Looking for a fun and physical experience?

You could have an inspiring adventure away from your arm chair, playing an active role in the development of young athletes across the globe. You don't have to be a sports star but a little sporting talent will go a long way! Our sports projects include soccer coaching in Posadas, Argentina, surf and teach English in Bali, and for those of you looking for a mixture of fun and work; we have a work experience programme at a surf school in Rio. Whichever sports project you choose, one thing is guaranteed: your efforts will benefit disadvantaged young people from some of the poorest pockets of the world.

Sports Coaching

Sports Surfing

Sports colunteering

Gap year, career break, student and general travellers who volunteer for sports volunteer projects overseas could find themselves on a variety of active sport volunteer programmes across South America, South Africa and Asia, from surfing and saving turtles in Costa Rica to helping children of the 'City of God' through martial arts hybrid ‘Capoeira’ in Rio.

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Sports: Surf and save turtles in Costa Rica

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Help save some of Costa Rica's most endangered animals then reward yourself with adrenalin-packed surfing lessons on the country's spectacular beaches.

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 1 to 2 weeks

Latest trip review:
Cultural and interesting.... [Read more]

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Sports: Coach soccer in Posadas, Argentina

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Help provide a positive outlet, structure and guidance for children with boundless energy through soccer coaching in Posadas.

  • Location: Argentina
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Enjoyed it more than i expected to and would do... [Read more]

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Surfing experience with disadvantaged children in South Africa

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On this fantastic trip you will learn how to surf and then pass on your new found skills to some amazing children whilst hanging out on beautiful white sandy beaches south of Cape Town - not bad!

  • Location: South Africa
  • Continent: Africa
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 2 to 8 weeks

Latest trip review:
Eye opening-heartwarming and discouraging at the same time. ... [Read more]

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Surf and conservation near Montezuma, Costa Rica

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The perfect trip for those who care for the environment and love the adrenalin of surfing, you'll gain hands on experience of ecology conservation in one of Costa Rica's most beautiful protected areas whilst doing your best to learn some cool surf moves!

  • Location: Costa Rica
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Conservation
  • Duration: 2 weeks

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Martial arts experience in Taining, China

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If you have always wanted to master the basics of Kung Fu, what better place to learn than in China, Learn Kung Fu and its distinctive styles and techniques, and in just a few weeks you should be able to break a brick with your bare hands!

  • Location: China
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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Surf and Teach English in Bali

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was €1,249.00
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Teach English then hit the beach on this unique project that takes you up close to the best of the island's culture.

  • Location: Indonesia
  • Continent: Asia
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 3 to 8 weeks

Latest trip review:
An extremely eye opening experience... [Read more]

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Sports: Work experience at a surf school in Rio

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The famous Ipanema beach proves a beautiful backdrop to 2 weeks of surfing. You'll receive expert instruction so pay attention because you'll be passing on your skills to local youngsters.

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Sports
  • Duration: 2 to 12 weeks

Latest trip review:
Life, personal and social changing experiance!... [Read more]

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Help children of the 'City of God' through Capoeira in Rio, Brazil

4 weeks from
was €1,599.00
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Stay in one of the liveliest cities in the world, where life just never seems to calm down, and work with disadvantaged children who are being encouraged through the art of Capoeira - wow!

  • Location: Brazil
  • Continent: South America
  • Type:Community Work
  • Duration: 4 to 12 weeks

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