Support for Children with Special Needs & Disability
Program Overview
Join a volunteer program abroad that aims to equip individuals with intellectual disabilities with the attitudes and vocational skills to make them functional and employable.
The placement is at a life community school, a boarding facility in Ghana for the intellectually challenged. Most of the children here have families who neglected them because of their disabilities. The government runs the c...
Join a volunteer program abroad that aims to equip individuals with intellectual disabilities with the attitudes and vocational skills to make them functional and employable.
The placement is at a life community school, a boarding facility in Ghana for the intellectually challenged. Most of the children here have families who neglected them because of their disabilities. The government runs the center, while the day-to-day activities are left to kind-hearted individuals and groups. With just five teachers and two House Mothers who manage 74 kids, they find it hard to monitor and give each child attention as well as quality, three square meals every day.
Therefore, volunteers are urgently needed to help with all activities at the community school. Duties include:
- Providing life skills...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Alternative Spring Break
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Nutrition
- Special Needs
- Teaching
Updated Jun 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Accra, Ghana
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Nutrition
- Special Needs
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
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