Volunteer Programs in Cape Coast, Ghana

RECRUITING NOW! Our Volunteering in Hospitals in Ghana placement is based in a hospital or clinic in Cape Coast, and participants assist doctors and nurses as they care for low-income patients. This is a fully functioning hospital supporting the communities around Cape Coast and, like any hospital, there are injuries, ailments, and diseases presenting themselves every day. There is a range of departments such as medical, surgical, gynecology, surgical, and the children’s ward as well as public health and dentistry. Medical volunteers can contribute through observational work, triage tasks, taking vitals and anthropometric measurements, treating injuries, shadowing nurses and doctors, sitting in on surgeries, and cleaning and preparing instruments, taking blood, and educational activities. Tasks will depend largely on experience. Volunteers who are studying or have finished a course related to health, nursing, dentistry, or medicine are preferred participants for this project. Those who are considering a career in medicine are also welcome to join. A flexible attitude is a must as well as a willingness to learn and participate wherever needed.

Immerse yourself in a beautiful Ghanaian city while learning about the countrys approach to providing healthcare services to its citizens. Program participants will gain a global perspective on the overall Ghanaian healthcare system delivery services, various socioeconomic factors, and the structural and financial healthcare challenges medical professionals deal with. They will be able to address public health topics like family planning, adoption, teen pregnancy, sex education, and endemic tropical diseases. They will gain an understanding of how some of the issues are viewed culturally in this day and age. Participants will rotate in various departments at the hospital, and will work alongside medical professionals, medical students, and specialists. They will also explore community health centers connected to the hospital.

Step into the field of clinical psychology and build your practical skills through hands-on experience in Ghana. Designed for Psychology, Mental Health, and Counselling students or graduates, this programme offers meaningful opportunities for academic and professional growth in an international context. Volunteer alongside healthcare professionals in a psychiatric hospital, where you'll assist with patient care, participate in counselling sessions and therapies, support admissions and discharges, and learn how medications and treatments are administered. Contribute to rehabilitation work and join community outreach efforts focused on mental health awareness. Gain valuable insight working directly under psychologists, doctors, and nurses, all while exploring Ghana’s rich culture and making a lasting impact in local communities.

Ghana is a fantastic place to spend time volunteering abroad with children in orphanages and day care centers. Due to the onslaught of HIV/AIDS, many children have been left with no family members to care for them, there is a low life expectancy and high infant mortality rates. Voluntary care work in Ghana is an ideal way to get involved and help improve the welfare of the children. You can contribute toward this important development work during a gap year or career break, or as a worthwhile way to spend a vacation. Volunteers with qualifications and experience are welcome but you do not need to have either to volunteer. Energy, passion, and commitment to the work at hand are all that you need.

Volunteer in Ghana and discover the 'Africa for beginners' with its beautiful beaches, colonial cities and natural treasures. Dive right in to learn about the people and the culture in a different way. Join an education project or do an internship at a hospital or healthcare project. Whatever your skills are, you will surely find the perfect way to use them! You love working with children and have plenty of experience to offer? Perfect! Many orphanages in Ghana are understaffed and need the help of professionals and long-term volunteers to care for the children.

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers a weeks-long volunteer program placement in the medical or nursing fields in Ghana. Participants will work directly with doctors and nurses to treat patients in different areas of the country. While skillful or qualified nurses and doctors assist in the provision of day-to-day treatments of illness, medical and nursing students are given the opportunity to work in different departments, including pediatrics, maternity, mental health, and surgery. Healthcare placements offer exceptional learning opportunities and allow volunteers to use pre-existing knowledge to be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of hospitals and work directly with doctors and nurses in healing patients and meeting their needs. To join this program, participants: * Must provide proof of qualifications or relevant experience in the medical and healthcare industry * Current medical and nursing students must provide a letter from their school advisor confirming enrollment status

Most community centers in Africa offer a safe haven for children—providing shelter, education, a meal, and a break from life on the streets. St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation partners with organizations across Ghana to support and care for children in need. Many of these youth have faced neglect or trauma and lack the compassion and love of a stable family. Volunteers play a vital role in offering training that helps young people become self-reliant or self-employed through education, support, and counseling. Teaching core subjects like English and Math, and promoting the value of education, are key focus areas. This project also tackles social and physical challenges affecting youth, such as gender issues, reproductive health, drug abuse, and HIV/AIDS awareness. Volunteers help lead discussions on these topics, offering guidance and encouragement. No prior experience is needed—just a caring heart and a desire to support disadvantaged children. The project focuses on prevention, rehabilitation, and outreach to give children a second chance through safety, education, and hope.