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GAP AFRICA PROJECTS

Gain real-world coaching experience in some of the world’s most exciting destinations.

Our sports internships give you the chance to develop your skills, build your confidence, and make a genuine impact—all while experiencing life in a new country. Whether you’re working with community teams, school groups, or sports academies, you’ll be hands-on from day one, putting theory into practice and growing as a coach.

With programmes across South Africa, Ghana, and St Lucia, there’s an opportunity to suit your interests and ambitions. Browse our options below to find the right fit for you..

Football Coaching & Playing Project

Work as a volunteer football coach in Ghana and give kids the chance to train and play football in a fun, organised way. Coaching football in Ghana is a great way to discover a sports-mad country while playing and coaching football in the local community.

GHANA

Higher Level Football Coaching Internship

Coach at a leading premiership football club or elite football academy in Accra, and help to coach and develop football talent in some of Ghana’s top youth football players. For those emerging players who are successful, their future career could involve top clubs in Europe!

GHANA

Football Coaching Volunteer Project

Volunteer as a football coach in Port Elizabeth, helping children from local townships develop their skills through training, matches, and tournaments. Volunteers will be responsible for running and supervising all training and football matches for the players. Share your passion and experience in football to inspire disadvantaged children in South Africa.

South Africa

Football Coaching Volunteer Project

Join our volunteer football coaching team in St Lucia and help to develop players from grassroots up to senior level. You’ll help in promoting football in schools and the poorest communities around the island, as well as working closely with some of the island’s popular football clubs by helping local players prepare for league matches.

ST LUCIA

Sports Film, Photography and Media Internship

Enhance your documentary, sports filmmaking, or photography skills with this unique internship in St. Lucia. You’ll support a development-through-sports charity by creating impactful content to showcase their work with children from disadvantaged communities, helping to raise awareness and promote their mission.

ST LUCIA

Sports Film and Media Production Internship

A once in a lifetime opportunity for those who wish to explore an exciting new culture whilst developing their filmmaking and photography skills with some of the most inspiring young people in Africa and a chance to work with some of Ghana's rising football stars.

GHANA

Journalism and Media Internship

Get first hand experience working alongside some of the countries top media people and journalists. Test your own creative writing skills and see what you could learn from a media and journalism project in Ghana. Positions range from researchers at local papers to being the half-time analyst for football matches on TV! Our extensive links will allow you to experiment in a number of different spheres.

GHANA

Sports Physiotherapy Placement

Join our sports physiotherapy internship in the stunning Caribbean island of St Lucia, and work closely with professional physiotherapists to gain hands on experience supporting top athletes from local club teams and the St Lucia national sports teams. This incredible opportunity is a fantastic way to gain valuable work experience and supplement university degrees and elective requirements.

ST LUCIA

Sports Physiotherapy Placement

This placement gives physiotherapy students the chance to work hands-on with Ghanaian football clubs and academies, delivering injury treatment, rehabilitation, and injury-prevention training. You’ll gain rare experience across youth and professional levels. By supporting under-resourced teams, you’ll build real-world clinical skills, deepen your understanding of sports physiotherapy, and make a genuine, lasting impact on athlete care, all whilst fast-tracking your career growth.

GHANA

Sports Psychology Internship

A unique opportunity for self-motivated and knowledgeable sports enthusiasts to make an immediate and meaningful impact. By applying your expertise in Sports Psychology and relevant theories to your chosen sport, you’ll play a key role in enhancing the performance and development of teams and individual athletes. This intriguing and rewarding placement allows you to contribute to the growth of the field while making a lasting difference in the sporting community.

ST LUCIA

Sports Psychology Internship

As a largely unexplored discipline in Ghana, sports psychology is an area in which self motivated and passionate sports enthusiasts will be able to make an instant and dramatic impact. Using your knowledge of Sports Psychology, and applying the relevant theories to your chosen sport, you can have a positive impact on the development of both teams and individual players on this fascinating placement.

GHANA

Sports Management Internship

Gain real life experience in the sports charity sector and support our great team in South Africa. Take part in local marketing efforts, structuring up timetables and events as well as working alongside children that we are supporting through our work there. Put your knowledge into practice on this worthwhile sports management internship.

South Africa

Sports Management Internship

Gain valuable hands-on experience in the sports industry and charity sector with this unique internship. As an intern, you’ll support efforts to address key social challenges in the region, including unemployment, gang culture, and childhood obesity, in some of the most disadvantaged communities. Your work will help to generate revenue and awareness for our sports charity initiatives.

