Sports Coaching in Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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You will work with young people from the community in primary and secondary schools where you will help local coaches. It’s a great way to help out and gain experience at the same time! All kinds of sports are popular here. You can help teach soccer and basketball, and other popular sports which you feel confident about teaching.
Do you love sports and working with children? Would you like to help nurture young talent? Then our sports volunteering in the Galapagos is for you! Through your work, you will be in charge of increasing our children’s self-confidence, developing their skills and motivating them to stay in good physical condition. It is also a great opportunity to improve your own skills and gain experience as a coach. If you have experience, that’s great, but don’t worry if you don’t have experience, as you will be working with dedicated coaches who are very open to volunteers. They will help you in any way they can and you can also ask for advice from our local staff.

Start Dates:

Flexible

Minimum Duration:

1 week
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Your tasks

You will be a volunteer coach in primary or secondary schools and with the local sports association. Some of your tasks will be:
– Providing training sessions for local children.
– Working with the local teachers to coordinate and plan training sessions.
– Teaching – and learning – new skills.

Where in the Galapagos will I work?

You will work in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the capital of the Galapagos and in El Progreso, the oldest village in the Galapagos.

Arrival airport

You will arrive at San Cristobal Island Airport (SCY). You will be met by a member of our staff.

Food and accommodation

You will stay with a host family in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno or you will stay in our eco-reserve with other volunteers. Wherever you stay, you will be welcome, and local people will be willing to share their customs and talk about their culture. We believe this is the best way to immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian lifestyle and have a unique experience. Your room will be simple, but comfortable, clean, and safe. The cost of the program includes three meals a day.

Leisure

The Galapagos Islands area world-famous nature reserve full of amazing animals, including giant tortoises, and wonderful marine life and birds. They are also a vibrant part of the landscape and culture of Ecuador and South America. As well as contributing to worthwhile projects, travelling to the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador with us means you’ll be able to explore this fascinating place. Spend the afternoon walking along the Malecon, watching sea lions, and iguanas, and enjoying a coffee in one of the local cafes or restaurants, with its lively shops and iconic statue of Charles Darwin. You can go on boat trips to nearby beaches and islands and watch the wildlife that is unique to the Galapagos. You can snorkel or dive, and perhaps swim with sea lions, turtles, rays, and other ocean life. You can also walk on nature trails overlooking beaches or near Lake Junco in the Highlands. The Interpretation Centre has interesting exhibitions about the history of the islands and their people. Volunteers come here from many countries and lifelong friendships are often made with them and with local people.

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