Volunteer in Ghana (ages 18+)

A volunteer program in Ghana is a wonderful way to get to know the true character of the country and itsinhabitants from the inside. As a volunteer you will live and work among the local Ghanaians as you contribute to a meaningful service project.

Housing

Accommodation is in carefully screened Ghanaian host families with half board on weekdays (2 meals per day) and full board on weekends (3 meals daily).

Orientation

International volunteers receive a six day orientation to Ghanaian culture and their project upon arrival. The orientation takes place in Accra.

Project Details

Projects are available for 2-12 weeks.

Health Care

Training and Rehabilitation Center for Disabled, Ashanti

HIV/AIDS Outreach and Hospital Care, Ashanti

Children’s Programs

Organization for Kids affected by HIV/AIDS, Kumasi

Center for At-Risk Youth, Kumasi

Orphanages, Ofaakor-Klikor-Kasoa

Home for Infants and Young Children, Mampong

Wuti Orphanage, West Mamprusi

Children’s Home, West Mamprusi

Yamah Children’s Home, Yamah

Community Development and Education

Elementary School Teaching Assistant, Kumasi

High School Teaching Assistant, Ashanti

Orphanage and School, Ashanti

School for Mentally Handicapped, Kumasi

Community School, Larabanga

Community Farm Project, Yamah

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