Ghana Conservation - Agona District Assembly of Agriculture

  Ghana

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round; monthly departures

Description: Agona District Assambly aims to improve argricultural practices in Swedru and rural communities that are situated in the Swedru area. Their central focus is working with farmers to improve crop production and farming techniques, however, they also are trying to improve harvesting methods of certain items such as palm oil. They need additional volunteers to work with their team to teach individuals especially farmers about sustainable land use and management.

Highlights: Volunteers are able to take part in a number of tasks, including, but not limited to:
1. Designing, implementing and compiling survey information about farming practices, size and crops.
2. Compiling survey information and designing informational sessions with farmers to help improve their farming practices to ensure environmental sustainability. The workshops will aim to train farmers in the application of fertilisers and the use of manure and training on sustainable farming methods. Practical workshops and field demonstrations aimed at discouraging bush burning for farming also play a large role in the project.
3. Developing a cirriculum that targets various environmental issues. Workshops can be administered to various groups in the community such as schools, churches and youth groups.
4. Developing a tree planting program that will include a nursary.

Qualifications: Volunteers should be willing to work in the field and able to adapt to various conditions. Individuals who find have difficulties presenting in front of a class may have a difficult time at this placement.

Cost in US$: USD2,255 for 8 weeks; USD135 for each additional week

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement: We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded: 1998