We welcome approaches from potential partners – schools, orphanages, hospitals and so on – from across the developing world; wherever they are or whatever they do, we will try to meet their needs. And we welcome ideas from potential volunteers too; if a volunteer has an idea for a new program or destination, we will do everything we can to enable them to work in their own way.

It wouldn't be an adventure without exciting destinations. We have some great places for teen community service trips, but it's up to you to choose which one is best for you.

Akwaaba! Welcome to the glamorous Ghana, the "Warrior King!" Rest assured that you will be greeted warmly into this fascinating and beautiful African nation. A mixture of Christian, Muslim, and traditional African religions, Ghana's diverse ethnic composition offers a thriving and blossoming melting pot of culture to discover.

Rustic Pathways programs are more than simple touring adventures in the world’s most exotic locations. Many of our trips involve gaining real life skills that challenge students to grow and learn as they travel.

Experience the passion and vibrancy of West African culture during a month of music, service, and travel in soulful Ghana. Orientation in Accra During your four-day orientation at the University of Ghana-Legon, study dance and music, participate in Twi language classes, and attend lectures on Ghanaian history, culture, and economics. Feast your eyes on colorful kente cloth in vibrant str...

Spend a month in a small fishing village in Ghana, West Africa on this summer community service program for high school students. Volunteer on meaningful projects at the Trinity Yard School with local friends, visit the breathtaking Wli Falls, and learn about Ghana’s history at the Cape Coast slave castle. During our summer community service program in Ghana, West Africa, for high school stu...

Akwaaba ("welcome") is the word you will hear often during your month in Ghana. Ghanaians are renowned for their hospitality, warmth, ready smiles, easy laughter, and a love of festivals. English is the official language, and most people also speak at least one local language. Ethnic backgrounds, languages (more than 70), topography, and general ways of life are as diverse and colorful as the c...

Ghana is one of the friendliest West African nations. While English is the official language, there are more than 52 native tongues and hundreds of dialects. Your time in Ghana can be a very different experience from life in your home country.

Blue-Med Africa is a Ghanaian Non Governmental, non profit, developmental and humanitarian organization made up of young and vibrant nurses, medical doctors, social workers and volunteers. Blue-Med volunteers are the largest humanitarian responsible for using volunteers as a tool in national development in Ghana. We are noted for the first class treatment rendered to our volunteers. We bel...