Orphanage in Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

  Tanzania

Arusha,  Moshi

  Togo

Kpalime (Palime)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month

Description: As a volunteer working on our Orphanage Program, you will be filling an important role in the lives of these needy children, as well as assisting the hardworking staff at the orphanage.

You can help with all manner of tasks at the orphanage. Help is needed in everything from cooking and serving food to the children, to assisting with their basic education, to helping them with sports and English lessons. You may also get involved with counselling sessions, so there are real prospects to make a difference.

Highlights: Working with Volunteer and Culture Xp is a chance to use your skills to make a tangible contribution to fight poverty and live cultural experience. Living and working with this community in Ghana is an unforgettable experience.

As a volunteer in Ghana, you will gain unparalleled access to a country that is rich with the traditions of West African culture. Ghana was the first African country to gain independence, and while the official language of Ghana is English, more than 70 different languages are spoken.

The Ghanaians are globally renowned for their friendliness and have always welcomed volunteers as part of the family. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the development of Ghana's young people. This will give you a chance to make an important contribution to Ghana and gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture that will stay with you the rest of your life.

Qualifications: You will need to be flexible, and have patience, compassion and enthusiasm. A pro-active attitude is essential. Volunteers at this orphanage must have, above all, a love of children and a commitment to the project.

Cost in US$: 499

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: anyone willing to volunteer

Age Range: 18 to 65

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 5

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Volunteer and Culture XP's Mission Statement: The mission of Volunteer and Culture Xp is to create and promote volunteer opportunities that improve the lives of others and the environment in which they live. We do this by supporting the work of local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers.

Year Founded: 2002