Project Name:
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Location:
Quito in Ecuador
Arrival Airport:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport (airport code UIO)
Cost From:
£690 for 2 weeks; £130 per extra week
Arrival Dates:
Placements start on every Monday of the month so please arrive on the Sunday before. Take note that the placement is closed between 15th August and 2nd September for a summer break and also between 15th December and 15th January.
Preferred Duration:
There is no preferred duration but we believe that the longer you can stay the more you will experience and benefit.
Typical Hours:
The football training usually takes place from Monday to Thursday 6:00pm to 9:00pm and the children’s football coaching school takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Occasional work at weekends but usually free for personal time and travel. Please be aware that some public holidays may cause disruption to times / days during your volunteer project.
Prerequisites:
No prior football coaching experience or qualifications are required, but a strong 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 and volunteer travel.