Your netball placement will involve coaching sessions in schools, clubs and some universities. Depending on your coaching experience and confidence, you will also have the opportunity to coach and train with the national netball squad. Most of the players come from poor backgrounds, never having had the chance to play netball before. By volunteering in Ghana, you will therefore give a number of children access to the sport, either to enjoy it as a fun hobby, or to nurture raw talent that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Your Role
Your volunteering will generally begin in schools with pupils aged 10-16 where the standard of game is varied and where the coaching is usually quite laid back and good fun whilst still being rewarding. You will help to organise matches and training clinics as well as providing better quality netball equipment for players to train with. The players are will greatly improve with some structured shooting and passing drills.
You will then be able to coach or assist in the coaching of netball teams at local Universities. Some netball teams are well developed and play regular netball matches whereas others still lack the commitment from a dedicated netball coach. Coaching in the universities will tend to take place in the afternoon, after finishing your schools work.
The leagues are made up of various female netball clubs where training tends to take place in the late afternoon and early evenings. The standard often varies so you will be able to coach in these clubs across a range of abilities depending on your own experience. If teams have an afternoon match, training can often take place first thing in the morning, so be ready for some early starts!
You will also have plenty of time to improve your own game by training and playing with some of the top local league teams and university teams. Depending on your ability and motivation, you will even have opportunities to train with the national squad! Not only will playing netball in Ghana be loads of fun and keep you fit during your time overseas, it will also provide a great cultural exchange between you and your fellow netball players.
Project Cost Includes
- Airport transfers to and from Accra Airport upon your arrival and departure
- Orientation programme
- Full board and lodging, including breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
- Assistance in your projects by staff and volunteer coordinators
- Full support from your coordinator throughout your time on your Ghana placement
Project Cost Excludes
- All transport by air to Ghana
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement which must include cover for repatriation
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing
- Email/Internet and telephone calls
- All visas for border crossings
- Transportation that is not related to the project
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Ghana
Prices & Durations
Ghana Netball Coaching - 4 weeks £1,099
2009 Start Dates: 06 Jun, 05 Sep, 05 Dec
2010 Start Dates: 06 Mar, 05 Jun, 04 Sep, 05 Dec
Ghana Netball Coaching - 8 weeks £1,649
2009 Start Dates: 09 May, 08 Aug, 07 Nov
2010 Start Dates: 08 May, 07 Aug, 06 Nov
Ghana Netball Coaching - 12 weeks £2,199
2009 Start Dates: 11 Apr, 11 Jul, 10 Oct
2010 Start Dates: 09 Jan, 10 Apr, 10 Jul, 09 Oct
Please Note: Additional weeks are available, please contact us for start dates.
