Description

As a volunteer you will be spending time with the local Ghanaian children both in and outside of the classroom. Aside from helping within a classroom setting, you will also be able to assist during the lunch time feeding which the school provides for the children each day. The primary school offers a huge range of classes for the children and you will be expected to get involved in a variety of these during your time in Ghana. One thing that you can be certain of is that the local children will really make the visit worth your while. For many of them, this will be their first experience of a westerner up close and personal and the kids are falling over themselves in excitement to learn and be taught by volunteers.

Highlights

There is a lot to see and do in and around Accra so you can spend your spare time exploring the City's offerings. There is a National Museum, a number of popular Squares where a lot of the local action takes place most - notably Revolution Square and Liberation Square, as well as tropical gardens, an Art Centre and a number of different craft markets selling local wares. Accra is also home to a main and central market which is always buzzing and thronging with activity so be sure to check out Makola Market for a real insight into Ghanaian culture.

Within Accra itself, there are a number of local beaches which are usually frequented by locals and very busy at weekends. Among these are Ladabi and Kokrobite, which will usually ask you for an entrance fee, although it will provide you will some local entertainment in the form of musicians and acrobats! For a quiet experience without having to travel too far, head to CoCo in Tehsie (a rocky beach) or the other local beaches of Misty and Ada, where you will find a whole range of sporting activities. For the best beaches of Ghana though, you will need to head further afield so check out our highlights section for more inspiration.

The real tourist centre of Accra is called Osu and is located close to the Art Centre and Liberation Square. It is here that you will be able to find a large number of restaurants, bars, clubs and shops to fill your evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Must be at least of the of age 18+.

No specific skills are required however a love for children is a must. Volunteers should be open and flexible and willing to adapt to any situation which may arise within the classroom. Those with prior teaching experience may be able to have more of a leadership role alongside local teachers. Those without this experience are needed to provide one-on-one assistance to the children of the school and work in tandem with the teachers to provide them with a willing assistant.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Single or shared room in a home stay
* Food: 2 meals per day, breakfast and dinner
* Airport pick up
* Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site Orientation and project induction provided
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

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 or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008