With the Power of Sport it is possible to do volunteer work at our projects abroad. This not only gives you a great educational experience, but you also make an impact on the young people who are part of our projects. There are various projects where you decide which sport(s) you like to teach the most.
 
A volunteer work project at the Power of Sports, as the name suggests, always has to do with sports. We use sports as a means to tackle various problems in vulnerable youth. By being involved in sports, children learn a number of important social qualities.
 
We let them do sports in a safe environment, which means they come into contact with crime/gang culture less often. In addition, they also learn crucial skills such as swimming and English that they will benefit from for the rest of their lives.
 
Children who excel in our programs receive scholarships from our foundation, which makes it possible for them to continue studying or excel in the sport they prefer.

 

As a volunteer of the Power of Sports, you will never go on an adventure alone. As soon as you are convinced of one of our many projects, you can register with us and we will be happy to schedule a no-obligation meeting with you. We will then introduce you to interns and/or volunteers in the Netherlands who are also going to the same project as you. This way, you can coordinate practical matters, such as the trip, with each other.
 
Our previous volunteers are also happy to let you know, so you can take a look at ‘experiences’ to read how they experienced volunteering abroad. Feel free to ask for their contact details because they are open to providing you with useful information as well.
 
In the countries of our projects, our volunteers are always received by our own project coordinators. They will show you around, are ready to answer all your questions and are always available. You may also like to get to know your coordinator in advance. This is possible, just ask us for his/her contact details. Of course, there is also guidance from the Netherlands who is available to you 24/7.

See the countries where we have volunteer projects below:

 

Please select from the following countries

Volunteer work Costa Rica

Volunteer work Curacao

Volunteer Work Ghana

Volunteer work Indonesia

Volunteer work Saint Lucia
Stage Zuid-Afrika

Volunteer work South Africa

Volunteering Argentina

Volunteering Mauritius

Our working method

Introductory meeting

Everyone gets an orientation interview from us. Maybe you don’t know yet which location is best for you. In this interview we explain everything about the country, your project, accommodation etc. We can also advise you which project suits you best.

Contact with project

After the orientation interview, we will give you contact details of the coordinator of the relevant project and a current/former volunteer. This way you can properly orientate yourself whether the project suits you and whether your wishes are feasible.

 

Departure interview

If you are sure that you want to volunteer at a project of The Power of Sports, we will plan a departure interview. In this interview we will tell you all the next steps, such as: flight, visa, which power outlet they use, etc.

 

Evaluation

When you return from your project we are very curious about your story. We would also like it if you would write this story down and share it with us so that we can put it on our website.

 

Why The power of Sports?

  • No registration fee or deposit.
  • A free intake interview for everyone.
  • Most of our project are founded by ourselves.
  • Our volunteer work abroad are affordable, especially when you consider what you get in return.
  • The only travel organization that focuses entirely on social sports trips.
  • We tell an honest story and assess whether you are suitable for the project.
  • Our programs are carried out responsibly and have a proven positive impact.
  • All our employees are well acquainted with our foreign programs.
  • We offer good personal guidance, both in your home country and abroad.
  • We are founders and part of the ‘volunteer aware’ quality mark. We want to emphasize that our projects are rooted in a sincere dedication to a noble goal.

What we do

The children and young people in our programs do not have access to structural sports lessons. Not at school and not in a club. That is why we provide them with high-quality sports lessons in the sports that are popular in the country in question.
 
The aim of the sports lessons is to use the power of sports to use children’s talent, develop social skills, improve health, make social problems discussable, initiate intercultural communication and promote social cohesion in neighborhoods.
 
In the countries where we are active, we try to achieve these objectives, among other things, with the help of volunteers. We also do this through financial sponsorship and the donation of clothing and sports equipment. Do you want to know more or help us? Click on the button below.

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