Sportforce volunteers meet Premiership footballers

Just had an exciting update from Ghana where the latest group of volunteers have had the chance to meet with the Ivory Coast national football team.

Below is an extract of an email we received from our in country leader James

" Hi ,

Thought I will give you a quick update on the current volunteers we have out here.

We organise ticket to watch the biggest game in the ghanaian league last week sunday which we all enjoyed watching and had such a great time.

We also organise them to watch the training session of the Ivory Coast Team. They had the opportunity to meet the Ivorian national team yesterday in their training session here in Accra for the up coming cup of nations qualifier on sunday which we are all going to watch and will upload some photos after.

They managed to get autographs from the players and took some photos together as well so will be good to upload that on facebook if possible. You can imagine how excited they were to meet all these guys.

They met the likes of Didier Drogba- Chelsea, Yaya Toure- Man city, Eboue- Arsenal, Kalou- Chelsea etc"

It looks like the group are having the time of their lives, and they deserve it too for all they are doing for the local community.

To find out how you can join the fun, click here

Gap Year in South Africa

Hi everyone, hows things?

We're enjoying a bit of sunshine here in London, not sure how long it will last so we're making the most of it.

Our blog today is about a location that is fast becoming one of the most popular amongst gap year students and all volunteers, South Africa.

Gapforce run a few projects in the country so we thought we would give you some more details on them.

Sports Coaching South Africa

This is run by Sportforce and is ideal for people looking to advance their own skills as well as gaining experience coaching their favourite sport.

As well as the sport you will also play a vital role in the promotion of health and social awareness. Your duties will include organising matches, planning tournaments and giving motivational talks.

For more info on sports coaching in South Africa click here

Medical & Community South Africa

This project is for anyone who is already or who might be looking to study medicine. The placement will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference in these underpriveledged areas as well as learning loads along the way.

The project typically runs from Monday-Friday with community work invloved including visiting orphanages, townships and the famous Rasta people. Weekends are usually free to explore, enjoy some local activities or relax on the beach.

For more on Medical and Community work in South Africa click here

Great White Shark Conservation

This is a real gem of a project. Imagine working with local scientists to help protect the amazing Great White Shark?

You will primarily join cage diving operations to study these predators as well as undertaking research studies. Strictly monitored paying tourists are vital to help fund work in this area and thus you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and help spread the word and correct the negative public perception of this primary predators.

For more info on Great White Shark Conservation click here

Jungle Training with Trekforce

Think you have what it takes?

Trekforce have been running extreme expeditions in the jungle for over 20 years, if you want to find out what you're really made of why not join us?


You can choose between Belize, Borneo and The Himalayas, or if you're really up for a challenge, take part in our expedition leadership course.





Belize:
You'll get expert jungle survival training before completing a vital rainforest conservation project, searching for lost Mayan ruins and caves, learning Spanish in Guatemala, making friends for life working in rural communities and then diving the world's 2nd longest barrier reef.



Click Here For More on Belize

Borneo:

Deep in the world's oldest tropical rainforest and last home of the endangered Orang-utan Trekforce and the indigenous tribes of the Kelabit highlands have been working with Borneo's largest NGO, Heart of Borneo, to combat the threat of deforestation.


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Himalayas:

Starting in Kathmandu, the Himalayan capital of Nepal, you will spend your first week acclimatising, enjoying cultural visits around the city and most importantly, attending Nepali classes. Then travel to a captivating, remote rural region and undertake key conservation projects that will greatly benefit the local community.


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Finally if you want to go that extra step:





Expedition Leader Training:







The Expedition Leader Programme provides you with the first step into this exciting world. Our Expedition Leader Training (ELT) course is unique and open to anyone.


It is a four month programme combining legal, safety and Mountain Leader Board training in the UK with with 3 months skills and leadership training in the jungle.

Click Here For More On ELT