Volunteer Abroad in Ghana Africa - Volunteering Overseas
Ghana
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible start & end date
Description:
A Broader View programs include orphanages, teaching English and vocational skills, HIV/AIDS awareness, and medical projects in rural villages throughout the Volta Region and in Agona Nkwanta the Western Region.
Highlights:
Ghana is a proud and safe country steeped in rich cultural history and tradition. It is the first African nation to win its independence, over 50 years ago. The official language of Ghana is English, and there are direct flights from New York and London. Ghana has a diverse natural heritage which is rich in dense tropical rainforests, unique eco-systems, crocodile ponds, coastal wetlands, beautiful beaches, botanical gardens and the world largest manmade lake, Lake Volta.
Qualifications:
A Broader View Volunteers should be 17 years old, fluent in English, flexible and open minded adventurers. Health care volunteers are required to be medical professionals, or medical/nursing students.
Cost in US$: Starts at $820 for 1 or 2 weeks
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
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- In-country staff support
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
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- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
Arrival and departure transfers, first night accommodation in Accra, orientation and project briefing, placement in program, food and lodging with host family or on-site volunteer quarters, 24/7 support by project coordinator.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- AIDS
- community development
- English teaching
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- medicine
- orphans
- primary education
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- secondary education
- teaching
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Typical Volunteer: Globally-minded individuals searching for a unique travel experience; Young adults, college students, professionals and retirees interested in learning about life in a non-western culture.
Age Range: 17 years and older
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Post Services Include:
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!
Year Founded: 2007
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