Ghana Teaching Volunteer Program
Ghana
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: 10th January to 24th March, 10th May to 24th July, 10th September to 9th December
Description:
GVN has volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools throughout Ghana, teaching a variety of subjects through our partner organization. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Ghananian communities through education while experiencing African culture and life. The volunteer teaching opportunities are available in Primary and Secondary schools all over Ghana. However we can arrange for you to teach in a pre-school if that is your preference. Pre-School (4 and 5 year olds)
- Language and Literacy
- Environmental studies
- Creative activities (Music, dance and art)
- Physical development
- Psychosocial skills Primary (6-11 years)
- English
- Math
- Integrated Science
- Environmental Studies
- Basic computer skills Junior Secondary (12-14 years)
- English
- Math
- Integrated Science
Highlights:
Provide education to children ensuring them a brighter future.
Meet the warm and kind-hearted Ghanaian people!
Become the proud teacher of smart, smiling, enthusiastic and precious students.
Qualifications:
Volunteers for the Ghana Teaching Program must:
- be between 18 and 65 years of age
- be able to walk long distances (up to 1 hour continuously) and be able to tolerate heat
- be available for a minimum of four weeks
- be able to speak English fluently
- have a High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
Cost in US$: Please contact us for more information
Cost Include Description:
The in-country fee covers administrative charge, airport pickup, transport to placement, meals during placement, and supervision. Please note that your accommodation is provided free by the school. The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance, departure tax and your bus trip back to the airport. You will need to budget for your other expenses like bottled water, personal costs, beverages and entertainment. If you are willing to live on a tight budget you can get by on USD 20 per week.
Experience Required: yes
A High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi
and 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
Post-Program Services Include:
Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Year Founded: 2000
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