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sports coaching Projects
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Madventurer run Award Winning Projects
The ultimate opportunity for anyone with a
Why not climb Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, or Mount
and Adventures lasting from 2-12 weeks in 10
passion for sport & travel, our Sports Projects
Kenya just a hop over the border, or give Machu
spectacular destinations. You wil be working
al ow you to utilise your skil s and experience –
Pichu a go! Al chal enges include an orientation
as part of a team alongside local communities
at whatever level – to coach children and adults
to local Projects to see the work being carried
in developing countries around the world,
in the developing world.
out volunteers and the host communities which
or you can work alongside a small number
also helps you acclimatise to the region. Our
of volunteers on one of our more specialist
Sport is a universal language that can engage
treks then finish off with the option to spend a
Placements which are done in conjunction
and motivate people. As wel as improving the
few days relaxing at the end before you have to
with some of the best NGOs and local
health, fitness and physical awareness of
head home. Not pushed for time? Why not join
organisations worldwide.
participants, sport is a powerful educational tool
one of our teams and do a Project then cap it all
to teach the importance of team work, discipline
Every Project is led by one of our experienced
off with a Chal enge to raise additional funds for
and respect.
Madventurer Crew Leaders and all of our
a Project you’ve just seen with your own eyes.
Projects are run in partnership with local
Working with children who may never have
organisations when there is need for additional
had regular PE lessons or structured coaching
expertise. On our other Placements you will
is a great opportunity to teach basic rules,
special Projects
still have regular contact with our Mad Crew
techniques, skills and tactics of your favourite
Every so often at Madventurer we bump into
overseas as and when you need the support.
game. As wel as coaching during the day, you
may be able to train with local teams to develop
someone with a great idea for a Project that
encompasses the ethics of a Mad Project but
Go Mad - Make a difference!
your own game in the evenings and travel and
explore at weekends.
are themed in some way. Some examples
include the Mad Art Project, which includes a
project being co-led by a leading entrepreneur
Building and teaching Projects Medic, care-work and
which work on real life income generation
projects in vil ages overseas. For more
Based in smal remote vil ages in stunning
teaching Projects
information check out the Special Projects
rural locations, you will be part of a team of up
Living in regional towns or cities with a team
page on our website!
to 16 people and a Crew Leader, living and
of other volunteers, you wil be working in local
working together to Build and/or Teach in
schools, hospitals, clinics and orphanages,
the local community.
assisting with daily tasks and taking on new
conservation Placements
Madventurer Community Projects focus on
responsibilities.
and training courses
building basic infrastructure to assist local
Madventurer have established long-term
community development. Our key focus is
relationships with our Project partners ensuring
We also run a number of Placements in
youth development and the provision and
that you are given every opportunity to
collaboration with some specialist NGO’s and
improvement of health, education and sanitation experience and learn first-hand the day-to-day
organisations in each destination. Although
facilities such as schools, classrooms, clinics,
skills and techniques used locally.
Madventurer operates its own Projects staffed
toilets, water storage tanks, community centres
by our own crew we also realise that working
and sanitation facilities.
Tailored to suit your interests and level of
alongside some strong partners can bring some
experience, each Project is thoroughly
valuable added dimensions to the development
Volunteers also have the opportunity to
researched and set up in advance by
work that can be achieved. Al ‘Placements’ and
teach English and other subjects in local
Madventurer Crew who wil continue to
‘Adventures’ that we promote are supported by
primary schools as well as getting involved
provide al the introductions, advice &
partners as they bring in additional expertise.
in extracurricular activities like Sports Coaching support you need throughout your stay.
We can also help provide access to many
or arts and crafts.
training courses and learning activities in each
As well as making a valuable contribution by
Each project is owned and led by the community
destination, these are run by local trusted
helping out and offering a fresh perspective,
to ensure its sustainability. Madventurer work
language schools and course providers.
you wil learn & develop new skil s whilst
closely in partnership with vil age chiefs,
experiencing the culture & society of a vibrant
Living as part of a group, get involved in
NGOs and local charities which means each
foreign town or city, giving you the perfect base
local conservation initiatives to increase
Madventurer project group is ful y integrated
to explore the country at weekends.
environmental awareness and income
into village life, living and working as part of
generation for local communities. You can
the community.
volunteer alongside park rangers and wildlife
work hard, Play hard
specialists helping with on-going conservation
and Give Back
programmes as wel as helping with
If doing a Project or Placement wasn’t enough
environmental awareness and education
fun, Madventurer also offer incredible Adventures.
programmes with local communities. There
Whether you want to travel to discover more or
are also some language courses available to
you just want to have the trip of a lifetime we
help prepare you for volunteering, and courses
can cater for all your exploration, relaxation
to help you chill, such as learning how to surf!
& adrenaline needs.
We have some excellent Adventure partners to
create your own path!
offer the widest possible choice. Ride a camel
all of our Project and
to Timbuctu, trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu,
Placement options are
swim with manta rays in Fiji, boat down the
flexible allowing you
River Kwai, go wild at Rio Carnival, visit mystical
to create the perfect
Zanzibar or watch the Wildebeest migration
in the Serengeti… the choice is yours.
combination in the same
or different countries.
Experience the world as you’ve never seen
For more information
it before!
call 0845 121 1996 or email
team@madventurer.com
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