Project Name:
Hockey 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 on every Monday of the month so please arrive on the Sunday or Monday. Take note that the placement is closed between 15th July and 05th August and between 15th December and 6th January due to holidays. There are no activities in hockey clubs during January and February, therefore, Hockey in January will take part only on the volunteer coaching projects.
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 Hockey sessions occur over week day afternoons for 4 hours each day. About two hours coaching hockey to disadvantages kids three days each week at the NGO plus 2 hours coaching at the hockey club two days per week. Following the youth training sessions you will have the chance to train with the Seniors. 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 and volunteer travel.