Community School in Larabanga

Project Details

This community school was established in 2000 with only 15 children who were very poor and needy with the hopes of providing these children a place to learn instead of begging for food and money on the streets from tourists passing by. Now the school has over 300 children ages 1-13 years old.  They do not require uniforms and all children are fed each day.  One of the toughest issues the school faces is that of space. As they continue to serve more children, they are confronted with the need to build more spaces eliminating the make-shift classrooms that have sprouted up outside under trees.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways from playing with the children, organizing fun recreational activities, leading skills workshops, feeding them, teaching basic oral and written English, math, and drawing, and any other daily duties. Most importantly, volunteers are asked to provide care, encouragement, and support to each student as a positive mentor. 

Location

The project is located in Larabanga in the West Gonja District of the Northern Region. Volunteers will receive a thorough orientation for a few days in the capital city of Accra upon arrival in Ghana.   

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. All meals with your host family are included in your stay.

                                                        Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.

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