Coach Cricket in Happy, Sunny Perth, Australia and Have a Blast!

  Australia

Perth

Length of Position: Anywhere from 2 weeks-3+ months!
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Dates: Dates flexible throughout the year. You pick your own start and finish dates.

Description: This is a chance to share your passion for sports, cricket and others, with children you have a strong desire to learn! Some of the children are refugees and need as many positive role models in their life as possible to help give them self-confidence! You'll coach the junior teams at the club, then train with and possibly play for one of the teams at the club. If you're an excellent player or you just play for fun, this club has got everything! Cricket is one of Australia's biggest sports. They are the current World Champions and the best team in the world. If you do any placement in Perth, an Indigenous Heritage Tour in Kings Park, Perth's No. 1 tourist attraction, is included in your itinerary, free of charge.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
On this project you'll be able to work at one of the top cricket clubs in Western Australia, coaching the juniors in the afternoons and evenings, as well as training and possibly playing for one of the many male or female teams at the club.If you're an excellent player, you may be able to play at the highest levels in WA. If you're just a social player, you'll still be allocated to a team.

The club we work with has a very lively social scene and you will be welcomed with open arms.As the main cricket project won't occupy all your time, during the daytime you'll work on the Refugee Sports Project. Here you can coach cricket or a number of other sports for around 4-5 hours every day, leaving your evenings free to coach and train with the cricket team.

WORK CONTENT
1. YOUR PROJECT AT THE CLUB
You'll work at a cricket club located on the beautiful Swan River, overlooking the skyline of Perth. The club has had players such as Dennis Lillie, Marcus Trescothick and Ben Hollioke. The club is also very conveniently located close to your accommodation. There are excellent facilities and you'll coach the boys and girls junior teams. You'll also have the opportunity to coach, train, and possibly play for the senior men's and women's teams, if you get selected.The junior teams at the clubs fall under the following age groups:
--> Under 9s
--> Under 10s
--> Under 12s Under 17s

If you also like to play cricket on this project, you can do this with a number of senior teams. There is a good mixture of standards at the clubs so there is something for everyone.As well as training and playing for one of these teams, you may also be able to coach them if you're considered good enough. There are a number of senior teams that you can train with and play for:
--> 4 senior men's teams
--> 2 senior women's teams
--> 8 social men's teams

2. YOUR PROJECT AT THE REFUGEE CENTRE:
The Refugee Sports Project will take place during the day. For this element of your programme, you will be working at a school located in Perth. The school you will be working with have an Intensive English Centre (IEC) which has children from war-torn countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Afghanistan who have come to Australia as refugees with the United Nations. The IEC was set up to enable children on the program to learn English and enable them to adapt to the Australian education system before moving into main stream schooling.
As part of the IEC program, the children learn to play sports at the school. As a volunteer on this project, you will be coaching a number of sports to the IEC children as well as main stream children at the school. Coaching takes place for around 4-5 hours a day. The schools have good sports facilities and you'll work as an assistant to the current sports teacher.

This project is very beneficial to the IEC children because, through sports, you can improve their English skills as well as teaching them new sports. Many of the IEC children are very talented at sports and with your help they will get the opportunity to improve their skills and sporting abilities.

There are a wide number of sports available to coach on this project and you will be involved in a wide range of sporting activities, giving you great diversity on the project. The sports are generally coached by season, but if you wanted to coach a sport that was not in season, or if you wanted to introduce a new sport to the children, the school would welcome it as long as it was of benefit to the children.

The sports are as follows:
Term 1: Volleyball, Basketball & Tennis
Term 2: Aussie Rules, Soccer, Netball & Basketball
Term 3: AFL (Aussie Rules Football), baseball, Netball, Soccer, Cross Country
Term 4: Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball, Cricket & Soccer

This element of the project runs during the school terms. The school terms for 2010 are as follows:
Term 1: 2nd Feb - 9th April
Term 2: 28th April - 3rd July
Term 3: 20th July - 25th September
Term 4: 12th October - 17th December

The lessons you will be coaching in will last for 40 minutes and the school day runs from around 8:45 - 2:45 pm. As a volunteer you will be assisting the existing sports teacher at the school coaching the children. You'll spend about 4 to 5 hours a day helping the children at the school.

FREE COACHING MANUALS:
As a volunteer sports coach with Travellers, you have access to a large number of coaching manuals for each sport - these manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager. These manuals are very useful and will help you to plan coaching sessions for your students.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
--> An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Australia and you'll learn about the Aborigine culture that makes this country so fascinating!
--> The enormous satisfaction of also 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 resume that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market
--> And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

Highlights:
ACCOMMODATION:
Your accommodation is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth, Western Australia. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station and shopping district.
You'll live in a centrally located lodge that is friendly and relaxing, making it ideal for long term stays. You'll most likely your own room and will share a bathroom with others on your floor. There is an excellent kitchen and storage area for cooking meals and plenty of space to relax.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:
--> Talk to us - We're there to help you.
--> Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen! If you'd like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us, tell us what type of project you're looking for, and we'll liaise with you and start making your travel adventure happen.
--> It's as easy as that!

Qualifications: No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities. This placement would suit anyone who wants to make a real difference, wants first-hand experience of a different culture and has initiative.

Cost in US$: Varies depending on length. Starts from USD 1,495 for two weeks

You'll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you'll see them frequently.

Pre-departure you'll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights not included.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: This placement would suit people who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of a different culture and who have initiative. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a love of children! Everyone is welcome on a Travellers programme, whether gap year, undergraduate, on a career break - or even retired! From 17 years old upwards, and all nationalities.

Age Range: Ages from 17 to 77+ are all welcome!

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Travellers Worldwide's Mission Statement: Travellers Worldwide organises all types of worthwhile and beneficial voluntary placements in local communities. We also provide Work Experience & Internship opportunities, as well as different types of Courses and study abroad options. We have many diverse projects, from teaching underprivileged or refugee children in schools, orphanages and care homes, to conservation and rehabilitation of endangered animals, such as orangutans, lion cubs, dolphins, elephants. Our aim is to make a difference to the communities we work in and to facilitate personal and professional growth in our volunteers. We employ local people in our destination countries and local providers of goods and services, thus ensuring we have a positive impact on the community. Our ethos encompasses mutual respect, cultural exchange, responsible travel and a beneficial outcome for all. Travellers also arranges work experience placements in Journalism, Law, Veterinary, Medicine, Tourism, Architecture, and many more. There are also opportunities to learn languages and other skills such as Capoeira in Brazil, Tango in Argentina or Flying in South Africa. These projects are unique - and tailored to suit you! Our placements are flexible (2 weeks to 1 year) and on most you can choose your own start and finish dates. No qualifications are required, just an enthusiasm to experience a new culture! Full support is provided within the country, with friendly and conscientious staff, ensuring a safe and exciting way to experience a brand new culture! Placements are also very sociable: you'll make friends with the other international volunteers and often volunteers travel together after their placement and during their free weekends. We help you to Make a Difference and have an exciting adventure travel experience!

Year Founded: 1995