GoAbroad.com

Description

Opportunities to volunteer with an organization that focuses on solving rural problems in Ghana. Volunteers teach adult literacy classes and school children, work to empower women in rural communities, stimulate small business activities, initiate environmental awareness programs, provide support for abused women and children, integrate the disabled into the community and provide occupational therapy.

Highlights

No specific skills or experience is required. Registration fee of 200 dollars, which covers one month's accommodation, airport pickup and administrative costs. 25 dollars for additional weeks up to 3 months, 15 dollars per week after that.

Qualifications

No specific skills or experience is required.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

700 + travel expenses, registration fee and R&B

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Cost Include Description:

The USD 750 is a one time fee that includes the internship placement, pre-departure orientation and reliable in-country resources.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-35. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work.

Age Range

17-35

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ghana

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993