If you’ve ever watched ‘Survivor’ and fantasized how it would be like to live on a tropical island, pack your bags and make your daydreams a reality! The Bohol Coconuts Baseball and Softball Club offers a unique volunteer abroad experience complete with white sands beaches and an array of natural wonders.
Volunteer coaches will supervise our girl’s fastpitch softball program and assist with club events. Guests will become part of the local village and will live the laidback island lifestyle. Barangay Cambanac is also home to the world’s longest venomous snake — the King Cobra. However, these majestic snakes are shy and do not like being around people.
With the exception of affluent Filipino communities, most youth in the Philippines do not have access to organized team sports except for short-term tournaments and leagues. As a volunteer coach, you’ll train various age groups and use the power of positivity to motivate kids to have fun while striving to be the best possible version of themselves.
The Coconuts will organize tournaments and leagues for various age groups, and select the top players for our All-Star program. Our mission is to develop elite collegiate and national team prospects. Our youth development programs consists of 250 days annually of trainings and games.
Our fully-hosted volunteer abroad program includes airport transfers, room and board, flexible schedules, and much more!
Bohol Island Overview
Bohol is a nature paradise that boast lush tropical forests, diverse wildlife, white sand beaches, friendly people, and delicious local cuisine! Visit the Tarsier Sanctuary and meet the world’s smallest primates, or marvel at the unique geologic formation of the Chocolate Hills. Take a Loboc River Cruise with a lunch buffet or set sail for a Panglao island-hopping adventure. The island paradise known as the “Jewel of the Philippines” also offers world-class snorkeling and the opportunity to swim with giant whale sharks.
Program Details
Are you interested in using your passion for sports to help uplift the lives of impoverished Filipino youth? Our volunteer abroad program cost just $30 per day – including a shared room and three daily meals – and allows volunteer coaches the opportunity to directly impact the athletic and academic futures of countless girls. Your Program fee helps us provided low-cost student meals, free uniforms, academic competitions, club events, and much more!
What to expect and how you’ll make an impact
This program aims to make a difference in the lives of young people in Barangay Cambanac and surrounding villages. Volunteer coaches are role models who utilizes actions and words to teach club members the importance of hard work, self-discipline, and personal growth. Besides poverty and illegal drug use, other issues facing local youth includes teen pregnancy, cigarettes, alcohol, and gangs.
Some of the tasks involved include:
Sports:
– Supervise training sessions
– Teach Coach Trainees
– Direct teams at tourneys and games
– Promote physical fitness and healthy eating choices
Academics:
– Assist with Academic Contest
– Assist with Educational Field Trips
Volunteer Requirements
The Club is recruiting former female college players (especially pitchers) who are 21 years or older to participate in the program. Must enjoy working with young girls (ages 4-18) and have a passion for softball. We prefer two teammates (pitcher/position player) volunteer together for one to six months!
Location
The Bohol Coconuts Baseball Club is based in Barangay Cambanac, a small village located on Bohol Island in the Philippines. Cambanac is a place where people live off the land and co-exist with cobras, pythons, and monitor lizards. Cockfighting is a popular Sunday event and the ocean is less than 10 minutes away.
Known for its unique landscape and diverse wildlife — like the iconic Chocolate Hills and the world’s smallest primates — Bohol is also a preferred destination for diving and snorkeling due to its vibrant marine life and diverse ecosystems. Dolphin and whale watching is another must-see attraction that is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists.
Arrival and Orientation
After you have registered for the program, please book your flight to Bohol-Panglao International Airport. The cost of your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee. When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport and taken to Barangay Cambanac.
Orientation is hosted by our club owners and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer program in Bohol – an introduction to the Philippines, culture and customs, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities, and a comprehensive tour of the local area.
Accommodations and WiFi
Volunteers will live in a private residence and experience the ultimate blend of comfort, community, and cultural exchange. Just a stone’s throw away from the ocean and a short drive from Tagbilaran City, volunteer coaches can enjoy the laidback island lifestyle.
WiFi is available at your accommodation and is free of charge. Please note that the signal may be weaker in some areas. The cost of 1 GB of data in the Philippines is around $0.60 cents.
Meals
Volunteers receive three meals a day, Monday through Sunday. Breakfast and Dinner will be served at their accommodations, while lunch will be available at the Soup Kitchen. Volunteers can also arrange for special meals (vegetarian, etc.).
Continental-style breakfast consists of coffee, tea, juice, milk, toast, cereal, boiled eggs, cheese, and fresh fruit. Lunch and dinner are mostly Filipino dishes with Western-Style meals being featured every Wednesday and Sunday.
It is not possible to drink tap water in the Philippines, but purified water is readily available. Volunteers receive complimentary purified water, tea, juice, milk, and coffee, at their accommodation and the Soup Kitchen.
Pricing
The Program Fee is all inclusive (except visas, flights, and travel insurance) and volunteers will only need pocket money for shopping, etc.
2026 Program Fees:
1 /mo: $900
2 /mo: $1,500
3 /mo: $2,000
What’s Included
– Room & Board
– Club Events
– Community Events
– Welcome/Farewell Events
– Airport pick-up/drop-off
– Guided Bohol Island Tours
– Bohol Coconuts Coaches Uniforms
– Pre-departure support services
– In-country program orientation
– Comprehensive in-country support
– 24/7 in-country emergency support
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