Infopoint: General volunteer information

Motivation, safety and expectations versus reality: Find out everything you need to know about being a volunteer sports coach during your stay abroad in a social sports project.

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Motivation and preparation for working abroad as a sports volunteer

Are you dreaming of spending time abroad as a sports volunteer? Learn about motivation and preparation for a successful placement.

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Misconceptions about volunteering

Misconceptions and misunderstandings: debunking myths, including dangers, costs, effects, charity and 'white saviourism'.

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Health tips to help you be a successful sports volunteer

First aid kits, travel insurance, food safety tips, vaccinations and more: think about your health when volunteering abroad.

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How to stay safe and manage risks when volunteering abroad

Safety is an important issue: find out about possible risks and get tips on safety precautions and how to deal with risks and potential social problems when volunteering abroad.

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The “white saviour complex” in volunteering

White saviourism is a toxic phenomenon in volunteering, where privileged individuals, often from the Global North, present themselves as heroes to those in the Global South.

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Expectations and reality: Host family accommodation

Type of building, climate, social conditions: What you should know about the external conditions of your homestay.

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Expectations and reality: Municipal and private basic services

Garbage, communication, water and electricity: What you need to know about the challenges of basic communal and private services in a host family.

Help / FAQ

General questions, questions about your application, questions about working in your project or questions about living in your community: In our Help / FAQ section we try to give you as many answers as possible.

Help Centre / FAQ

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