Wuti Orphanage (Ages 18+)

Project Details
Opening only a few years ago, this orphanage serves young Ghanaian children in the community of Kpasenkpe. It aims to not only give shelter to children who have lost their parents but to also provide them with an opportunity for early education. There is not much of a staff at the orphanage which makes the growing number of children even harder to serve. It relies heavily on labor contributions made by volunteers and the community to keep up with day to day activities.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers will help children with daily activities like cleaning the rooms, getting them dressed and bathed, taking them to school, tutoring, cooking and giving general care to the infants and toddlers while the older ones attend classes in the mornings.

Location
This orphanage is located in the town Kpasenkpe in the West Mamprusi 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.

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