You are directly on site in the communities and are allowed to help shape the children and support them. During the time I was able to spend there, I really took the children, leaders and my host families to my heart, was able to gather new experiences and also grew beyond myself!
Unite people through sports
COACH ABROAD places volunteer coaches in social sports projects abroad that match their personal sporting skills.
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
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.
„I was able to take away some great impressions!"
Sarah
"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.
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“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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