English Teaching Volunteering in Ghana

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Experience living in Ghana as you assist understaffed schools with taking care of the students and teaching them English. This project will allow you to learn more about life in Ghana and the impact that foreign aid has on the community, as you integrate into the school system and work alongside the teachers. During your time at the boarding school (you will be living in a separate location) you will lead educational games and interact with the children, help them learn English and help with some repair work around the school grounds. All this whilst living a stone throws away from stunning beaches!

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Through GVI’s partnership with local organisations in Accra, we work together to increase females’ access to education, while improving their employment opportunities and quality of life. GVI’s women’s empowerment program aims to provide support to local organizations working to promote gender equality in the Greater Accra region in Ghana. Our women's empowerment volunteers can look forward to contributing to, amongst others, the UN Sustainable Development Goal #4, Gender Equality. As volunteers you will work with a variety of females teaching English, health and life skills classes across different ages and levels, depending on the needs of the local community at the time.

We seek volunteers to help address the deprivation of learning and teaching aids and to support and share knowledge with our teachers in less-resourced schools. Help in a range of subjects including Mathematics, Science, Geography, Social Science, History, Business Education, Art, and Music, as well as English. Placements are available at the nursery, primary, and secondary schools in Ghana, where volunteers initially either shadow or teach under the supervision of a local teacher. Once acquainted with the school and the curriculum, they get the chance to teach independently. It is important that volunteers are flexible, as there are a number of other tasks they can help with. These might include helping children with their homework, arranging games and activities, cleaning the classroom, and assisting teachers with administrative duties. It is not compulsory to have prior teaching experience or to have completed formal teacher training to volunteer in Ghana for this program. Volunteers' level of involvement within the classroom can be tailored to suit their skills and interests. The willingness to share and the ability to be proactive are important.

As a volunteer in this program, you'll have the opportunity to teach in private, government, or mission schools at the primary, junior high, or senior high level, based on their preference. Subjects may include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Business Management. While school staff provide guidance on lesson planning and curriculum, volunteers are encouraged to bring teaching materials, such as picture books, flashcards, art supplies, or musical instruments, to enrich the classroom experience. Volunteers do not need formal teaching qualifications—just a willingness to help, a positive attitude, and a desire to inspire young learners. Your presence enriches the classroom and boosts student confidence, motivation, and academic performance.

As a volunteer in our school project, you will teach children aged 3–15 at Yikene Primary School in Bolga. Volunteers may choose from English Language, Arithmetic, or ICT—our most popular subjects. You will work under the supervision of a trained teacher, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 35 students. We encourage volunteers to bring creativity to make lessons lively and engaging. Through this project, you will learn how to relate with school children, manage a class, understand how lessons are conducted in Ghana, and carry out class assessments. Volunteers who arrive during the school term will experience regular class sessions, while those who join during vacation will support our extra classes held during the summer programme. We provide guidance to help volunteers adapt, especially those facing language barriers or challenges in class control. By the end of your placement, you will have imparted valuable knowledge and built meaningful one-on-one connections with the children. Roles: Prepare lesson notes, conduct exercises and assignments, set class rules, ensure discipline, and manage classroom challenges.

Kingrich Academy, a private school in Ghana, is happy to host volunteers who want to teach for a few weeks. We invite you to join our educational program, dedicated to empowering young minds through teaching and mentorship. It focuses on supporting underprivileged students in English, Math, Science, and various extracurricular activities. As a volunteer, you teach core subjects such as English, Math, and Science to students from elementary to junior high school. The lessons are designed to strengthen foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills. In addition to teaching, you can create engaging learning experiences, organize extracurricular activities, and help students build confidence and communication skills. This placement is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge and inspire and motivate young learners.

Volunteering as a family is a life-changing experience. It is a unique way to spend time with your loved ones while immersing yourself in the local culture and language and making a positive impact on the local community you are in. Our Generation Voluntary Organisation offers incredibly safe, enriching, international volunteering opportunities for families. All of our programs include planning and support, safe travel and accommodations, meaningful volunteer service, genuine opportunities for cultural immersion, and instruction in the local language. We welcome children from four and upwards on our family projects, although on specific projects, the age might be a little older. When you make international volunteering a family activity, you give your kids access to a world way beyond what they see every day. They become immersed in a new culture and learn the value of personal responsibility and commitment. The whole family is brought closer together as they expand their horizons and become global citizens. If you are traveling with 10 or more people, one family member goes free.

Dive into a unique, meaningful experience and profoundly impact impoverished rural communities in Ghana through the SMWEF Social Work Program. As a volunteer, you collaborate with experienced social workers and contribute to positive change in various settings such as schools, orphanages, social welfare units, community outreach programs, and child correction centers. This project is also open to interns. Embark on a journey of impactful change and explore how the program's initiatives blend meaningful experience and social impact, creating a lasting difference in underserved communities. SMWEF addresses critical local and African issues by providing sustainable services to communities in Ghana and investing in local economies and people. Your role primarily involves providing support and care to orphaned children. You collaborate with social welfare units to address community needs; join outreach activities to empower the local people; and contribute to educational campaigns. Comprehensive care and support for orphans and vulnerable children, including shelter, food, education, and healthcare; and Family strengthening programs to prevent child abandonment and promote family.

Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with real impact. Our ethical programmes promote peace, intercultural awareness and equality of opportunity, encouraging young people from around the world to live, learn and work together. UK residents can apply now to join us on our six or 12-month placements starting in either January or August, and work with locally run NGOs in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe on impactful projects that matter, such as: - Human rights projects - Women’s empowerment projects - Supporting people with compromised health and/or disabilities - Environmental and wildlife conservation - Sustainable agriculture projects - Providing education, care, and support for children from under-resourced communities - Sports, art, or cultural projects - Community development programmes - And many more Additionally, short-term placements of 3 to 5 months with flexible start dates are available in some of our partner countries. Whether you join us on our long-term or short-term programme, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and language, learn, grow, and make an impact! Get in touch to find out more!

Whether you are interested in volunteer positions with children, teaching, sports, or community development in Ghana, we can help you find suitable placements. We are excited to offer a meaningful time in Ghana with our various development partners. Choose to work on one of our projects, allowing you to live and work alongside local people while experiencing their culture and lifestyle firsthand. Those who wish to volunteer may begin their program anytime during the year but must commit to at least two weeks at their project of choice. Although there is no language requirement, a minimum English speaking is needed. Volunteers also must be at least 18 years old to participate.

Platinum International School (PIS), located in the vibrant city of East Legon, Accra, Ghana, invites passionate and dedicated volunteers from around the world to be part of our mission to nurture the next generation of changemakers. At PIS, we blend the best of global education standards with African cultural pride, offering a unique and meaningful volunteer experience. As a volunteer, you will support our academic and co-curricular programs, helping children aged 3 months to 8 years develop critical skills in literacy, numeracy, science, ICT, and leadership. Volunteers also have the opportunity to assist with our special programs, such as Coding & Robotics, Ballet, Abacus Math, and Swimming.