaching and Playing Experience in Africa

Embark on an unforgettable sports adventure with our coaching trips to Africa, visiting vibrant destinations like Ghana, Mauritius, and South Africa. These experiences offer you the unique opportunity to enhance your athletic skills, build character, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures. Whether you’re passionate about football, basketball, volleyball, or any other sport, our trips are designed to connect you with local communities, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Join us in exploring the beauty and richness of Africa through a journey that goes beyond the ordinary and into the heart of sportsmanship and cultural exchange.

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Sports Psychology Internship in Ghana, Accra

As a largely unexplored discipline in Ghana, sports psychology is an area in which self motivated and passionate sports enthusiasts will be able to make an ...
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£1250
/ person
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28 days
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Ultimate Frisbee Development Project in Mauritius

Join us in Mauritius to coach Ultimate Frisbee in schools and youth centres through a partnership with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Recreation and ...
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£1195
/ person
durations start from
28 days
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Sports Management Internship in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Gain real life experience in the sports charity sector and support our great team in South Africa. Take part in local marketing efforts, structuring up timetables ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Basketball Coaching & Playing Experience in Ghana, Accra

Coach basketball to young and enthusiastic players in Ghana, who do not have the opportunity to play and train in a structured environment. Challenge yourself as ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Swimming Teaching Volunteer Project in Mauritius

Dive into the turquoise lagoons of the tropical island of Mauritius, teaching swimming in open water on pristine beaches in cooperation with youth centres as well ...
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£1195
/ person
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28 days
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Golf Coaching Volunteer Project in Ghana, Accra

Coach golf to kids in Ghana that do not receive any formal structured coaching advice and guidance. Be a significant role in their sporting development giving ...
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£600
/ person
durations start from
14 days
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Sports Development Internship in Mauritius

Support our sports development coaching and playing programmes on the Indian Ocean paradise island of Mauritius. Contribute to community sports development whilst gaining relevant sports experience ...
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£1195
/ person
durations start from
28 days
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Netball Coaching and Playing Experience in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Volunteer in South Africa on our netball coaching project and help children play and develop in the sport they love by working as a dedicated volunteer ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Netball Coaching Development Project in Mauritius

Join us in Mauritius to support and advance netball, a newly established sport on the island. Collaborating with local communities across Mauritius, your role is pivotal ...
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£1195
/ person
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28 days
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Martial Arts Training Experience in Ghana, Accra

Enjoy your favourite martial art and improve your skills in Judo, Kickboxing, Taekwondo or Karate. Coach martial arts in Africa as part of your gap year, ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Sports Film and Media Production Internship in Ghana, Accra

A once in a lifetime opportunity for those who wish to explore an exciting new culture whilst developing their filmmaking and photography skills with some of ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Handball Coaching and Playing Project in Mauritius

Join us in Mauritius to promote and develop handball through a partnership with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and recreation, your role is crucial in ...
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£1195
/ person
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28 days
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Football Coaching & Playing Project in Ghana, Accra

Work as a volunteer football coach in Ghana and give kids the chance to train and play football in a fun, organised way. Coaching football in ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Rugby Coaching & Playing Experience in Ghana, Accra

Volunteer as a rugby coach in Ghana and give children the chance to play rugby in a fun, structured environment. Coaching rugby in Ghana is a ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Football Coaching and Playing Project in Mauritius

Head out to the paradise island of Mauritius, coach football in schools and the community, raising the level of the game. Be a part of a ...
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£1195
/ person
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28 days
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Sports Physiotherapy Internship in Ghana, Accra

Gain invaluable work experience in Ghana as a sports physiotherapist and give athletes the chance to receive extra support for injuries. Gain elective and work experience ...
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£1250
/ person
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28 days
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Boxing Experience in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Take part in the ultimate boxing experience in South Africa as a boxing coach, teaching the sport and discipline to local children from disadvantaged communities who ...
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£1045
/ person
durations start from
28 days
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Hockey Coaching Volunteer Project in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Coach young hockey players in the townships of Port Elizabeth and give them the opportunity to play hockey in a fun and enjoyable way. Working as ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Tennis Coaching Volunteer Project in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Volunteer in South Africa as a tennis coach and give young tennis players the chance to play and develop in the sport they love. Coaching tennis ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Multi-Sports Tour (Community Coaching & Playing) in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Take your school or club team to South Africa on a sports tour with a difference. Play against local school and club teams and help coach ...
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£725
/ person
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7 days
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Tennis Coaching & Playing Experience in Ghana, Accra