ST LUCIA

Sports Management Internship

Take on a pivotal role inside a sports development charity in Ghana, the heart of West Africa. Gain valuable hands on experience in a sports management role working with a range of stakeholders, including staff, beneficiaries, players and volunteers as assist with the daily running of activities and events, whilst working towards the development and growth of the charity.

GHANA

Rugby Coaching Project

Coach highly enthusiastic and passionate rugby players in underdeveloped communities with limited access to coaching and resources. Delivering structured rugby sessions in a fun environment. This is a rewarding experience giving back while gaining unforgettable memories and friendships

SOUTH AFRICA

Rugby Coaching Project

A unique opportunity to work with the national men and women’s teams, grow the sport at grassroots level - providing disadvantaged children with the chance to develop their skills and thrive in one of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing sports.

ST LUCIA

Rugby Coaching & Playing Project

Coach enthusiastic players in underdeveloped communities where the game is still taking root. Introduce rugby in schools, run high-energy training sessions, spot raw talent, and fast-track standout players into Accra Rugby Club. You’ll train and play alongside senior club players, build cultural connections, and experience West Africa in its most passionate and inspiring form.

GHANA

Boxing Experience

Boxing - Ghana's most passionate sport after football. This placement lets you train alongside highly skilled fighters, some of whom have competed at Commonwealth level, while developing your own skills and fitness. Whether helping at local gyms, learning from experienced coaches, or simply immersing yourself in the culture, you’ll gain a unique insight into the lives of Ghana’s top athletes.

GHANA

Boxing Experience

Take part in the ultimate boxing experience in South Africa as a boxing coach, teaching the sport and discipline to local children from disadvantaged communities who do not have the opportunity to explore martial arts. Alongside this, become immersed in the local boxing scene, train at local gyms, attend local fight nights, and develop your skills. Share your boxing knowledge, inspire the younger generation, engage in meaningful community work, and build friendships through sport.

SOUTH AFRICA

Martial Arts Training Experience

Martial arts are booming in Ghana, but young people need skilled coaches to guide them. Volunteer to teach Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, or Kickboxing, helping children and teens build skills, confidence, and a love for the sport. You’ll run training sessions, inspire the next generation, and even train alongside local clubs for a unique coaching and cultural experience.

GHANA

Volleyball Volunteer Coaching Project

Join the growing volleyball movement in Ghana and help young players develop their skills while having fun. As a volunteer coach, you’ll run training sessions, support local clubs and schools, and inspire children and young adults to take their game to the next level. Whether you’re an experienced coach or an enthusiastic player, your guidance and energy will make a real impact on the community and help shape the future of volleyball in Ghana.

GHANA

Tennis Coaching & Playing Project

Volunteer as a tennis coach in Ghana and give children the chance to play tennis in a fun, structured environment. Coaching tennis in Ghana is a great way to volunteer in Ghana while providing more tennis opportunities for young players. Also work on your own game and play against some real talent.

GHANA

Tennis Coaching Volunteer Project

Volunteer in South Africa as a tennis coach and give young tennis players the chance to play and develop in the sport they love. Coaching tennis in South Africa is a truly unforgettable sports experience, both for you as a volunteer tennis coach and for the children you work with.

SOUTH AFRICA

Tennis Coaching Volunteer Project

Coach tennis on the beautiful island of St. Lucia. Work with talented local players to prepare for tournaments, whilst also leading school and community sessions introducing the sport to children. This placement offers a rewarding experience both on and off the court, giving you the chance to develop your coaching skills and make a lasting impact on tennis in the local community.

ST LUCIA

Golf Coaching Volunteer Project

Coach golf to kids in Ghana that do not receive any formal structured coaching advice and guidance. Be a significant role in their sporting development giving them a chance to take their game to the next level. Work on your own game whilst doing something worthwhile.

GHANA

Swimming Teaching Volunteer Project

On this project, you’ll teach children aged 5–15 essential swimming skills, helping them gain confidence in the water and develop techniques that could be life-changing. With your guidance and support from the local team, you’ll run fun, structured lessons, introduce water safety, and give young people a vital gift while experiencing the culture and beauty of Ghana.

GHANA

Swimming Teaching Volunteer Project

Coach and teach swimming to children in South Africa, teaching them the swimming skills to stay safe in the swimming pool and at the beach. This swimming coaching project is a deeply rewarding sports experience for you and for the young swimmers you teach.

