Micro Credit Mechanisms Volunteer in Ghana

  Ghana

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Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: throughout the year

Description: Village Exchange International requires the help of an individual with experience in the field of microcredit schemes.

The volunteer's job will be to help VEI increase the efficiency of its loans by revising loan structures, methods of guarantee, of electing beneficiaries, running workshops in business planning and all other steps involved in the loan granting and monitoring process.

As a micro credit volunteer, a two to three week stay would mean setting up a new loan. This would involve the assessment and selection of candidates, organizing workshops on writing business plans, reviewing business plans and contributing ideas for the future of VEI's micro credit projects.

A two to three month placement, whilst also involving setting up new loans, would enable you to contribute profoundly to improving our micro credit scheme strategies. It would incorporate monitoring the loan process and initial loan reimbursements, critically reviewing VEI's long-term loan strategy, and defining new schemes and value-added products.

Highlights: Village Exchange International strives to empower Ghana's disadvantaged women through three primary pillars of intervention:

* poverty alleviation strategies including micro credit schemes and small-enterprise development
* reproductive and sexual health programs
* research including quantitative and qualitative research methods applied to women's health issues

Cost in US$: 999 and up

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Whether you are a student, professional or retired, your skills and talents, and most of all your enthusiasm and motivation interest us!

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Village Exchange International's Mission Statement: Village Exchange International aims to empower disadvantaged women in Ghana's rural areas. We strive to achieve this through (i) poverty alleviation strategies including microfinance and small business development; (ii) reproductive and sexual health programmes including awareness and counselling; and (iii) research. Our need for volunteers is project-based so please check back regularly for new available volunteer placements.

Year Founded: 2003