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Travelteer - Sports Development Programme - Sri Lanka - Summer 2024
Organisation Details
Travelteer
Activity type: Education, International , Research, Sports and Outdoor Activities , Youth Work and Young People
Sub theme: Children
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Ethical volunteering organisation with opportunities in Sri Lanka and Nepal
Description of role: Volunteer in Sri Lanka! Join our Sports Development team and help make an impact by coaching sports in local schools and community projects. Travelteer implements the Sport Development programme at the local level with the goal of releasing the potential of underprivileged kids by providing qualified volunteer coaches and funding for facilities and equipment.
The programme gives volunteers practical experience so they can design and carry out their own sporting events in underdeveloped nations alongside the Sri Lankan Government. Through the coaching of various sports, our various projects put an emphasis on inclusivity and skill development to promote health and wellbeing! Volunteer roles include:
• Planning – Volunteers have their own input into the Travelteer’s Sports Development programme by planning and implementing their own coaching plans and activities.
• Delivering – Work in groups of 2+ to put your plans into action! Help coach the students to achieve their full potential, through interactive PE sessions.
• Observing – Monitor the performance of the students and record their progress.
• Restoring – Working as a team to design and build new sports areas whilst maintaining existing facilities.
• Refereeing – Help facilitate match practice in a variety sports, creating a competitive and fun environment.
Cost breakdowns
Registration fee: £168/day
This covers the UK operational costs of running our projects and in-country support. Once you have paid this, you can start your fundraising and look at booking dates with our team.
Living Cost: £29/day
Accommodation: £12/night
Food: £10/day
Local transport: £7/day
Fundraising
Fundraising is £75 per week you volunteer (max £300). 100% of this money goes to Travelteer Impact, our UK registered charity and then onto the projects in the form of equipment and facilities. Anything over this amount can be reimbursed towards your flights.
The programme gives volunteers practical experience so they can design and carry out their own sporting events in underdeveloped nations alongside the Sri Lankan Government. Through the coaching of various sports, our various projects put an emphasis on inclusivity and skill development to promote health and wellbeing! Volunteer roles include:
• Planning – Volunteers have their own input into the Travelteer’s Sports Development programme by planning and implementing their own coaching plans and activities.
• Delivering – Work in groups of 2+ to put your plans into action! Help coach the students to achieve their full potential, through interactive PE sessions.
• Observing – Monitor the performance of the students and record their progress.
• Restoring – Working as a team to design and build new sports areas whilst maintaining existing facilities.
• Refereeing – Help facilitate match practice in a variety sports, creating a competitive and fun environment.
Cost breakdowns
Registration fee: £168/day
This covers the UK operational costs of running our projects and in-country support. Once you have paid this, you can start your fundraising and look at booking dates with our team.
Living Cost: £29/day
Accommodation: £12/night
Food: £10/day
Local transport: £7/day
Fundraising
Fundraising is £75 per week you volunteer (max £300). 100% of this money goes to Travelteer Impact, our UK registered charity and then onto the projects in the form of equipment and facilities. Anything over this amount can be reimbursed towards your flights.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Fundraising, Leadership, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: On
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 30 hours
Location:
28 Gordon Road
Nottingham
NG2 5LN