HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis Educational Assistant

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: Currently a number of schools in Ghana are searching for volunteers to assist them with Public Health education. Volunteers with an interest in Public Health education will find this placement opportunity very satisfying. Successful volunteers will have the chance to develop, deliver and evaluate lesson plans on the topics of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis. These lesson plans will be directed towards school-aged children attending Primary School and Junior High School.

Highlights: An emphasis will be placed on activity based group learning and creative learning techniques are welcome. This placement can operate in Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi or Akyem Oda, depending on the volunteer's preference. Volunteers will work closely with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the local Public Health department.

Qualifications: The following skills are desired:
* Be a Public Health student or have relevant volunteer/work experience in the area of Public Health
* Posses an intermediate understanding of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and be willing to learn as you go along
* Be comfortable with public speaking
* Excellent communication skills (both writing and speaking)
* Open-minded
* Culturally Sensitive
* Quick to adapt and flexible

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 1200

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

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

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

AndyGlo Foundation's Mission Statement: The AndyGlo Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana, West Africa. The AndyGlo Foundation was born out of the need for more reliable, meaningful volunteer placements in Ghana and the reality that Ghanaian students wishing to volunteer abroad encounter numerous difficulties trying to fulfill their dream. Our primary mission is to provide meaningful volunteer abroad experiences to youth from around the globe towards the aim of fostering greater cross-cultural awareness, tolerance and global unity.

Year Founded: 2008