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Community Volunteering in Ghana

by: Pod Volunteer

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Volunteers are needed to support a passionate team and help build a brighter future for rural West African villages. This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to get involved in a diverse range of community initiatives. Volunteers support the following projects: -Clean Hands Saves Lives -Tech to Teach -Sports Coaching -Creche and Nursery -Girl Empowerment -Baby Weighing clinic -...

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Program Highlights

Get involved in diverse community initiatives to improve skills, health and wellbeing whilst living in the heart of a village community.

Share the English language to Ghanaian children who mostly speak local tribe languages.

Join a Community Development project that encourages community-wide participation and community spirit.

Contribute to children's access to education in rural villages in Ghana.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Ghana while exploring different places and interacting with different groups of people.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Rural Areas, Ghana
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Development
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Recreation
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian
  • European
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Recognitions

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Finalist -	Volunteer Abroad Program

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

2

Quite the experience

by: Aaron - United KingdomProgram: Community Volunteering in Ghana
10

My time was quite the experience. I got to interact with some incredible people, both Ghanaians and volunteers! The work being done there is truly making a difference as they help build schools, promote washing hands as part of a hygiene campaign to prevent diseases and build other essential things such as wells to provide easily accessible safe drinking water. The local community is always encouraged to help get involved in all of these projects to help make them feel proud of what they have ac...

One of the best 2 weeks of my life

by: Andrew - United KingdomProgram: Community Volunteering in Ghana
10

One of the best 2 weeks of my life. The ability to touch the lives of so many young underprivileged children is something that it is difficult to put a price on. The whole thing was very well organized and I felt safe at all times. If you are hesitating, just get it booked and go for it. The other volunteers were all cool and there was a positive mood in camp all the time. I felt part of a team straight away.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Rural Areas, Ghana

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Development
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Canadian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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