STUDENTS from Leeds Trinity University are volunteering in Rwanda with the charity Cricket Without Boundaries.

The students, who are all studying primary or secondary physical education and sports coaching, will be teaching cricket in schools and the community, as well as training teachers, and holding cricket festival days. They travelled out last week and will be in Africa until Saturday, June 9.

The group will work in three different provinces and will integrate their sports coaching with health messages about HIV and AIDS.

One of the seven students, Grace Spavold, described the trip as a "once in a lifetime" opportunity.

"It will enable me to develop my coaching and to learn new skills through the teaching of important health messages in a fun and sporty environment," she said

Fellow student Jacob Reeve, said: "I have never had an opportunity like this before so when it came up I jumped at the chance to go. I am going to try and make a difference to children who need it. I am also going to help raise awareness of the world-wide issue of AIDS, and hopefully touch many lives in a positive way."

The students have raised more than £700 each to take part in the project, which is part of their professional work placement, and will also gain academic credits.

Antonia Miles, a graduate trainee at Leeds Trinity University, will join the students as a mentor.

She said: "I thought this would be an amazing experience to make a difference within Rwanda and to support the students in order for them to get the most out of the trip."

Leeds Trinity University supports the Universities UK Go International: Stand Out campaign, which aims to increase the number of students taking part in study, work and volunteer abroad placements.

Since partnering with Cricket Without Boundaries in 2013, 17 Leeds Trinity students have taken part in five trips to Africa, supporting the charity in coaching more than 8,000 students.

Follow the students’ journey through the Cricket Without Boundaries blog.