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Volunteer with Globe Aware - The Glory of Ghana
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Join this volunteer program abroad and work with a local group in Ho, the capital of the Volta region. Projects include supporting rural communities through various objectives. You could also help build school blocks for kindergartens as well as improve washrooms and facilities in schools. Other activities include assisting with the construction of water systems and improving the facilities of a local orphanage. Efforts in Ghana have a great deal of support in the local communities, and volunteers will be cherished and appreciated as they help the people of Ho, and of Ghana, on projects that are important to them. At the same time, see and experience their culture in a way that few rarely ever do.
Join this volunteer program abroad and work with a local group in Ho, the capital of the Volta region. Projects include supporting rural communities through various objectives. You could also help build school blocks for kindergartens as well as improve washrooms and facilities in schools. Other activities include assisting with the construction of water systems and improving the facilities of a local orphanage. Efforts in Ghana have a great deal of support in the local communities, and volunteers will be cherished and appreciated as they help the people of Ho, and of Ghana, on projects that are important to them. At the same time, see and experience their culture in a way that few rarely ever do.
Program Highlights
Learn about Ghana's unique Kente tradition of weaving, the "cloth of kings."
Play football, as well as engage in other activities, with other volunteers and community members.
Visit the old colonial town of Amedzofe, where you can take in the view from the tallest mountain in Ghana.
Watch butterflies, go fishing and, most certainly, participate in some dancing in the streets.
Become part and parcel of a slower pace of village life.
Quick Details
- Accra, Ghana
- 1-2 Weeks
- Backpacking
- Birdwatching
- Heritage Tourism
- Nature Tours
- Arts
- Building & Construction Projects
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Culture
- Education
- Grassroots Organization
- Public Health
- Teaching
- Youth Development
- All Nationalities
Awards
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Glorious Ghana
February 10, 2017by: Laney Lyons - United StatesI traveled to Ghana as a solo traveler in this program and was a little nervous going alone. I have never felt more welcome and useful in my life. By the end of the first day the entire village knew me and called out to me as I walked passed. The children greeted me daily at the school so excited and exuberant. I fell so in love with Ghana that I started a project to raise money to feed the kindergarten children in the village we stayed in. And it completely changed my perspective about living in community and how wonderful it is to do so - and how fortunate we are in America but also sometimes very isolated from our neighbors as we go through our daily routine. Ghana touched my heart and completely changed my life.
Program Details
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Locations
- Accra, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Backpacking
- Birdwatching
- Heritage Tourism
- Nature Tours
- Causes
- Arts
- Building & Construction Projects
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Culture
- Education
- Grassroots Organization
- Public Health
- Teaching
- Youth Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Open to All Ages
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we have to be vaccinated to travel to Ghana?
Yes, only vaccinated volunteers can travel to Ghana.
When is the best time to visit Ghana?
The best months to visit Ghana are from October through April.
What is the weather like in Ghana?
Though every region is slightly different, average daytime temperatures hover at around 85°F/ 30°C. Instead of hot summers and cold winters, Ghanaian weather is dictated by wet and dry seasons.
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