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COACHING SWIMMING IN AFRICA? WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! This project is truly rewarding because very few children in Africa get the chance to learn how to swim! You'll be based near the beautiful Island of Mombasa where it is important for children to learn to swim on account of their close proximity to the ocean and the dangers for non-swimmers.
"My experience was an
unforgettable one, my schools were great the children amazing. I loved
every minute I spent with the children. At swimming I taught 3 girls who
were all 7years old to swim without the armbands in the deep end, it was
such a proud moment, and they were so happy that there parents came
along to the pool on my last day with them to witness it!"
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PROJECT OVERVIEW Swimming is seen as an elitist sport for tourists and the rich, but now you have the opportunity to bring this "elitist" sport to disadvantaged children - you will make a difference! Mombassa is situated on the coast, so it is essential for children to learn how to swim because many children suffer fatal accidents each year when trying to swim in the sea. If you volunteer on this project, it will hopefully do something to reduce these terrible accidents. This project is a truly rewarding one as the children you will be coaching will have never had a proper swimming coach before who can teach them the correct techniques involved with swimming. Also, you'll not only be coaching the children a sport, but also an important life skill as well.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Africa and the many diverse cultures in Kenya.
The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT: The
children's existing standard of swimming
is fairly basic. You'll also teach them about water safety as well as the basic stroke techniques and diving.
Your lessons will take place
during the school's PE periods,
on Mondays to Fridays, in the mornings and afternoons. If you would like to do more swimming coaching
with a second school, this can be
arranged for you. The school that you will be coaching
takes part in 3 swimming galas each year against other local schools. The
dates of these galas are normally around early April, early August and mid
November. You'll assist in these galas if
they fall during your placement. In this case, you'll be able to see your
hard work paying off when the children compete! SCHOOL TERMS IN
KENYA: There will be slight school variations on the above school dates, as
well as approximately one week examination periods at the end of every
term. During this time your help is needed with the examinations and
with the marking of papers. Different schools have slight changes to the
dates of closing and opening but they do not deviate by more than a week
or at most two, so if you're thinking of doing this project please speak
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IN MOMBASA: Your accommodation will vary, depending on which school you're placed in. We have different types of accommodation, but you will most likely live with a local family. Volunteers and family members frequently become very good friends and even stay in touch once the volunteers have left the country. Living with a family also gives you the opportunity to experience the true African experience from the inside and not just as a "tourist" on the surface of the country.
My family were fantastic and went
beyond their duties to make me welcome.
Njeri [Travellers' Mombasa
Organiser] was always helpful
should I need anything." When accommodation is limited, we occasionally place volunteers in a local Guest House which is very comfortable and convenient for access into town. Occasionally the houses that we use may change owing to availability, so the facilities you can expect may change accordingly. Your school may be within walking distance, which will enable you to go home for lunch if you want to. Many Kenyans choose to eat locally for lunch on roast meat called "nyama choma" - a delicacy that you'll talk about for a long time!
"I learnt about the country and the
people who live there. I think more so
than a lot of other volunteers because I was on my own and therefore tended
to mix with the locals rather than other volunteers. Living with a family
also encouraged this."
TRAVEL:
As there is so much to do in Kenya, we recommend that
you do some travelling around the country
once your placement has finished. If this is the case, we can arrange your
flights accordingly.
Support & Backup:
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here. |
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