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Information for volunteer sports coaches abroad

Motivation, safety or expectations versus reality: what you need to know when volunteering in a social sports project abroad.

A volunteer sports coach hands out jerseys to children and young people at a school in Cape Town for a training session.

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.

Graphic compilation of various keywords on a green sports turf on the topic of "Misconceptions about volunteering".

Misconceptions about volunteering

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

A "Kool Drink" graffiti in Coca-Cola style on a red-painted wall in Cape Town.

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.

A sports volunteer poses with outstretched arms with a local man in a rural area of Kenya.

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.

A roofed backyard of a small host family home with a smiling host mother.

Expectations and reality: Host family accommodation

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

A group of project participants in colourful sports shirts collect rubbish on a bumpy road in Kenya.

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.

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