Volunteer as a tennis coach in Ghana and give children the chance to play tennis in a fun, structured environment. Coaching tennis in Ghana is a ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days
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Basketball Coaching Project in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Volunteer in South Africa as a volunteer basketball coach, teaching the sport to keen basketball players who do not have the opportunity to play and train ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Football Coaching Volunteer Project in South Africa, Port Elizabeth

Share your passion for football by coaching football to disadvantaged South African children. Help organise football matches and coaching sessions for keen football players in schools ...
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£1045
/ person
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28 days
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Football Sports Tour in Ghana, Accra

Embrace Ghana with your school, university or football club sports team on this incredible football sports tour in the capital city, Accra. Experience football coaching and ...
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£780
/ person
durations start from
10 days
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Hockey Coaching & Playing Experience in Ghana, Accra

Coach hockey in Ghana and give children the opportunity to play and be coached in the sport they love. As a volunteer hockey coach, you will ...
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£600
/ person
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14 days

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Our Pathways to Success in South Africa

Through several pathways to success, we have developed a unique model that supports young children through their educational and life-...

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A unique travel experience in Ghana

A magical country where almost everyone loves their sport, particularly football. An experience here can see you taking part in ...

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International Sports Experience in South Africa

Hear what our South Africa international sports experience is about. Participants explain what a typical days is like on the ...

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Building sports pitches that provide jobs

Hear about our fundraising efforts to build sports fields in the local community that young kids get to access as ...

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Our Readathon in South Africa

We ran a fundraiser to support more children in their literacy development, showcasing just one of our efforts, through our ...

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Our GirlsUnite Programme in South Africa

GirlsUnite is an empowerment programme aimed at supporting young females to build confidence that utilises a network around them....

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Project at a Glance

  • Meaningful and impactful coaching programs across Africa.
  • Working in partnership with our in-country teams, local coaches and teams.
  • A chance to experience and immerse yourself in a new culture.
  • Work and coach youth across our global projects.
  • Travel and explore the natural beauty of Africa outside of coaching.
  • Opportunity to develop your own skills alongside encouraging others to do the same.
  • Develop cultural intelligence and leadership skills that future employers really value.
  • Project includes; food (where stated), accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, charitable donation. (flights not included).

Why Join One Of Our African Projects?

Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or to enhance your studies, our projects provide a great opportunity for this;

  • Experience:  Gain hands-on work experience alongside your fellow coaches.
  • Contribution: Make an impact to grassroots sports and community health.
  • Challenge: Expand your comfort zone and throw yourself into a new culture.
  • Learn: Learn about a working with people from different backgrounds and learn about new African cultures across the continent.
  • Play: Alongside inspiring children, you’ll learn and develop your own game
  • Skills: Develop ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, communication & leadership.

How to get started on your adventure…

 

Find the Trip that Interests You Most

Explore our extensive travel site and find the trip that excites you the most.

Click on “Book Now”

Add your details to the “Book Now” form and submit it. You will then be provided with payment options. After payment (deposit of full amount depending on when you book before your trip start date), you will gain access to our travel centre, which provides more information about your trip and great advice to help you prepare. We will also ask you to complete details on dietary requirements, medical information, next of kin, flight arrival details and more. This helps us know more about you before you arrive in country.

Depart on Your Adventure

Leave behind everyday life and arrive at your exciting destination, where our amazing travel team will greet you.

Have the Best Time!

Enjoy every aspect of the project, from coaching to exploring and meeting new friends.

Come Home and Share Your Story!

Return home and tell everyone about your incredible adventure!

International Sports Internship – Noor de Geus

International Sports Internship – Noor de Geus

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Teaching and Coaching in South Africa – Selina Karaboyun

Teaching and Coaching in South Africa – Selina Karaboyun

My name is Selina, and my five-week volunteer teaching experience with United Through Sport in South Africa was an ...

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Hockey Coaching in South Africa – Wessel Koopmans

Hockey Coaching in South Africa – Wessel Koopmans

I wanted to spend some time in a beautiful foreign country doing volunteer work, and United Through Sport made this ...

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Join Our Discovery Sessions

Our Discovery Sessions are an opportunity for you to hear from us about the amazing experiences you can take part in abroad. It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you have.

Discovery sessions run fortnightly on a Thursday at 19:00 UK, so register your interest at a time convenient for you.

““If I had to describe my time in South Africa in four words, they would be ‘Time of my Life’! The experiences and friendships I now have are so special. South Africa was truly life changing and I’ll never forget it. I’d recommend it to anyone.””