Orphanage (Ages 18+)

Project Details
Many smaller towns in Ghana have experienced the plight of young men and women leaving their homes in order to seek better work opportunities in the capital city of Accra. Often times they abandon their children believing that they will be a burden on their ability to secure profitable work. As a result, many younger children are left without homes or anyone to care for them. In response to this situation, many orphanages have been established around the country opening their doors to the most needy youngsters providing basic necessities and education.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers are needed to teach in the school, organize recreational activities, engage in any construction or painting projects, help the youngest children adhere to good hygiene habits, help with laundry, and most importantly, be positive mentors.

Location
Orphanages are located in Ofaakor (about 1 ½ hours from Accra in the Central Region), Klikor (20 minutes from Togo border near Aflao), and Kasoa (30 minutes from Accra). 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.

Transportation and Travel Arrangements
All travel arrangements must be booked according to Greenheart Travel instructions. Booking travel is your responsibility, but we are more than happy to help you as needed. A volunteer coordinator will meet you at the airport in Accra upon your arrival and arrange your transportation to your host family.
Depending on the location of your host family you may be within walking distance to your work site or a short bus ride away. Greenheart Travel does not cover any bus fare used in transit to the work site.

Local Support
Greenheart Travel always provides you with a thorough network of support before departure and during your time abroad. You will be provided with pre-departure orientation materials that will walk you through every step of your program. Your local coordinator, host family, and volunteer site supervisor are more than happy to address questions or difficulties that you may have at anytime during your program.

Dates, Duration and Application Deadlines
Volunteers may join the program at any time throughout the year and stay for four to eight weeks. Applications are due eight weeks before your intended departure date.

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

Program Costs 

 

Included	Not Included
Lodging/3 meals per day	Airfare
Arrival Pick-up at airport	In country transportation
Medical/Accident Insurance	Phone cards
24 Emergency Staff	Internet
Pre-departure and arrival Orientation