Madagascar Sports Coaching

Madagascar is a magical landscape shaped by the snaking root formations of the unearthly baobab and aloe trees, whose dramatic forest landscape is home to a fascinating diversity of life. The forest canopies are filled with a whole host of species not found anywhere else on earth! From the adorable minute mouse lemur with its round, lamp like eyes to the the tiny, inch long chameleons and the charismatic aye-aye, the wildlife of Madagascar is like no other.

Madagascar’s enchanting, sparkling waters boast coral reefs rich with an abundance of majestic marine species and are perfect for diving and snorkelling. Teeming with silky, golden sanded beaches, ideal for soaking up the bountiful sunshine, this is some project location.

The lively, hospitable Malagasy communities welcome volunteers to become a part of their warm, exotic culture. Learn about and experience the strong cultural heritage which influences the Malagasy people’s everyday lives. Beyond coaching in schools you will become a mentor and a friend to the village children, gaining a priceless experience and enriching the villagers' lives.

All this and more is waiting to be discovered within this unique island located in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. With this project you will experience the best that Madagascar has to offer, with an unforgettable coaching experience in an enriching community. Join this project for a dream opportunity in this tempting travel destination!

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the unique tropical paradise of Madagascar
• Awaken your creativity & initiative as you immerse yourself in local culture
• Make lifelong friends with your team mates and co workers

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal background check (DBS)

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WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO?

Many young people lack the opportunity to play sport in a well structured environment. This project aims to bridge this gap and offer young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to benefit from structured sports training. Working closely with local schools and sports clubs, this project strives to identify Madagascar’s next generation of top sportsmen and women.

Although the focus is on sport, the project's aims are far larger. The goal is to inspire young people and teach life skills, developing a responsible youth generation, as well as bridging social divides and enhancing awareness of a wide range of social and health issues. Essentially, sport is used as a vehicle holistically to improve the lives of young people from township communities.

As a sports coaching volunteer, you can help provide opportunities for enthusiastic young players to practise sports in an organised and fun environment, as well as teaching them personal life skills which will equip them for the rest of their lives!

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

Under the leadership of local staff you will usually work five days a week coaching children of primary and secondary school age (5-16). You will normally work with children who are from disadvantaged backgrounds and will become so much more than just a coach to them. As their mentor and role model, you will lead them on a sports training programme, as well as teaching parts of a life skills curriculum designed to be both enjoyable and educational.

You will be fully integrated into the life of the school or sports club, organising a variety of sporting activities. During your placement, you may find yourself coaching basketball, football, handball, netball, volleyball and a whole host of other sports. With extracurricular activities often taking the back burner to other subjects such as English and maths, you will inject much needed enthusiasm and creativity into the children's lives. Whilst working on this project, you are encouraged to be creative and bring your own unique skills and personality to enliven and enrich the experience of the kids in your care.

The majority of your placement will involve running training clinics and matches for the children. You may also get the opportunity to organise tournaments, holiday camps and various educational activities, depending on when you travel and local school holidays. Over the course of your project, you will see the children develop and improve under your guidance, making this an exceptionally rewarding project!

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I ARRIVE?

Volunteers arriving weekly on a Monday will be welcomed by a Frontier representative at Nosy Be airport. From here it's a short taxi or minibus ride from the airport to the centre of the vibrant town of Hellville and your accommodation at the volunteer house, where you’ll meet the rest of the in country team.

Independent travellers arriving on dates other than weekly on a Monday can arrange a separate airport collection at an extra cost of EUR 27 by contacting the project staff.  

WHERE WILL I BE STAYING?

During the project you'll live in a wonderfully located volunteer house, based in the centre of Hellville, where you will experience a unique and memorable living experience. The house is approximately a ten minute walk from the local primary school where we base the majority of our work and has all of the principal amenities one would expect from such a setup – equipped kitchen, flushing toilet and running water shower! House life is however very simple, unsophisticated and fun and will give you as much as you are prepared to put into it. The ‘community’ feel of the house is excellent and you will be made to feel right at home.

WHAT WILL I BE EATING?

You will be provided with 3 simple and nutritious meals a day, which will consist largely of locally sourced fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, rice, beans and noodles, most of which is purchased from the nearby market and thereby helps to support the local economy. Luxuries such as chocolate, peanut butter and Nutella are available in the town, so can be accessed if you wish to treat yourself every once in a while!

Part of your role in the volunteer house will be to help with the cooking. Creating spectacular meals over our marvellous kitchen stoves will become second nature, so get your cookbooks out now and start thinking up recipes! Also, with luck you'll be invited to local feasts and festivals – a great way to engage with local communities and discover local cuisine and cultures.

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

A range of adventure and cultural activities like visits to remote villages, snorkelling, mountain treks and wildlife tours are available. You can arrange these in country, which helps contribute to the local economy.

Scuba diving courses may be available subject to availability of space and time constraints.

dive courses run monthly commencing on the first Monday of the month

• Single Day snorkelling off the boats EUR 14
• Single Day Dive EUR 40
• Double Dive EUR 68
• 4-dive package EUR 135
• 10-dive package EUR 270
• Diving weekend package EUR 40 per person per night plus dive course cost (subject to staff availability) 

COURSES*

• Discover Scuba Diving EUR 88
• Open Water Dive Course EUR 473
• Advanced Open Water EUR 446
• Emergency First Responder EUR 176
• Rescue Diver EUR 473
• Dive Master EUR 1.013

*Medical certificate is mandatory for participation in dive courses

Modern conveniences

Hellville

• Attractions e.g. Lemurland, Donia Festival
• Banks / ATMs; Bank of Africa (BOA), BFV-Société Générale, BNI-CL
• Bars / cafes
• Boats to the mainland & Boat Hire
• Hostels and hotels
• Internet cafe
• Medical clinic
• Nightclub
• Pharmacy
• Post office
• Street food
• Supermarket
• Taxis to the rest of the island
• Telecom office
• Traditional markets
• Western style restaurants
• Western Union