Join the Solutions For Life Initiative Ghana (SFLIG) in this program and support activities at an orphanage home. Volunteers help care for the children—especially babies and toddlers—by bathing, feeding, dressing, and playing with them.
Working at an orphanage is likely to be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences of your life. Assist in the care of destitute and abandoned children and orphans, some of whom have lost their parents to HIV/AIDS. Day-to-day tasks include:
- Helping with cooking, cleaning, and feeding the younger kids at mealtimes
- Arranging games and fun activities
- Helping school-age children with their homework
- Monitoring the cleanliness of all the children and teaching good hygiene habits
You can also assist with teaching duties, benefiting many of the children through a little one-on-one tutoring. There may also be basic building and repair work at the orphanage.
Some experience working with children is preferred; as is a responsible, enthusiastic, and compassionate attitude. Initiative and self-motivation are important. This is an ideal program for participants who are on a career break, gap year, or vacation.
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Updated Jun 2, 2026
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Words cannot describe how life changing my experience in Ghana was. The support I received, the warm welcoming, the friendly people, and most importantly, the sweetest kids. Being in Future Stars Organization through SFLIG was the best decision I ever made, so happy with the outcome and how I was able to help them, because they extremely need our help. Hopefully I will be coming back soon!
Wonderful time in Ghana, SFLIG is a great organisation to help you discover Ghana's amazing culture, nature,... SFLIG makes sure you're happy, safe and enjoying your time. Could not have wished for a better experience!
I went to Ghana and stayed with the most wonderful host family. I was introduced to an amazing culture and felt very welcomed and supported. I learned a lot about myself while working in Ghana. The people of Ghana have the biggest and purest hearts. I will never forget the people I met the relationships I formed while in Ghana. I will forever have a second family.
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