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Since the Socceroos success at the 2006 football World Cup, football is Australia's largest participation sport. Coach junior teams at the Club in evenings & coach general sports in schools and to Refugee children.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

You'll work with a football club in the beautiful city of Perth, coaching the boys and girls junior teams in the afternoons. In the evenings you'll be able to train with the adults’ teams and possibly even play with the teams on the weekends, if you get selected.

On this project we work with a number of football clubs, so if you play at a semi professional standard, you'll have the opportunity to play for a semi professional team. If you are a social player, you'll be able to play social football at one of the clubs.

As the main football project won't occupy all your time, during the daytime you'll work on the Refugee Sports Project. Here you can coach football and/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.

The Football Project: You'll work at a football club located close to the city centre of Perth. The clubs we work with have a large number of boys and girls junior teams which you will coach, as well as a large number of male and female teams. You'll also have the opportunity to coach, train with and possibly play for these teams, if you get selected.

You'll work with a number of male and female junior teams at the clubs, and these teams fall into the following categories:
• 6 – 8 year old teams (Rooball Soccer, as they call it in Australia)
• Under 8s – under 16s (a mixture of males and female teams)
• Under 18s

If you'd like to also play football 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. You could also coach one of the senior teams, if you'd like to.

If you'd like the opportunity to coach the semi professional team, you must be an FA Level 2 Coach, or the equivalent. If you're a good football player, you'll have the opportunity to trial with a semi professional team. Here are the senior teams:
• Under 23s
• Amateur male and female teams
• Semi-professional team (males)
• Senior team 45+ (male)

The clubs you will be working at have a great social scene and your club will welcome you with open arms.

Games take place on weekends during the season. The juniors play in the mornings - this is when you'll have the opportunity to coach a team, putting everything you have taught them into practice on the field. In the afternoons, as a senior player, it will be your opportunity to play.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT

► An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure!
► The rewards from helping others and Making a Difference!
► New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.
► An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market
► And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!


WHAT TO DO NEXT

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►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!
►If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
►It’s as easy as that.


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 with other Travellers volunteers in a very friendly and relaxing Lodge which is ideal for long-term stays. You may have your own room or you may share a room with other volunteers. There is an excellent kitchen and storage area for cooking meals and plenty of space to relax.

Entertainment at your accommodation currently includes a pool table, cheap internet access, arcade machines and cable TV (Foxtel), to name a few. But with all the sunshine Perth has, you’ll be out and about enjoying the many outdoor activities! You are literally a stroll from the Swan River and free CBD transport. Trains and buses are also only a few minutes away to take you to Fremantle, King’s Park or to the many other ‘things to do’!

Duration

Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates.

Start Dates

Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Our placements are flexible and can be tailored to match your preferences. For availability please contact the office.

Costs / Benefits

Costs vary depending on length of placement, but starts at £995 for two weeks. You can participate for up to one year, subject to visa requirements.

Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. All meals are provided, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation is provided (whether a rented house, a hotel/hostel, homestay, apartment or flat).

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.

Requirements

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.