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Youth BasketBall Coach

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Discover Ghana’s incredible natural beauty and wildlife
  • Use your coaching skills to inspire and motivate promising basketball youngters

Highlights

  • Discover Ghana’s incredible natural beauty and wildlife
  • Use your coaching skills to inspire and motivate promising basketball youngters

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    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 you work on delivering new and fun coaching sessions for the children as well as organising basketball games and building lifelong friendships through sports. Basketball is said to be Ghana's next up-and-coming sport event. There is an abundance of raw talent within the country ...

    About the program

    Challenge yourself as you work on delivering new and fun coaching sessions for the children as well as organising basketball games and building lifelong friendships through sports. Basketball is said to be Ghana's next up-and-coming sport event. There is an abundance of raw talent within the country and the Ghana Basketball Association has worked hard to implement an intricate training and development programme.  Basketball placement will give interested participants the opportunity to access some of Ghana's finest athletes and take part in their coaching and training. However, this is only one side of the game and you can choose how involved you want to be. A basketball placement will allow you to work with young and enthusiastic players on a more relaxed level where the emphasis is on fun and developing strong friendships. At this level, the placement is about building worthwhile relationships, rather than creating Ghana's next big star.

    volunteer placement  can be done in the big cities of Ghana as well as in the Rural areas where volunteers will be living among the local families, gets to know their rich culture,food and make new friends .

    Samba Basketball project is link to numerous number of local schools and league teams where there is a competitive, as well as a more relaxed, attitude towards the game. We also work closely with the Ghana Basketball Association and can place our basketball coaches in some of the top development clinics and training sessions for the junior national teams. Samba Africa can provide a placement for any enthusiastic volunteer, no matter what experience you have.


    These are the main activities you can get involved with during your project:

    • Coach basketball to disadvantaged children at a basketball club
    • Research and plan new, creative coaching methods
    • Develop personal skills like leadership, team building, planning, and motivating others.





    Typical day

    Volunteers will teach basketball in Ghana, from Monday to Friday for four hours per day. These hours can be split up in either the mornings or afternoons. Training could start as early as 6:00am for the morning sessions and 2:00pm for the afternoon sessions. However, these times could be varied ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers will teach basketball in Ghana, from Monday to Friday for four hours per day. These hours can be split up in either the mornings or afternoons. Training could start as early as 6:00am for the morning sessions and 2:00pm for the afternoon sessions. However, these times could be varied depending on your requests and overall convenience for everyone involved.

    Daily lessons will focus on enhancing the players fitness and improving their technical basketball skills.

    In the evenings, you will return to your host families to get a taste of living like a Ghanaian. Share stories from your day with your host family and fellow volunteers, and chat about life in your home countries.


    Free-time activities

    Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood. Volunteers can also Organize competition match

    Weekend trips available ...

    Free-time activities

    Weekends, are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood. Volunteers can also Organize competition match

    Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    volunteers with passion to work is highly welcome

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Airport pickup upon arrival
    • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
    • Transport to host family / project site on First day
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Accommodation
    • Utility Bills
    • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
    • Samba T-Shirt
    • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with fan rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

    Accommodation

    The accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. Its advisable to come along with a mosquitoes net.

    Food & Beverages

    Foods served are mainly international dishes comprising rice, chicken, beef, tea, coffee, bread, eggs, soup, potato, oats, fruits, fish, etc. Local foods are served alongside and are made mainly from the above, tubers, beans and/or maize. We have to mention that it is very common to find dishes volunteers are familiar with in a restaurant in the cities.

     

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    STARTS DATE: Flexible

    Airport pickup info:

    On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan  or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $231 per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.


    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

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    4.69
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    2022
    Certainly one of the most exciting experiences of our life. Daniel directed us well. The family that gave us accommodation always available ...
    Alfredo Caranna

    Youth BasketBall Coach

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    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kumasi

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