Voluntary Work
Health Care Volunteer Project:
There is a choice of medical and health care volunteer projects available. Below is a sample of what you could be doing:
- Physiotherapy assistance
- Help to treat basic conditions and minor injuries
- Childcare
- Medical administration work
Orphanage Volunteer Placement:
There are several orphanages which need volunteer help with:
- Caring for Africa's children
- Supervising and coordinating daily activities for the children
- General school maintenance work i.e. sweeping, cleaning etc
- Teaching English, music, games, sports etc.
Teaching Volunteer Placements:
After the orientation week, you will observe Ghanaian teachers for a further week as your training. This is a real opportunity to experience teaching first hand in a very different setting:
- Teach children of all ages
- Teach games and songs to small children
- Teach English
- Teach older children subjects you are comfortable with or believe will benefit them i.e. maths
What’s Included in the Programme Price
- All airport transfers from the nearest international airport upon your arrival into Ghana
- Arrival orientation in Accra – inclusive of your meet and greet at the airport, airport to accommodation transfer, accommodation during your orientation in Accra, breakfast each day and one meal upon arrival.
- All accommodation during your stay with your local family
- Orientation of your project upon arrival before your work period
- Support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
- Breakfast and dinner each day. Please note: the provision of lunch depends on your project.
What’s Not Included in the Programme Price
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- Return transfer from your project to the airport
- All lunch and dinner during your orientation
- Some lunches during your project
- All flights
- Visas which you need before travel to Ghana
- Use of local transport
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Ghana
Prices & Durations
Ghana Community Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,049
Ghana Community Volunteers - 6 weeks £1,199
Ghana Community Volunteers - 8 weeks £1,379
Ghana Community Volunteers - 12 weeks £1,699
Ghana Community Volunteers - 16 weeks £2,039
Ghana Community Volunteers - 20 weeks £2,199
