Project Name:
Baseball Coaching Volunteer Project
Location:
Buenos Aires in Argentina
Arrival Airport:
Ezeiza Airport (airport code EZE)
Cost From:
£999 for 4 weeks; £150 per extra week
Arrival Dates:
Placements start every Monday of the month so please arrive on the Sunday or Monday. Take note that the placement is closed between mid December, starting again during the first week of February. There is also a break throughout July, starting again during the first week of August.
Preferred Duration:
We would like volunteers to come on preferably an 8 or 12 week trip if possible. This ensures better management of the project and also helps you get the most from the social activities and group travel opportunities on offer. However, it is possible to come for any duration from 4 to 12 weeks.
Typical Hours:
The Baseball sessions occur every week day afternoon for approximately 2 hours. However, you will also be encouraged to come 2 hours before the coaching session starts to help the kids with their English homework. There is an additional opportunity to play baseball twice a week, representing a local club. Please be aware that some public holidays may cause minor disruption to your volunteer project.
Prerequisites:
No prior coaching experience or qualifications are required, but a basic understanding of the game and/or playing experience is necessary. You also need to be healthy and of reasonable fitness. Basic conversational Spanish is required.
Ideal For:
Sports gap years, career breaks, gap breaks, gap years, student vaccations and volunteer travel. For those that love baseball and want to contribute something back to another community.