Unite people through sports

COACH ABROAD places volunteer coaches in social sports projects abroad that match their personal sporting skills.

A volunteer coach and a young player high-fiving each other on the pitch.

Real projects.
Real experiences.
Real results.

  • Are you looking for a meaningful and trustworthy volunteer opportunity?
  • Would you like to use and share your sports skills and competences abroad?
  • Do you want to help others create new perspectives?
Then you've come to the right place!

We focus on the field of sport because we believe it's a great tool to overcome cultural differences and challenges. Sport is a universal language that can be understood by everyone. Our aim is to provide opportunities for sports enthusiasts to volunteer in disadvantaged communities, promoting social inclusion, improving health and developing skills.

Our current partner projects

A girl wearing a headscarf from Tanzania proudly holds up a basketball during training.
A girl wearing a headscarf from Tanzania proudly holds up a basketball during training.
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Sport Management, Sport Coach

Pamoja Basketball Project

Providing sport, education and mentoring for the next generation through basketball

1 to 3 months

Arusha

2 months from

2114€

Football scene with three players from the Football for a Good project jumping for a header.
Football scene with three players from the Football for a Good project jumping for a header.
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Sport Management, Sport Coach

Football for a Good

Use football to create a healthy and safe environment for young people in Thika

2 to 12 months

Thika

2 months from

1895€

A player catches a handball while a large group of children stand in the background watching a handball coach give a lesson.
A player catches a handball while a large group of children stand in the background watching a handball coach give a lesson.
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Sport Coach

Handball as a tool for social change

Support Kenyan youth in Machakos by coaching handball and other sports

2 to 24 months

Machakos

2 months from

1920€

Why go abroad with COACH ABROAD?

We have experience working with local and international volunteers in sports and youth development projects.

We support the people on the ground.

Simple, fair and transparent pricing models.

We offer reliable and controllable partner projects.

A win-win situation for volunteers and projects.

We offer:

...authentic experiences in social sport projects where you can put your sporting skills and knowledge to good use. See how you can support and build sustainable sports development for children and young people on the ground, while gaining valuable life experience.

My experience was amazing.

I had a very caring host family, which showed a lot of interest in me and wanted to share time with me. The school and the pupils were happy that I’ve been there and participated with lots of effort, what gave me even more motivation. I had enough time and possibilites to explore the beautful surroundings of Stellenbosch and went to Cape Town quite often, too. Stellenbosch for it’s own is relativly safe, you can walk around in the city and take the taxi-busses everywhere, which are cheap. Of course there are parts of the town, .e.g. Kayamandi, where you have to be careful. All in all it was a time I don’t want to miss and I would do it again everytime!

Joshua

"Stellies Sporting Opportunities" in Stellenbosch

How do I apply?

Four steps to your sporting adventure abroad. Experience & adventures guaranteed.

Find your favourite project

Discover projects that match your skills and requirements.

Complete application

Apply for a partner project or let us make a selection together.

Get to know each other

We would like to find out your motivation and skills via telephone interview.

Abroad as a sports coach

Meet new people and use your skills to help develop young people in sport and through sport.

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Nicola from COACH ABROAD with children during her visit to the GO FOR GOALS Sports Center in Mlamleni, Tanzania.
Climbing palm trees and visiting schools – Nicola on a project visit to Tanzania

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