Zambia

Zambia/Sport in Action

Volunteer Zambia is a unique international sport programme run by the Wallace Group – a collaboration between leading UK ‘sport’ universities – to primarily support and work with the leading Zambian sports NGO, Sport in Action. The project is committed to the establishment and sustainable practice of both sport and international development.

Every year Durham University sends students out to Zambia for 8 weeks between June and September. Volunteers collaborate with Zambian volunteer coaches to deliver embedded and sustainable sport opportunities for young people in their community, particularly women and girls. Find out more about a day in the life of a Volunteer Zambia student here.

The roles include:

• Netball Development Officer
• Football Development Officer
• Basketball Development Officer
• Media, Marketing and Communications Officer
• Enterprise Development Officer

Please email [email protected] for more information about any of the roles.

When can I apply?

Applications typically open August/September for the following years travel. Find us at freshers fair, or email [email protected] if you are interested in applying. Application forms and person specifications can be found here.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 26th October 2025 for 2026 travel.

There are many ways to get involved with the Volunteer Zambia project without travelling. See ‘Fundraise for Sport in Action’ below for more information.

I will forever be grateful that I had the opportunity to volunteer in Zambia, working closely with Zambian coaches to develop the sport I love in communities where it truly makes a difference.

– LOUISA MARSDEN-SMEDLEY, NETBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 2023