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Care and Orphanage Volunteer Placements in Ghana
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers placements at orphanages and care centers in Ghana where volunteers are assigned to different duties on a rotational basis. Spend time providing friendship to both orphans and children in larger communities. Volunteers help orphans organize activities and get the chance to listen to their life stories and serve as mentors. They are expected to teach ch...
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers placements at orphanages and care centers in Ghana where volunteers are assigned to different duties on a rotational basis. Spend time providing friendship to both orphans and children in larger communities. Volunteers help orphans organize activities and get the chance to listen to their life stories and serve as mentors. They are expected to teach children a variety of subjects, including English, Math, and Science, and guide them in acquiring life skills like proper hygiene and doing a range of home chores. There are no special qualifications needed for one to become a volunteer in an orphanage, but the key is to have the love and care for children and most of all must have the willingness to share their time and space as well as compassion...
Program Highlights
Earn international volunteering experience working with children at an orphanage or a community in Ghana.
Share stories with orphans and act as mentors to them.
Guide children in acquiring a variety of skills, such as household chores and proper diet and hygiene.
Live and work in Ghana for a few weeks to a few months and immerse in the local culture.
Create lasting relationships with the people you meet.
Quick Details
- Kumasi, Ghana
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Orphans
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
- South African
Program Reviews
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Total Reviews
Great experience
July 08, 2017by: SydneyProgram: Care and Orphanage Volunteer Placements in GhanaMy experience abroad was great and challenging at the same time. I was a caregiver at an orphanage, my job was feeding the kids, playing, changing, cleaning around the orphanage etc. My first week was very difficult. I was extremely homesick (i had never traveled far from home before) and culture shock but after I got over it, the fun began! I started to open up more and actually talk with people and in doing so, I made the greatest connections with people who I'll never forget. Volunteering abroad also helped me grow up, be a stronger person, learn more... I overall feel like a better person and more confident person in making decisions. If you are thinking of doing this, DO IT. You will not regret it but do understand it will take a few days to a week to adjust.
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation (OGVO) - Liberty home
April 04, 2017by: Jeremy - United StatesProgram: Care and Orphanage Volunteer Placements in GhanaI came to Ghana for two weeks with my wife to volunteer in a orphanage and learn about the local culture. We had an amazing experience with our placement at Liberty Family Home and school. It was located in a small town where everybody knows you. OGVO was a great program, they helped us all along the way with any questions we had both before and during the program. We appreciated all the hospitality of OGVO and Liberty Home.
OGVO liberty home experience
April 04, 2017by: Jackie Fisher - United StatesProgram: Care and Orphanage Volunteer Placements in GhanaOGVO was very attentive throughout the volunteer process. I volunteered with my husband, and we had many questions before the program started and they always responded very quickly and attentively. We were well taken care of with travelling to and from our volunteer location and our weekend to Mole National Park, and it was reassuring to have the support from OGVO throughout the process. We worked at a rural orphanage, and had wonderful opportunities to interact with the orphans and other people in the community. We felt very well taken care of and this let us have a really positive experience in our time in Ghana.
Program Details
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Locations
- Kumasi, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Orphans
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- European
- Canadian
- Australian
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
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