Description

The HIV/AIDS Health Educator will travel to schools and communities and undertake multi-part awareness campaigns. This is a full-time position and done in partnership with the Bediako Youth Aid Foundation. For a more thorough internship description, please email Kim Reuter, Executive Director for an informational internship package.

Highlights

What You Will Gain:
You will have the opportunity to delve into a hands-on international development and aid work experience. Our internships are not short-term, volunteer-tourism and are for people who are interested in learning about the Ghanaian culture and people, being welcomed into the community, and making invaluable connections in the West African field of education and healthcare development. Finally, there are significant opportunities to move upward through The Ladybug Project Inc. pending a internship completion.

Program cost:
USD650 per month (includes ALL in-country housing, food, a cook, and work-related transportation).

Also responsible for your own flight costs and travel insurance.

More information:
Please email Kim Reuter for an informational PDF.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for interns aged 21 and older intent on moving forward in the fields of education, healthcare, or international development and relations; a strong belief in community participation and grassroots advancement; ability to work with a multi-cultural team and in a developing country; and some prior experience working or living overseas.

We do not accept everyone to our internship, as we seek only the most committed volunteers for our Ghanaian project sites. In addition, we ask that interns plan on spending a minimum of three months with our organization, however, shorter internships will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Intern Types

• Education
• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Social Work

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

USD650/month

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Includes all in-country housing, a cook, food, and work-related transportation. Interns are also responsible for their own air travel into and out of the country, as well as travel insurance costs.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A motivated individual looking for a real way to make a difference, and not for a short-term volunteer vacation. Looking for an individual who is willing to work and live in a developing country and maintain an optimistic outlook on life!

Age Range

21+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Guest House
• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Ladybug Project Inc.'s Mission Statement

Connecting communities across the world to advance education and healthcare in Africa.

Year Founded

2010