Street Academy

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: You can volunteer at any time throughout the year.

Description: Street Academy was set up as a shelter in 1986 to explore the hidden talent of disadvantaged children on the streets of Accra in the fields of sports, arts, cultural, music, drama and basic education as non-formal education. It was set up to provide free basic education to children aged between 8 and 18, as well as uniforms, books and a decent meal each day. Education is not free in Ghana!

Most of the children are street children and orphans, all come from poor communities in Accra. The children are also trained as peer educators to educate their family members, peers and other members in their communities on the importance of educating children, good health, HIV/Aids awareness, personal hygiene and sanitation.

Street Academy require the following volunteers:

* A Sports Coach is required to teach the kids sports such as soccer, basketball, table tennis, hockey, etc. There is a definite need for the kids to play and enjoy themselves.

* Teachers are required to teach the following subjects: Art, Drama, Music, English, Mathematics, Science and French. Some kids require one-on-one tutoring.

* Teaching Assistants are required to support the teachers and help some students who are getting left behind and are in need of more educational support.

* Project coordinators
Dedicated and outgoing Project coordinators are required to help develop and market projects, draft proposals and research new funding opportunities.

* Fundraiser.
The role would entail formulating and implementing a viable, long-term and sustainable fundraising initiative, contacting and meeting potential donors.

* A Web designer and/or Computer Instructor is required to both look at developing a website and teaching both staff and students basic computer work.

Qualifications: Volunteers must have a strong interest in working with underprivileged children. The volunteer must be able to work in basic working conditions and with very little equipment. You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.

Year Founded: 2004