Volunteer at a Clinic and School in Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Volunteers in this programme would teach in private, government, or mission schools either in the Primary, Junior Secondary School or Senior Secondary School depending on choice. In these schools, volunteers could teach one or more subjects like Mathematics, English, Biology, Chemistry, Business Management, Computer Skills and others. Participants will receive assistance from the school authorities and the teachers of the school regarding the lesson plans and teaching curriculum. Volunteers are also welcome to bring along teaching/learning materials such as picture books, instruments, flash cards, art supplies and songs.

Are you a nurse, doctor or are about to enter the field of nursing or medicine? Then join our volunteer program for both theory and practical knowledge. In clinics, volunteers will be placed in the following departments: weighing, maternity room, injection room, laboratory room, dispensary room and any other department of your choice. Nurses and doctors will receive assistance from authorities of the clinic.

Highlights: Join our volunteer program!

* You don't have to be a professional teacher or doctor.
* This cultural experience will give you a better understanding of West-African lifestyle.
* Ghana is the perfect place to spend part of your gap year. At the end of your stay, you will feel a great satisfaction for having shared your knowledge and culture with African children and/or participated in the activities of the clinic.
* You can choose to volunteer in a school or at the clinic, depending on your interests.

Qualifications: Applicants could be trained or partly trained or students.

Cost in US$: $450 a month, please visit our website for updated information.

Salary / Pay: Please inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 and above

This Program is open to 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

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Help a Clinic and a School in Ghana's Mission Statement: Help a Clinic and a School in Ghana is a non-profit organization whose main goals are: To improve English conversation and writing skills among students and adults in the rural areas of the Dangme-West, to raise sanitation and environmental awareness, to increase access to information on health, sexual-transmitted diseases (HIV / AID) and birth control and to create job opportunities for women and men in low-income communities.

Year Founded: 2004

Help a Clinic and a School in Ghana is a based organization. We do require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.