Volunteer Zambia

What is Volunteer Zambia?

Volunteer Zambia is an international sport-for-development programme delivered in partnership with the Wallace Group and Sport in Action, a leading Zambian NGO. Each year, Northumbria University selects up to five students and one staff member to take part in this life-changing opportunity.

The journey begins with team and individual fundraising, followed by an 8-week placement in Lusaka, Zambia, where students use the power of sport to educate, inspire, and create positive change. Working alongside local coaches and community leaders, volunteers help deliver sustainable sport programmes for children and young people in some of Zambia’s most underserved communities.

This is more than just a volunteering opportunity; it's a chance to grow as a leader, gain global experience, and make a lasting impact.

 

Available Roles for 2025/26

We’re recruiting Student Sport Development Officers in the following areas:

• Netball Development Officer
• Basketball Development Officer
• Women’s Football Development Officer
• Media, Marketing & Communications Officer
• *NEW FOR 2025/26* Duke of Edinburgh Officer

 

Each role involves working closely with Sport in Action and Zambian sport federations to:

• Increase participation and leadership in sport
• Improve local sport structures and scheduling
• Facilitate community competitions
• Support coach development and education
• Deliver workshops and outreach activities
• Promote the project through media and communications

 

Your specific focus will depend on the needs of your assigned community hub, identified through in-country assessments.

Please note: All successful applicants are required to fundraise individually and as part of the team.

 

How to Apply

Applications for Volunteer Zambia 2025/26 are now open!

To apply, download the relevant documents below and send your completed application to Andy Barton.

• Download Role Descriptors (All Roles)
• Download Application Form – Sport Development Roles (Netball, Basketball, Football)
• Download Application Form – Media & Marketing Role
• The role description and application form for the Duke of Edinburgh Officer position are not yet available. Please check back on this page regularly for updates.

 

Application Deadline: 17:00, Sunday 26th October 2025

Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview in the week commencing Monday 27th October 2025.

 

For an informal chat about the roles or the application process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Andy Barton - Northumbria Operational Lead for Volunteer Zambia - andy.barton@northumbria.ac.uk