WAVA
http://www.workandvolunteer.com/programme/Tower House 67-71 Lewisham High Street London, Lewisham SE13 5JX England
Tower House 67-71 Lewisham High Street London, Lewisham SE13 5JX England
Location
Ghana: Accra
Term
Throughout the year
Dates
Every week
Make your professional skills worthwhile by volunteering in Ghana. This program allows participants to help local businesses/organizations, by sharing their professional experience and knowledge gained at University and at the same time gain practical skills while working in a professional environment.
We are able to match your specific vocational requirements, qualifications and skills, whether related to:
* Education (Teach abroad)
* Health (Trained doctors and nurses)
* Finance and banking
* Media
* Journalism
* Computing
* Wildlife
* Environment
* and much more...
We are able to source specific placements across most sectors on request.
We locate Ghanaian organizations who are able to offer vocational experience in companies matching your future career objectives.
* Minimum age 20 yrs. Mature trainees are very welcome.
* The application should include 2 CV's, 2 reference letters, 4 passport photos, Photocopy of certificates.
* The greatest attribute you can possess is flexibility and a willingness to get involved and the ability to use initiative!
1,200
What's included?
* Pre-departure Briefing in London
* Pre-departure information and advice
* In-country assistance and support
* 24-hour emergency contacts
* Sightseeing activities
* In-country induction or training
* Donation to the project
* Transportation: airport pick-up
* Accommodation: homestay
* Food: some meals included and provided by staff or host family
What's not included?
* Flights
* Insurance
* Visa costs
* Monthly stipend
* Transportation: airport drop-off, transportation from the accommodation to the project and back
no
Worldwide Participants.
Independently
Independently or in Groups
48 hours
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