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 meaningful and reliable volunteering opportunities abroad where you can use and share your sporting skills and expertise?

Then you’ve come to the right place! We focus on sport because it’s an excellent way of overcoming cultural differences and challenges. Sport is a universal language that everyone understands. Our goal is to give sports enthusiasts the opportunity to volunteer in disadvantaged communities, supporting social integration, health promotion, and skills development.

Our current partner projects 2026

Football scene with three players from the Football for a Good project jumping for a header.
Sport Management, Sport Coach
Flag of Kenya
🏆 "Football for a Good"
Volunteering as a football coach in Kenya
📍 Thika
⌛ 2 to 12 months
2 months from
1895€
A girl and a boy simultaneously throw a handball at a goal with a goalkeeper for training purposes on a concrete school sports field, under the eyes of the sports project leader.
Sport Management, Sport Coach
Flag South Africa
🏆 "Empowerment through Sport"
Social Sports Volunteering in South Africa
📍 Piketberg
⌛ 2 to 12 months
2 months from
1990€
The HESPO project manager stands on the edge of a sandy pitch in his village in Kenya and watches his team's handball players.
Sport Management, Sport Coach
Flag of Kenya
🏆 "Sport for Development"
Sports and development project in Kenya (Sidundo)
📍 Sidundo, Usonga/Busonga
⌛ 2 to 12 months
2 months from
1855€

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 partner 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.
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„...my time in South Africa really influenced myself in every aspect of life."

In my three month with Africa Jam I not only had the opportunity to see how children are given hope and joy in the midst of chaos but also how communities are brought together. But most importantly my time in South Africa really influenced myself in every aspect of life. Through Africa Jam I got the chance to find family and friends on the other side of the world who definitely changed my life forever!

Alina
"Provide Hope, Unity & Community in the Lives of Youth" in Cape Town

How do I apply for volunteering abroad?

4 steps to your sporting adventure:

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.

Latest news on the blog

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

An athletic journey through jungle, sandy beaches and city traffic

COACH ABROAD trusted project - Badges of Trust

“Badge of Trust”

The COACH ABROAD team awards partner projects for transparent and reliable communication behaviour, good volunteer experiences and sustainable measures.

Project location information

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