Description

A Broader View's programs include orphanages, teaching English and vocational skills, HIV/AIDS awareness, and medical projects in rural villages throughout the Volta Region and in Agona Nkwanta the Western Region.

Highlights

Ghana is a proud and safe country steeped in rich cultural history and tradition. It is the first African nation to win its independence, over 50 years ago. The official language of Ghana is English, and there are direct flights from New York and London. Ghana has a diverse natural heritage which is rich in dense tropical rainforests, unique eco-systems, crocodile ponds, coastal wetlands, beautiful beaches, botanical gardens and the world's largest manmade lake, Lake Volta.

Qualifications

- A Broader View Volunteers should be 17 years old, fluent in English, flexible and open minded adventurers.
- Health care volunteers are required to be medical professionals, or medical/nursing students.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at 820 for 1 or 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Arrival and departure transfers
- First night accommodation in Accra
- Orientation and project briefing
- Placement in program
Food and lodging with host family or on-site volunteer quarters
- 24/7 support by project coordinator

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

* Globally-minded individuals searching for a unique travel experience * Young adults, college students, professionals and retirees interested in learning about life in a non-western culture

Age Range

17 years and older

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hours

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement

Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.

Year Founded

2007