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Construction & Renovation Volunteering Programs

by: Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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This Our Generation Voluntary Organisation project focuses on the construction and renovation of orphanages, clinics, community centers, toilet facilities, and libraries; the building of classrooms, roads, and drainage systems; and digging of wells. Volunteers have the opportunity to meet chiefs and community elders and learn about the various cultures of the different communities through drummin...

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Program Highlights

Travel to Ghana and help construct a school or a library for rural and semi-rural communities.

Experience working independently or as part of a team in a multicultural environment.

Spend 2-4 weeks in rural Ghana and immerse in the local culture.

Impact your own life and the lives of the people you serve.

Create lasting relationships with the people you meet.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kumasi, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1-2 Years
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8

Total Reviews

1

An experience as a volunteer

by: Thomas Gerard - BelgiumProgram: Construction & Renovation Volunteering Programs
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If you go to Ghana you’ll cry two times. This is a french sentence that resume this trip the best. So the day you arrive, you’ll cry one time because it will be difficult to be alone, to be the only foreigner there. Then you’ll cry one last time at the end because you have met so much beautiful people and you would love to stay more. The first day I arrived early in the morning at the airport, the host father Seth was there on time waiting for me. He showed me my room which was really good. After that he showed me the school and introduces me to the different teachers. He explains me all the struggle they were facing and the different projects he had for the school. Unfortunately if I was expecting to do much more work during my week there and that my helping hand would be more helpful. I guess this depend the time you get there, so be prepare to face a lack of work because of the lack of money from the funds. So the days I worked I was there with workmen, they were also kind to me and they even taught me a local song. Sometimes being the only volunteer can be difficult even if I wasn’t worry about the insecurity, everywhere I go I always felt comfortable. Anyway once I met the locals, I really enjoyed spending my time with them, playing Ludu (a board game) and football with the kids. So the atmosphere was always great, I even met some abodam (crazy) people, but I always use to say that the craziest are the funniest. I also really enjoyed the local experience: like to carry the water over my head, to take a shower outside with only a bucket, to play Ludu and to listen to plenty of different local music. Oh and one last point, at first you can be worry about the food, but I can guaranty that Naomi serve plenty of food. I wasn’t ready to eat a meal for three people by myself. Medase for everything. I’m sure that I will come back one day to see the final result of the school. Mefi Ghana!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kumasi, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Written Application
    • Online Application

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