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Our Generation Voluntary Organisation

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Why choose Our Generation Voluntary Organisation?

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation (OGVO) provides safe, unique, flexible, meaningful, and extremely affordable volunteer and non-paid internship programs in different locations across Ghana for international students (high school students, university students) and anyone else wishing to volunteer or intern abroad. Our volunteer and intern programs are available in both urban and rural areas. O...

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What an experience!

by: Carola Niederhauser - SwitzerlandProgram: Microfinance Internships & Volunteering Program in Ghana
10

In the time that I spent in Ghana, I became a totally integrated member of the host family and of the community. But also in the office, my colleagues at work integrated my very well in their team, in their daily routine and all the work.

What a wonderful time!

by: Andrew Kotz - United StatesProgram: Medical and Healthcare Programs in Ghana
9

I had the most fun time volunteering with OGVO! I did the volunteer Dental program at WillBen Dental Clinic, and couldn't have been happier with my experience. All the staff were exceedingly friendly, and were always happy that I was there to learn. My host family was probably the best part of my experience. I stayed with Bella, and her three wonderful children. It was such a blessing to have such a great host family that always stayed up talking to me, and making sure I was having a great time every day. Frank, the coordinator, even made sure that I was in a host family that had another volunteer as well, which I would highly recommend. The orientation process was very informative, and Frank even accompanied me from my work site to home for a the first couple days, to make sure I got around safe. If you are looking for a very, very immersive experience in Africa, this is the program. I had an incredible experience in my time in Ghana, and I met people that I will never forget.

Great experience with OGVO

by: Elias Gutermann - GermanyProgram: Dentistry Internship in Ghana with OGVO
10

I had one of my greatest experiences regarding getting to know a new culture as well as the work environment in Ghana with OGVO. It was great to see the differences but especially the similarities in dental treatments and procedures in the office. Frank and his team are extremely welcoming, always ready to help and very professional. I would recommend OGVO to everybody who’s interested in doing an internship or any kind of voluntary work in Ghana. Especially the weekend trips were a great experience to get to know the country and the people even more. I feel I could take home so much positive vibes that it really was hard to leave Ghana after 3 weeks.

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Alex Godfrey

Participated in 2013

Alumni

A typical vague, diplomatic response to this question would be along the lines of: “to fulfill a sense of global responsibility by learning about and empowering communities to empower themselves.” The problem is, vague, diplomatic responses don’t help people, such as prospective interns make good life decisions. Like most things in life, the truth is more complex, and less cheesy, than the typical answer.

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Victoria Sunseri

Participated in 2016

Alumni

Having a humanitarian-driven heart means that I want to use my life to serve others. As such, I originally intended to travel to Ghana in order to complete a community development service project with my school in the impoverished area of Nabdam. When deciding to embark on this endeavour through my school, I decided that I wanted to maximize the positive impact that I could make whilst there, and therefore I decided to research volunteer programs that I could join after my school trip finished.

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Ame Phitwong

Participated in 0

Alumni

I wanted to check off two major things on my bucket list: participate in some type of volunteer mission abroad, and go on a solo adventure to a foreign country. I had just completed my first year of graduate school, so the timing was perfect. Furthermore, I was curious about healthcare services in a less developed country, and seeking the challenge of traveling alone to test my limits.

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