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Share your passion for football with the children of the Maldives!

Share your passion for football with the children of the Maldives!
The one truly universal game is always a big passion for Maldivian youths (and adults!) – Like anywhere else in the world. Although we have a great National football team most sports teams and schools don’t have the resources or people to dedicate to sport, so our volunteers play a vital role, not just in keeping children entertained and healthy, but also in the overall development of sport in the country
After a successful Football coaching 120 youths and hosting a tournament on the island of Naifaru last year, 2011 will see additional projects on new islands we’re working with.
Volunteers don’t necessarily have to be qualified football coaches or referees (although for those that are, we’ll be snapping you up!) but anyone with a real passion for the game who can motivate and inspire the youngsters will be incredibly welcome!

Football has always been very popular in the Maldives, but has enjoy a surge in popularity since the national Maldives team won the SAFF - South Asian Football Federation Cup (previously the South Asian Football Federation Gold Cup) in 2009, and came runners up this year. For 2011 we’ll be running a special Football summer camp in conjunction with the next SAFF tournament to be held in India – watch this space for further details, or please drop us an email if you’d like to go straight onto the waiting list for this project!

Duration

Minimum 4 weeks - year round

Start Dates

01/01/2011

Costs / Benefits

4 weeks 950USD with each additional month costing 700USD

Costs include: accommodation/meals/visa/inter island transport from the airport to the island return

Long stay Discount
Early Bird Discount
Couples/Friends Discounts
Group Discounts

Requirements

We are looking for volunteers who really want to experience something different, become part of a community and learn a new culture.
A passion for sports, especially football, friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic and eager to make a difference are all the qualities you need!