The Gansbaai Communal Sports Program is founded by Grootbos Foundation of South Africa. The FFSA started in January 2008 and in April 2008 they began Gansbaai Communal Sports Program.
The project is led by Lean Terblanche and she is mostly found working on the sports field.

This project was founded to give children (that never had the opportunity) the chance to play and enjoy sports. The project uses sport as a tool to teach the children various life skills. Soccer is the main sport and from 2010 netball, hockey, cricket and tennis will also be part of the program.
While it is fantastic that the children have the opportunity to take part in all these fun sports there is the added advantage of helping the children with things like:
- Learning how to speak English
- Learning how to read and write
- Hygiene
- Aids/HIV
- How to treat others.

These subjects are sometimes hard to talk about for the children but the coaches and volunteers make it easier for them by guiding and supporting them. In addition there are also workshops given about important issues of life! These workshops are often given by people from outside the project but volunteers are also welcome to give workshops if they want to.

The project is sponsored by the Premier League. They donated an entire astro turf soccer field. (The first one of it’s kind in South Africa!) The field is centrally located between the white, colored and black areas in Gansbaai. This ideal location encourages social communication between the different groups.
The soccer program consists of training 4 days a week for kids from 6 to 19 years with matches on weekends. Training sessions are run by head coach, Sicelo (28yrs), with assistance from volunteers.
If the project has spare money, volunteers will also do things like buy soccer clothes. The children then have the opportunity to earn there own clothes by showing effort and commitment to the program.

The project is a non profit organization and therefore is very dependant on volunteers. If you have a back round in sports training, your studies are sport related and/or you love children, this project is ideal for you!
The following tasks and activities can be expected:
- Admin work
- Finance
- Reporting
- Marketing and fundraising
- Coaching and giving training
- Setting up educational (sport) programs
- Organizing sport clinics or other events.
Any fresh ideas are always welcome!
As a volunteer you will have a lot of contact with the children and you will be a mentor and a roll model for them.
Travelling and weekend trips are definitely a possibility!

How about local guidance?
Once the project knows where they can use your specific skills you will be introduced to the people who will offer guidance during your period of volunteer work.

It’s important that the volunteer considers the following points:
- You will have to respect the vision and mission of the project.
- Have to be able to work on your own and take responsibility.
- Be flexible in terms of tasks and activities that you are requested to do.

And don’t forget: Passion to work with Kids!!!

The transfer from and to the airport at arrival and departure is covered in the costs.

The accomodation you're staying is very close to the place the project is situated, so there is no need to rent a car. Of course it's always nice to have a car at location to do some traveling and sightseeing. 

The cost include accommodation, pick-up from Cape Town International Airport and transfer too Gansbaai as well as guidance for any questions!!
The cost are:
2 weeks R 3350
3 weeks R 5025
4 weeks R 6700
All extra weeks will be charged at R1675 per week

What do I get for these costs?
The costs will include the following: - Information and support before arrival - Personal pickup and transport to project - Information guide with free SIM card upon arrival - Short tour of the city and facilities - Support during stay for you and your family - Arrangement of party’s activities and weekend trips (extra costs)

The costs are excluding:

- Transport (renting a car)
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
- Costs for outings and activities