Description

Are you interested in coming to West Africa (Ghana)? VACI is your answer. We offer you a better experience than any other voluntary vacation. Other than a one time yearning, we make visiting Ghana something you will like to do again after your first visit.

We encourage voluntary work and cultural understanding between countries. Cultural integration and mutual exchange of ideas of people with diverse backgrounds and understanding is a necessary ingredient for growth and development. The organization major concern is to find flexible media of impacting skilled, knowledge to various age groups in the comfort of their environments, and also educating the society on the on the issues that is affecting them. Examples, fighting drugs abuse, promote health educations etc.

VACI-Ghana concentrates on voluntary work; we value the relationships established between the volunteers and local communities for their learning/teaching potential.

Participants don't need to have earlier work experience or education in a specific field but if noted, previous knowledge or interest will be used as a means of placement. This will widen the positive experience of Ghana for the volunteer and it will also give the working places a more motivated volunteer.

Volunteer Works you can participate in:
* Teaching in Orphanage
* Medical Assistant
* Activities direct
* Youth Counselor
* HIV Counseling
* Agricultural work
* ITT Tutor
* Public School Teacher

Highlights

In addition to volunteer work, volunteers will have the opportunity to travel to tourist attractions in Ghana as well as participate in local drumming and dancing classes.

Qualifications

Qualifications for positions vary by opportunity. The ability to speak and comprehend English is necessary as it is the official language of Ghana. Other general qualifications include good general health, the ability to walk and travel as necessary to reach placements.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

varies with duration

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

Cost includes host family, breakfast, dinner and airport pickup.

Experience Required

yes

Experience required varies with each position, but the most important requirement is flexibility and an open mind.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

A typical Vaci-Ghana volunteer is between ages 18-35. Volunteers are usually able-bodied, open-minded and ready for an adventure.

Age Range

18-70

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

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 days

VACI-Ghana's Mission Statement

Our mission is to undertake community development activities through volunteerism and also to create opportunities for cross-culture development.

Year Founded

2007