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Malawi Sports Coaching and Teaching

Typical of schools in the developing areas of Africa, there are far more children than is possible to teach properly in every class, sometimes 150 to 200 pupils in one classroom. Therefore sport is not seen as a priority in education, and often there are not dedicated staff or facilities that can accommodate this often neglected part of Malawian children’s education.

This new sports volunteer project aims to help address this issue and allow sports to be taught in schools. Based on the shores of Lake Malawi at Monkey Bay, the program will give you the vital task of teaching local children a number of sports arranging from basketball, netball and football.

Volunteer Role

Based around four schools, you will be on hand to assist the schedule of local teachers. You will be active in various roles on this project, which include:

Teaching sports in schools – popular sports requiring volunteers are netball, volleyball and football
Organise after school sporting events such as clubs, tournament and matches
Work with local sports teams to assist coaches and gain good coaching experience
Teach academic subjects in the mornings such as English, maths or vocational skills

Because Malawi is so hot, a lot of sporting activity happens in afternoon and evening periods, because temperatures become cooler. This allows you time to relax on nearby beaches or visit local places of interest, or if you want to help support the schools, teaching extra subjects.

Programme Location

Based on the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi at Monkey Bay

Accommodation & Meals

You will be based in a comfortable house shared by other volunteers on the project. It is within cycling or walking distance of each school. You’ll probably be pleased to know too that the house is located near to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Malawi! Three daily meals are provided.

Programme Overview

Duration & Price:
4 weeks - $1669/€1099,
8 weeks - $2589/€1899,
12 weeks - $3519/€2699,
Extra weeks - $279/€199

How to book & pay:
$339/€259 deposit then balance is due 10 weeks before you depart

What is included?
Project Fee/Donation
Airport transfers from Lilongwe
Local orientation
Full accommodation & 3 meals daily
Pre-departure assistance

What is not included?
Flights to Malawi
Any necessary visas
Insurance
Any activities not in the itinerary

Programme Summary:
Helping to teach sport, a neglected educational activity in a school of one of the world's poorest countries. You’ll also have a chance to appreciate the beauty of Lake Malawi.

Arrival dates:
The closest Monday to the beginning of the month and the third Monday of the month.