Description

Volunteering Solutions offers a unique opportunity for its volunteers to do an internship at a FM Radio Channel in Ghana. The program is particularly suited for those students who want to pursue their career in the field of journalism. Our electronic media program consists of placement as a newscaster on a local FM station, a reporter with an FM station or a program host.

Radio internships allow you to work as volunteer with a commercial local FM radio station in Kumasi. As an intern you will get to experience a variety of roles at the station, including reading news on the air, researching news stories, interviewing newsmakers, producing segments, writing copy for the air, and attending press conferences.These internships are designed for journalism students and professionals to gain firsthand experience in journalism in Ghana. Participants in these programs will be required to submit their CVs for placement.

Highlights

The Journalism Internship is offered in the city of Kumasi. Kumasi is located in southern central Ghana's Ashanti region. It is located near the Lake Bosomtwe, in the Rain Forest Region about 250 km (by road) northwest of Accra. Kumasi is approximately 300 miles north of the Equator and 100 miles north of the Gulf of Guinea. It is popularly known as "The Garden City" or "heart beat" of Ghana because of its many beautiful species of flowers and plants.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer must be pursuing be interested in making a career in journalism field.

Minimum Education

Associates

Intern Types

• Journalism

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 395

Program Fees Include:

What are you Paying For?
* 24 hrs Assistance and support from VS Staff
* Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
* Airport Pickup
* Orientation
* Food
* Accommodation
* Travel & Medical Insurance

What's not Included?
* Airfare
* Visa and Visa extension fee
* Airport drop, airport taxes
* Local Transportation
* Any personal expenses

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Journalism

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006