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There are three ways to support the programme: with money, with specific things we need, or with time and expertise. All three start the same way, by writing to us.
Court hours at PadelTown, the bus that collects participants and takes them back, fees for the English teacher and the psychologist, rackets, balls, kit and stationery.
We are not yet publishing a cost per participant: we are still working it out and would rather not print a figure we would have to correct. If you want the budget detail, write to us.
This is the list of what is needed, with quantities. If you have something on it, or can get hold of it, write to us and we will tell you exactly where and when to deliver it.
| What it is | Quantity | Detail | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padel rackets | 20 rackets | Junior size. New, or second-hand in good condition. | Sports equipment |
| Padel balls | One tube per week | This is the programme's consumable: they wear out with use. | Sports equipment |
| Court hours | 8 hours per week | Four afternoons, two groups rotating. | Space |
| School transport | One month of bus service | Pick-up at school, transfer to the court and back, with a supervisor on board. | Transport |
| Sports kit | 20 full kits | Shirt, shorts and socks. Two sets per participant. | Uniforms |
| Stationery kits | 20 kits per year | Notebooks, pencils and materials for the English and homework sessions. | School supplies |
| English teaching hours | 6 hours per week | A teacher experienced in teaching English to children. | Professional services |
| Psychology hours | 4 hours per week | Social and emotional support, and administering the follow-up assessments. | Professional services |
Specific skills rather than general volunteering: English teachers who can commit to one afternoon a week, certified padel coaches, an accountant for incorporation and tax status, and someone in impact measurement to review our instruments before we use them.
If that is you, tell us how many hours you can give and from when.
What happens after you write
You write, and Valentina replies within a few working days. There is no long form and no process: it is a conversation. If you want to see the budget, the curricula or the full schedule, we will send them.