Start Date: Year Round

Age:  18+

Skills: No skills, but those who are Passionate about the game

Language:  English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions:  No restrictions.    

Time Commitment:

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

High­lights

Organize high performance Tennis programs for young people

To introduce the game of Tennis rural and urban areas in Ghana

Empower and inspire success in young people

Train the children how to hit the ball over the net and into the opponent’s side of the net.

Teach children and young people how to swing a tennis racquet to hit the ball. A truly rewarding experience as you guides someone through the course.

Description

Volunteer as a tennis coach in Ghana and give children the chance to play tennis in a fun, structured environment. Coaching tennis in Ghana is a great way to volunteer in Ghana while providing more tennis opportunities for young players. Also work on your own game and play against some real talent.

As an emerging sport, Ghanaian tennis has yet to make a strong impact on the international stage. However, the standard is steadily improving and the Ghanaian Tennis Association is keen to develop the country’s younger players.

Samba tennis coaching placement will allow you to work with these players, giving them the chance to have fun and progress in the sport they are most passionate about.

The main focus is working with children from schools in the township communities. You can therefore take on as much responsibility as you feel your expertise allows.

Typical day  

Our tennis project is ideal for any volunteer who wants to get alongside young people through fun and enjoyable sports activities. The emphasis is on participation and there is no pressure to have any extensive coaching knowledge. The players are keen to take part and, with support from our in-country team and the local coaches, you will soon provide the forum for them to do so. And, if you have the confidence and desire to pursue them, we have a number of links with the top tennis institutions throughout Ghana. Placements have been secured in the National Tennis Centre and the Sports College. Here you can be placed alongside the top coaches and national youth squads. You can even try your chances against the African game yourself!

Your Tennis Coaching Role

Participants will have the chance to coach at a variety of different levels depending on your experience and personal preference. Volunteers start by being placed alongside the coaches at local clubs. Here you will help run training sessions and organize games among the young players. You will also be encouraged to work with players on an individual basis, giving you the chance to introduce some of you own coaching ideas if you wish. Some of your time may also be spent ‘spotting’ new talent at regular tennis clinics. Furthermore, you will be able to coach and participate in the training sessions for the Junior National Squads. This 12-16 year-olds are serious about the game and have dreams of becoming the first Ghanaian to make a mark on global tennis. Volunteers with a basic level of playing or coaching experience are able to make a worthwhile contribution to the game and its development in Ghana.

Additional Info

After the participants arrive, there will be a Program orientation (of at least 2 days)

Program Orientation takes place the day after arrival day. It includes introduction to Ghana, introduction to the work program, and introduction to the living and working environment.

Transportation costs during orientation are covered by SAVO, culture, lifestyle of the people, food, safety measures etc.

Introduction to Ghana:

The following areas are covered: communication, transportation, safety, travel opportunities, the culture of Ghana, survival language, health matters, socially accepted behaviours, and work ethics in Ghana.

Introduction to the work program (including the expectations of the institution and the host project) for volunteer/internship program participants.

Introduction to the Living and Working Environment:

The participants will be shown how to take bus from home to work place, to town, to the nearest supermarket, to the nearest internet cyber, to the nearest ATM, etc.

The participants will be given a print out of the completed program detail form (including 24/7 hotline for support, work place address, work phone number, typical duties at work, host family address, host family phone number, useful contacts and other program details).

Free-time activities

Weekends, are free days to 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 neighbourhood. (At their own expenses)

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.

Programs Fee

What’s Included?

Airport pickup upon arrival

Hotel and meals in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to project site

Transportation to project site first day

Accommodation

Utilities

Meals – Breakfast, lunch and super.

Certificate

Info on Airport Pickup at Kotoka International

On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with 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 your destination (Kumasi).

Accommodation

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. Volunteer have their separate room – with a lock and key. It is advisable to come along with mosquitoes nets.

Bedroom (Double)                                                  Bedroom (Single)

Bungalow                                                                 Guest Family

Food & Beverages

Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

What’s NOT included?

Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations, Internet are NOT included in the program fees.

Airport

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana.

Travel Insurance

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

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.