Community Work with Children in Accra

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: The growth in the number of street children and orphans in Ghana's capital Accra in a real concern. Centres and schools set up to help teach these children English and vocational skills are in need of your care and assistance. You may help with lessons or after school activities such as art and drama which will help these kids to a brighter future. Also important is finding ways just to let them have fun, put aside their problems even if it is just for a few hours and enjoy their childhoods.

Highlights: In 1996 a survey found that there were 10,400 street children in Accra, of which half were boys and half were girls. Compared to other African cities this may not sound like a large amount, but what is concerning is the speed at which the number is increasing. In 2003, another survey was conducted which discovered 20,000 children and 6,000 babies on the streets.

Volunteers are desperately needed to support the staff running the centers, and to provide some basic skills and companionship. Children with little formal education in Ghana do not tend to speak English or have only a basic knowledge. As English is the national language in Ghana, English teachers are a permanent necessity and by helping in these areas you can bring an invaluable skill to the children you work with.

Qualifications: Some experience working with young people would be helpful.

Cost in US$: $1695 for 4 weeks; $175 each additional week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.

Age Range: 18-80

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 500 projects on 5 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, media, health, conservation, building, marketing or tourism.

Year Founded: 1994