Internships in Accra, Ghana

Join an inspiring sports focused charity for a greatly varied internship. You'll be part of a small but fast-growing nonprofit organization that uses basketball as a tool to bring upliftment to the lives of kids in and around Accra, the capital of Ghana. The organization's mission is to offer professional coaching to talented youth. On top of this, the team works with kids in a number of communities in an effort to to boost their confidence, offers health education, and equip them with relevant life skills. As an intern, you will be joining this nonprofit at their training center just outside of Accra. Your role will be focused around marketing, fundraising, and communications. Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you can expect to do fundraising research, write grant applications, help build key partnerships, and coordinate fundraising events. You might also help develop and implement marketing and fundraising strategies, and assist with monitoring and evaluation systems. This internship is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a multifaceted work experience in a thriving nonprofit organization.

Experience living in Ghana as you assist understaffed schools with taking care of the students and teaching them English. This project will allow you to learn more about life in Ghana and the impact that foreign aid has on the community, as you integrate into the school system and work alongside the teachers. During your time at the boarding school (you will be living in a separate location) you will lead educational games and interact with the children, help them learn English and help with some repair work around the school grounds. All this whilst living a stone throws away from stunning beaches!

Gain first-hand experience as a physiotherapist at a local community clinic in this internship program in Ghana. The facility is underfunded and understaffed, so your help will be greatly appreciated. You will develop a real understanding of the challenges facing physiotherapists and medical professionals. You could also work with athletes training under local sports institutions. Your role as a Physiotherapy Intern will mostly involve providing hands-on care and assistance that is otherwise not available to many injured local people and athletes. With the lack of local staff, the demand for physiotherapists is high in Accra. As an intern, you’ll also get the chance to work with educated specialists and teach Ghanaian physiotherapy students. This is an ideal internship program if you’re interested in gaining further experience within an unconventional environment. You must be qualified or have had some experience in physiotherapy—at least in your second year of study. You need to be self-motivated and prepared for some long and frustrating days. Plus, you are required to have a yellow fever vaccination and obtain a certificate as proof upon your entry to the country.

Our short-term community development internships cover a wide range of projects like women's empowerment initiatives, teaching programs, public health care, or professional development workshop. The exact details will depend on the needs of the local community, as determined by our local partners. This internship is especially suited to gender studies majors, budding lawyers, social workers, psychologists, educators, career breakers, or anyone wanting to make a sustainable difference abroad. This is the career kick-starter you need to improve your employability!

At Projects Abroad, we’re passionate about travel with a purpose. Since being founded in 1992, more than 130,000 volunteers have traveled to over 20 destinations around the world. Our programs will make you step out of your comfort zone and engage with your new friends from around the world. These are long-term projects, led by local people and aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By taking part in our programs, even for a short time, you will be contributing towards a sustained effort to support the communities that host us! We believe no other provider offers the safety and security to their volunteers and interns that we do. You'll receive 24-hour staff support from our trained staff, alongside a gold standard of safety planning of your trip - so you don't have to worry about a thing. Choose a project you are passionate about from working with children to medical internship, conservation, and wildlife volunteering. We offer projects starting at one week in over 20 stunning destinations across Asia, Africa, Latin America & The Caribbean, South Pacific & Europe. Ready to make a difference? Follow the link to visit our website!

Join local medical professionals in the historic Children's Hospital in Accra and see how these professionals provide care in a resource-poor environment, overcoming challenges such as the financial and structural constraints of the healthcare system itself and the social determinants that lead to illness in children. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with medical professionals in the Outpatient Department, Emergency Room, the various wards to learn about the healthcare and also the prevention and management of various diseases.

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. With 300+ projects in 40+ destinations, IVHQ offers the widest selection of volunteer programs globally—from Teaching and Childcare to Wildlife Conservation, Medical Outreach, and Environmental Sustainability. Since 2007, IVHQ has supported over 147,000 volunteers on life-changing journeys. We specialize in fully-hosted volunteer trips that are safe, affordable, and accessible—starting from just $20 per day. Your experience includes airport pick-up, accommodation, meals, and round-the-clock support from our local teams. With flexible booking options and no change fees, planning your volunteer adventure has never been easier. Our programs run year-round and are available for 1 to 24 weeks across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific, South and Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteering with IVHQ is about more than giving back—it’s about growing, learning, and building genuine global connections.

Psychology internships abroad are the perfect opportunity for psychology students to gain some work experience while traveling abroad. Mental health is a topic that is often overlooked, especially in developing countries, so the help of skilled and dedicated volunteers is very much needed. Whatever your skills are, plenty of psychology internships are available for graduates and undergraduates. Join a clinical psychology program and shadow doctors in their daily work. If you prefer working with children, join a mental health initiative in schools and daycare centers.

Experience West Africa through the lens of Sankofa, a Ghanaian concept that links the past with a sustainable future. Working with a local organization, you’ll learn to appreciate the importance of Africa’s tangible and imagined histories as you earn college credit and prepare for your future career. Your Experiment program starts in Accra, the capital of Ghana, a modern city with ancient roots. This fascinating city of contrasts—a unique blend of traditional and contemporary art and culture—is where you will begin your 95 hours of formal internship. Deepen your understanding and immerse yourself in local culture by becoming part of a community for four weeks through your group internship, homestay, guest lectures, site visits, and community projects. Enhance your critical thinking, time management, and intercultural communication skills through an internship with a local community organization, research institution, business, or international NGO. You will also be introduced to hiplife music, media houses, and institutions across the country that highlight Ghana’s position in a hyper-globalized world.

If you are a student looking for dentistry work experience in Africa, then our Dentistry internship in Ghana is for you. You’ll have the opportunity to shadow dentists and work with patients who have a culture different from your own. The skills you’ll learn during this internship are a great addition to any CV. This can put you a step ahead of the rest in future job interviews. Even if you’re not a dental student but are considering a career in this direction, you are welcome to sign up. The focus of this internship is on learning, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know for outreach work. You’ll also have a supervisor who will be there when you need them. They are there to teach you, guide you, and support you throughout your time in Ghana. This internship is open throughout the year. You can join for as short as two weeks, but we encourage you to stay longer. The longer you stay, the more you’ll learn. As an intern, you’ll shadow dentists and other medical staff at a local hospital/clinic.

Are you looking for a hands-on dentistry experience or a meaningful volunteer opportunity abroad? Do you want to serve rural communities and share your passion and skills in healthcare while exploring Ghana? If you're a professional dentist, dental hygienist, or dental student, St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation (SMWEF) can arrange a rewarding volunteer placement where your expertise is truly needed. SMWEF’s dentistry volunteer program offers you the chance to work directly with local patients while helping underserved communities in places you might never visit otherwise. You’ll support local clinics and hospitals that are often critically understaffed, especially in dental care. Your knowledge and dedication to oral health will make a real difference. With limited access to dental care and oral hygiene education in many areas, your help is vital. We believe everyone deserves access to oral health, and your contribution can bring much-needed relief to growing numbers of patients in need.