Volunteer / Internship Program in Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: We are Students Travel and Exposure South Africa (STAESA) a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). STAESA works very closely with groups, individual, schools, colleges, universities, communities and NGOs in capacity building, development and sustainability. STAESA has been in existence since 1995. STAESA programs are not just for students -- everyone can participate.

STAESA started working in South Africa. Today STAESA sends over 100 volunteers to more than 60 communities in more than 15 countries in Africa. We also connect over 100 foreign NGOs and individuals, schools, colleges, and universities to programs, events, and community projects in Africa.

Highlights: Ghana boasts of beautiful sandy beaches, lagoons, Wli falls, Kakum National Park, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary, Bia National Park, and Mole Game Reserve which are options for hiking, wildlife spotting and seeing savannahs and rainforest. Ghana is also endowed with its unique, rich culture, and is the gateway to West Africa. Ghana is a very peaceful nation in Africa with very friendly people with a unique and powerful culture. It is a country you will want to visit again and again. Ghana is situated in West Africa and is bounded by Burkina Faso, Togo, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cýte d'Ivoire.

Qualifications: No previous experience or qualification is necessary. The most important qualifications are: you must be 18 and above, self-motivation, open-mindedness, flexibility, and a sense of humour. Also, the ability to travel independently and mould your own experience is strongly suggested!

Cost in US$: USD395

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Benefits: (1) International Students Identity Cards will be issued to participants on arrival for discount purposes. (2) Five days orientation is organised for all participants (3) Participants will be given bicycles where necessary to shuttle between their respective work places and homes. Participants return the bicycles to STAESA's office at the end of the programs (4) Participants will be provided with handsets for easy contacts. STAESA takes back the handsets at the end of the programs (5) Certificate of participation is awarded to all participants at the end of the programs (6) Program fees include one month visa extension fees (7) Affordable health / travel insurance USD$ 120 for 90 days

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: STAESA typical volunteer must be 18 and above, self-motivation, open-mindedness, flexibility, and a sense of humour. Also, the ability to travel independently and mould your own experience is strongly suggested!

Age Range: 18years and above

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

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 5 to 30

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Students Travel and Exposure South Africa (STAESA)'s Mission Statement: To enhance and promote a safe, fair and sustainable future for both local and foreign volunteers, students. non-students, NGOs, schools, colleges, universities and communities in Africa. We support global friendship through culture, work exchange, education and friendly tourism; we support the advancement of quality of life of the African communities socially, economically and spiritually. Together with you we build a healthy Africa. STAESA was founded in 1995 and was officially registered in 25-09-2002

Year Founded: 1995