Volunteer Sports Projects - Netball - Fiji
Our Careerbreaker Sports Placements programme is based in Suva, the laid-back capital of Fiji and the largest city in the South Pacific. Suva is situated on a hilly peninsula in the South East of Viti Levu, the biggest of Fiji’s 300 or so islands. A multi-racial, almost cosmopolitan city, Suva has plenty of shops, internet cafes, gyms, sporting facilities, restaurants, a few bars and a cinema.
Suva is warm all year-round, with the hottest months being from December to March. These also tend to be the rainier months, but tropical showers can happen any time, keeping the palm trees looking lush and green!
Following consultation with FASANOC (Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee) and the national sporting bodies, we have been able to implement a number of schemes which aim to provide a more structured and comprehensive program of sports coaching within schools in the region. We have worked with over 10 schools in Suva, both primary and secondary as well as some adult clubs, and a couple of rural villages further afield. We have provided netball coaching both during PE lessons and at after school training for the teams. There may be opportunities to coach other sports, depending on the season and your interests.
There will be two netball coaching sessions a day most days, with the possibility to train with a local team some evenings during the week, and even play for them on a Saturday if you are good enough. Please bear in mind that coaching may be unavoidably cancelled due to rain or random school events such as dance practice, school trips or they have just decided not to train that day! The Fijians have a wonderful way of taking each day as it comes and this can extend to not mentioning school will be closed for our next coaching session!
To provide a sustainable and expanding sports programme in the region, it is our intention to provide not only coaching to children, but also to share coaching skills and techniques with teachers and sports coaches, enabling them to continue and develop the programme.
Whilst on your placement you will be living in the Careerbreaker house in the suburbs of Suva. You will be sharing a room with up to six others, with communal areas for chilling out after coaching and training. The house will have electricity, TV, hot showers and a well equipped kitchen. You will need an Australasian adaptor for any electrical items you intend to plug in.
Meals will be a team effort using a mix of local and western food. There may also be a local cook to give you a taste of local dishes. There will also be the opportunity to stay in a rural village for one weekend, to experience traditional Fijian life away from the developed city of Suva, as well as ample opportunity at weekends to go sight-seeing, travel to beautiful beaches and explore the islands.
Note: The netball season in Fiji runs between January and September
Please feel free to contact us to discuss your specific requirements further. Tel 0845 121 1996 or e-mail: team@madventurer.com
Do you fancy a bit of adventure and sight-seeing after you volunteer placement? Contact us to discuss possible adventure trips.
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