Join
International Volunteer HQ, the world’s leading volunteer travel organization, and support the
Sports Development Volunteer Program in Jamaica.
On this program, you will assist with physical education in schools in St Mary. Volunteers gain experience teaching, coaching and mentoring students in a wide variety of sports and games. In turn, students benefit from the extra focus on their physical health and wellbeing as well as growing stronger community ties and improving their overall quality of life.
You’ll stay in a dormitory-style volunteer house.
The program has
start dates on the first and third Monday of each month throughout the year.
This program ranges from 1-4 weeks. Your fully-hosted experience includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. Detailed pricing information for your duration is available
on our website.
Your Impact
As a Sports Development volunteer in Jamaica, you will play a leading role in teaching local school children and wider community members a range of sports. Track and field, football, rugby and netball are popular with most students in Jamaica. You’re welcome to introduce a sport from home, but keep in mind you may need to bring some equipment with you.
Sports Development volunteer duties will vary but generally include:
- Teaching local children new sports
- Helping students practice sports
- Running drills and exercises
- Setting up games and activities
- Mentoring students
- Planning lessons
- Arranging community events
Program Highlights
IVHQ’s Jamaica programs are available year-round, starting on the first and third Monday of each month.
IVHQ provides the most affordable and
top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on
our website.
You’ll be joining a global network of 123,000+ volunteers backed by the world’s leading team of volunteer travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.
Support impact-driven volunteer projects run by locals within your host community.
Academic credit available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record with University of Montana that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.
Flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
How to Apply
- Select your start date & duration: All IVHQ volunteer programs are available year-round and you can choose to volunteer for durations on this program ranging from 1 to 4 weeks.
- Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Registration Fee.
- Pay your Program Fee: This is only due 30 days before your program starts.
Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 14 days before you start.
