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Under 18 Volunteering - High School Volunteer Abroad (HSVA)
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers volunteering opportunities for individuals who are under 18. The organization receives hundreds of teenagers in Ghana from around the globe every year through specially designed Under 18 Volunteer projects – High School Volunteer Abroad. These projects aim to give young adults aged 15 to 17 a perfect blend of volunteering, cultural and language immersion, skills training, and adventure activities during their summer abroad. Participants choose from a variety of volunteer abroad projects, working with a group from their school or taking local language lessons and truly immersing themselves in the local communities while contributing to critical development projects. Volunteering abroad at a young age not only helps young adults gain a better understanding of the world, its problems, and how they can be solved. Universities and employers also see it as something that sets the individual apart from other applicants.
Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers volunteering opportunities for individuals who are under 18. The organization receives hundreds of teenagers in Ghana from around the globe every year through specially designed Under 18 Volunteer projects – High School Volunteer Abroad. These projects aim to give young adults aged 15 to 17 a perfect blend of volunteering, cultural and language immersion, skills training, and adventure activities during their summer abroad. Participants choose from a variety of volunteer abroad projects, working with a group from their school or taking local language lessons and truly immersing themselves in the local communities while contributing to critical development projects. Volunteering abroad at a young age not only helps young adults gain a better understanding of the world, its problems, and how they can be solved. Universities and employers also see it as something that sets the individual apart from other applicants.
Program Highlights
Volunteer in a project in Ghana specially designed for individuals 18 and under.
Work with children or help built local infrastructure.
Experience a degree of freedom and independence as you broaden your horizons.
Make friends with young volunteers from other countries.
Live with a Ghanaian host family.
Quick Details
- Kumasi, Ghana
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- American
- European
- Australian
- Canadian
- All Nationalities
- Kiwi
- South African
- Asian
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Very nice
April 14, 2017by: Helene - DenmarkI did enjoy the program very much. I really like the personal development and the safety and care that people showed me. Regarding the accommodation, the family was very friendly and open, but the house itself was a bit dirty. The project I was volunteering at was the school. The kids was very engaging and the teachers was very helpful. I would have wished I was told that they had exams and where vacating the two weeks i was there, so I could have prepared myself for the activities instead of education. The different sightseeing i did during my stay was very interesting and educational, which I am very happy about. I also like the fact that I could decide for myself what I wanted to see or not. You should be prepared to pay for attractions and some food plus water yourself. My total experience has been very great! I think for me, it was very important for me to have some other volunteers around me. In my case there were no one other than me to attend the high school special but one girl, who attended the healthcare project.
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August 05, 2016by: Hleb Belehau - RussiaIt was such a great experience to spend our time here, doing something little, but good. I hope that me and my sister have done every of these children a little happier. Of course not everything here was amazing, but we understand it, cuz life here is absolutely different than our life in Russia. So, we're so excited about this program, we also will help these children in future, will try to send them different things that they need most and of course will try to come back in the future.
Program Details
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Locations
- Kumasi, Ghana
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Group Meals
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
- Guide / Chaperone
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Letter of Recommendation
- Internship Placement
Refund Policy
Other
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
- High School 5th Year or More
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Written Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
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