SOUTH AFRICA

Swimming Teaching Volunteer Project

Teach and coach swimming to children in St. Lucia, equipping them with vital life-saving skills while fostering their confidence in the water. This placement offers an incredibly rewarding experience, as you’ll not only make a lasting impact on the children you teach but also help instil a love for swimming and water safety in a region surrounded by the ocean.

ST LUCIA

Hockey Coaching & Playing Experience

Hockey is rapidly growing in Ghana, but opportunities for young players are limited. As a volunteer coach, you’ll run training sessions, organise youth teams, and introduce children to structured, fun hockey programs. Working alongside local clubs and schools, you’ll help develop skills, inspire players, and even organise tournaments, making a real impact on this emerging sport.

GHANA

Hockey Coaching & Playing Experience

Hockey in South Africa is growing, but many township children lack opportunities to play. As a volunteer coach, you’ll run training sessions, organise tournaments, and inspire young players, helping them develop skills, teamwork, and a love for the game.

SOUTH AFRICA

Cricket Coaching Project

Coaching cricket to the kids from the local schools and communities in Accra is a fantastic way to explore Ghana and leave your mark on this amazing country. Take control of your own team and see how your experience and influence can help to develop cricket at a grassroots level. Our cricket coaching volunteer project will let you experience a different side of this much loved sport.

GHANA

Cricket Coaching Project

Cricket is a passion in South Africa, but many township children lack access to structured play and proper equipment. As a volunteer coach in Port Elizabeth, you’ll run training sessions, organise matches, and help young players build skills, teamwork, and a love for the game, making a real impact on the next generation of cricketers.

SOUTH AFRICA

Cricket Coaching Project

Coach cricket in St. Lucia, helping young players in under-resourced communities develop skills, teamwork, and a love for the game. Run sessions with local clubs and schools, support grassroots programs, and gain hands-on experience at venues like the iconic Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium.

ST LUCIa

Basketball Coaching & Playing Project

As a volunteer coach, you’ll coach in local schools, league teams, & junior national squads. Whether focusing on fun or supporting elite development clinics, you’ll make a meaningful impact while experiencing Ghanaian basketball first hand.

GHANA

Basketball Coaching Project

Basketball in South Africa is growing, but many township players lack structured training. As a volunteer coach in Port Elizabeth, you’ll run sessions, organise games, and help children develop skills, teamwork, and confidence, making a real impact on grassroots basketball.

SOUTH AFRICA

Basketball Coaching Project

Basketball is growing in St. Lucia, but youth opportunities are limited. you’ll run in-school and after-school sessions, develop skills and confidence, and make the game fun for children in under-resourced communities. You’ll also have the chance to coach local teams and support summer sports camps - leaving a lasting impact on young players.

ST LUCIA

Athletics Coaching & Training Project

Athletics opportunities for children in Ghana are limited, but as a volunteer coach, you can make a real difference. You’ll run structured training sessions for athletes aged 10–16, helping them develop skills in events from sprints and relays to jumps and throws.

GHANA

Netball Coaching & Playing Project

Volunteer in Ghana as a netball coach and give hundreds of children the chance to play and enjoy netball in a fun environment. Coaching netball to children in Ghana is a great way to volunteer in Ghana, meet new people and discover a breath-taking part of Africa.

GHANA

Netball Coaching & Playing Project

Netball is popular in South Africa, but many township girls lack access to facilities, equipment, and coaching. As a volunteer coach, you’ll run training sessions, organise matches and tournaments, and help children develop skills, teamwork, and confidence. Working with local schools and communities, you’ll make a real impact while sharing your love of the game.

SOUTH AFRICA

Netball Coaching Volunteer Project

Coach and play netball during your gap year, summer holiday, or career break on the stunning island of St. Lucia, nestled in the heart of the Caribbean. Work with the top-ranking players on the Island, while contributing to grassroots development programs, giving children from disadvantaged communities the opportunity to engage in this exciting and dynamic sport.

ST LUCIA

Ultimate Frisbee Coaching Project

Coach and play ultimate frisbee with children in South Africa, giving them the chance to develop in the sport. Coaching ultimate frisbee in South Africa gives you the chance to share your love for the sport with others while building close friendships and experiencing the real South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA

Football Coaching -Volunteer Project

Join our volunteer football coaching team in St Lucia and help to develop players from grassroots up to senior level. You’ll help in promoting football in schools and the poorest communities around the island, as well as working closely with some of the island’s popular football clubs by helping local players prepare for league matches.

ST LUCIA

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