Development Internships in Ghana

At Roots, we believe valuable learning and making an impact can go hand-in-hand. That's why we offer academic internships with grassroots organizations around the world. As an intern, you'll have a unique work experience that will inspire you, enhance your career, and allow you to gain insight into grassroots development work. At the same time, you'll contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Join an internship that truly matters for you and the world! The focus areas of our internships are wide-ranging: from female empowerment and early childhood development to wildlife conservation and food security. No matter your degree or career focus, we'll be able to find you an internship that matches your interests and requirements. Our internships are based across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia with year-round remote, in-person, and hybrid placements. What we'll offer you: - Careful matchmaking - Assistance with traveling (visas, flights, accommodation, etc.) - Supervision during your placement - Regular check-ins and troubleshooting - Career-driven opportunity Get in touch for a free internship consultation!

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!

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

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!

If you're on a gap year, summer placement, or career break and want to get your hands dirty, our Community Building project in Ghana may be right for you. Volunteers are based in the Akuapem Hills, just over an hour north of Accra. You will join a team of Projects Abroad volunteers and local people constructing and renovating simple buildings in the local communities. In many areas of Ghana, thousands of families live in inadequate accommodation and children attend school in crumbling buildings. Our construction project allows them to move to new, better quality homes and for the children to receive an education in secure, new classrooms.

As part of the Fundraising and Partnerships team, you will design and implement effective fundraising strategies, engaging with both local and international partners. You will learn to plan campaigns, host events, draft grants and appeals, and support the organisation’s financial needs. You will cultivate relationships with new and existing partners, international supporters, and former volunteers. Working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, other departments, and community partners, you will help develop a strategy aligned with our mission. You will also create engaging social media content and newsletters to highlight our financial priorities. Tasks include: planning fundraising strategies; collecting program data to update project budgets; drafting grant proposals; tracking progress through weekly reports; preparing quarterly donor updates; researching potential donors; maintaining relationships with supporters; preparing proposals, reports, appeals, and MOUs; creating social media content for campaigns; and supporting partnership development through follow-up meetings. Competencies: positive attitude, adaptability, basic marketing and finance knowledge.

Interning with OGVO in Ghana is a great opportunity for social work students looking to gain professional experience in a different cultural setting. This is especially useful for students interested in using their experience to get university credit for their degree. This internship can help you accumulate working hours, provide you with hands-on work, and ensures you are supervised by a qualified professional. As one of the most stable and economically advanced countries in Africa, Ghana is often regarded as a success story, particularly in West Africa. Regrettably, the country is facing rising levels of economic inequality, which has deeply affected orphans, child laborers, and children living in troubled homes. Your training in social work is needed to assist local staff and provide children with specialized care. Social work is less common in Ghana than in other African countries. Your knowledge, dedication, and skills will allow you to work with people that desperately need help, while also raising awareness in local communities. Throughout your internship, all of your work will be supervised by a qualified local professional.

Do you crave adventure and a chance to make a real difference? Pro-Passion Projects connects passionate individuals like you with meaningful volunteer and internship opportunities in Ghana! We offer a variety of programs that tackle critical issues facing communities, from healthcare and education to environmental conservation and community development. Imagine yourself teaching English to eager students, assisting with medical care in underserved areas, or working on environmental initiatives to protect Ghana's natural beauty. You'll gain valuable skills and cross-cultural experiences while directly contributing to positive change. Don't just travel. Volunteer or intern abroad and ignite your passion! Together, let's make a lasting impact in Ghana.