St Lucia
Who says the Caribbean is all about lying on the beach and taking a honeymoon?
St Lucia is a small island stretching 27 miles long (north to south) by 14 miles wide (east to west) but you will be overwhelmed by its rolling hills that grow to form volcanic mountains and reach to the sky. The iconic Pitons rise from the waves to the clouds like pyramids of volcanic stone. This isn’t some glammed-up, theme-park holiday spot – St Lucia has a pulse. Your senses are bombarded with the sights, smells and sounds of an island that’s truly alive.
Towns, like the capital Castries, move and shake to the sound of car horns, the smell of rotis fresh from the oven and reggae blaring on the speaker. The people are warm and welcoming and if you want a destination that will let you get under the skin of West Indian life – St Lucia is the one.
St Lucia is a small island stretching 27 miles long (north to south) by 14 miles wide (east to west) but you will be overwhelmed by its rolling hills that grow to form volcanic mountains and reach to the sky. The iconic Pitons rise from the waves to the clouds like pyramids of volcanic stone. This isn’t some glammed-up, theme-park holiday spot – St Lucia has a pulse. Your senses are bombarded with the sights, smells and sounds of an island that’s truly alive.
Towns, like the capital Castries, move and shake to the sound of car horns, the smell of rotis fresh from the oven and reggae blaring on the speaker. The people are warm and welcoming and if you want a destination that will let you get under the skin of West Indian life – St Lucia is the one.
Trips
Netball Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps
Coach and play netball on a gap year, summer holiday or career break in the beautiful island of St Lucia, in the heart of the Caribbean. Work with top ranking players right down to grass-root developm... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Rugby Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Summer Camps, Volunteering
Coach and play rugby as a volunteer rugby coach in the paradise island of St Lucia. Work alongside the national team to develop the game at the grass routes level, giving disadvantaged kids the chance... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Football Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering, Summer Camps
Join our volunteer coaching team in St Lucia and help to develop football from a grassroots level, promoting football in schools and the poorest communities, as well as work closely with some of the i... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Cricket Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Summer Camps, Volunteering
Use your knowledge of cricket to help develop the game at a grass roots level in the Caribbean island of St Lucia. This varied project will see you working with youth cricket in schools and communitie... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Sports Physiotherapy Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering, Internships & Work Experience
Join our sports physiotherapy internship in the stunning Caribbean island of St Lucia, and work closely with professional physiotherapists to gain hands on experience supporting top athletes from loca... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £1195
St Lucia Sports Tour - 14 Days
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Sports Tours
St Lucia is widely regarded as one of the top sporting destinations for group sports tours, as it provides sports teams with an incredible mix of competitive sport, vibrant Caribbean culture, and amaz... Learn more
14 Days
From £675
Tennis Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Summer Camps, Volunteering
Coach Tennis on the paradise island of St Lucia during your gap year, career break or student holidays. Coach local tennis stars and help prepare them for up-coming tournaments, and also join our huge... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Swimming Teaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering
Coach and teach swimming to children in St. Lucia, imparting life skills which could save lives. An incredibly rewarding experience for you and the children you teach. Great for a meaningful trip abro... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Sports Management Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Summer Camps, Internships & Work Experience
Gain vocational experience in the sports industry and sports charity sector. Perfect for students completing degrees in sport management, sport and international development or charity development. As... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £995
Sports Film and Media Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
Develop your documentary and sports filmmaking or photography skills on this interesting internship in St Lucia whilst supporting our development through sports charity, assisting them with content th... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £595
Basketball Coaching Volunteer Project
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Volunteering
Coach basketball to children from the most deprived areas of St. Lucia who otherwise would not have the opportunity to play and train in a structured environment. Impart your skills and knowledge of t... Learn more
2 Weeks
From £695
Sports Psychology Internship
Destination: Castries, St Lucia
Trip Type: Internships & Work Experience
As a largely misunderstood discipline in the Caribbean, sports psychology is an area in where a self motivated and knowledgeable sports enthusiasts will be able to make an instant impact. Using your k... Learn more
4 Weeks
From £1195
Testimonials
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"Spending 6 months in Cape Town was awesome. Such a great city and my hockey playing has improved 10 fold".Sarah Grey , Hockey, South Africa -
"Playing at the hockey club was just what I needed to improve my game to a level where I could feel confident in trialing for the 1st team university hockey squad."James Harvey , Hockey, South Africa -
"The experience of playing with the other team members from across the world was fantastic."Jonathon Hancock , Cricket, South Africa -
"Top quality experience and brilliant to take my love of thai boxing to it's origin and train with some truly great masters."Tom Chalmers , Boxing, Thailand -
"Already miss my fave boys and the kids from volunteering. Making plans to return already! Thanks to everyone that helped. I've literally had the greatest two weeks of my life despite how contrasting they were to normal life here."Vanessa Turner , Netball, St Lucia -
"This was a great trip to just get me set up in Australia and have the support of the team. The surf camp was also totally awesome and great fun."James Scott , Surfing, Australia -
"I made so many great friends on the surf camp that I stayed in contact with throughout my 12 months in Australia."Nikki Denton , Surfing, Australia -
"Having the scuba diving course off the back of the job support and friends I made was such a useful start to my career break in Australia."Emily Lamb , Scuba Diving, Australia -
"I loved everything about my time in Australia, made that much better by the Sporting Opportunities team helping me settle into Aussie life that more easily."Ed Dench , Scuba Diving, Australia -
''It was an ideal opportunity for me to combine travelling with my passion for sport.''James Hairsine , Athletics, Ghana -
“This was a fantastic opportunity to gain some experience in sports psychology, which has really helped with the psychology element of my sports studies degree.”Anthony Gibson , Athletics, Ghana -
"First class training and facilities. Just what I needed to keep up with my high performance training and fitness conditioning."David Burgess , Rugby Union, Australia -
"This training experience in Australia was such a great way to spend part of my gap year and has got me focussed to continue my Rugby back home."Rory Leadbetter , Rugby Union, Australia -
"The sports tour that Sporting Opportunities arranged for us was perfect. South Africa was a great country and having the mix of playing against locals as well as coaching sport to kids in the townships was a nice balance. Doing two weeks in South Africa has made a number of us want to come back for a longer stint on one of your 5 week volunteer coaching projects so look out for us. Thanks to all involved".Dan Long , Volleyball, South Africa -
"Taking the girls on this two week hockey tour was excellent. It was the first time that any of us had been to South Africa and the team made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable. You pack so much into such a short period which totally tired us out but apart from being great fun will be a fond memory for years to come. We'll certainly be looking at coming away with you again".Sarah Jackson: PE Teacher , Volleyball, South Africa -
"A well organised trip with a difference. Combining playing and coaching as well as all the cultural things you put on for us was a great idea. To even get to a Springboks Rugby game was a special treat for the lads on this tour so thanks for going the extra mile to make this happen for us".Geoff Fagence: Rugby Coach , Volleyball, South Africa -
"Teaching netball and volleyball to the girls was great fun. I've totally loved Thailand and can't wait to see more of it."Lucinda Redfern , Basketball, Thailand -
"To be part of a sports project that can have real impact on children's lives was an awesome experience to be part of. Thailand and it's culture has so much to offer and the people are so friendly. Thanks."Bernhard Gessler , Basketball, Thailand -
"I had an amazing time working in Kenya with these kids. They show such dedication and there is some serious talent. I can't wait to go back."Will Ferguson , Rugby Union, Kenya -
"Kenya is a fantastic country and being part of rugby development in this great place with these great kids will always remain a fond memory."Edoardo De Paoli , Rugby Union, Kenya
