Volunteer Teaching Placements

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

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

Description: The AndyGlo Foundation is currently recruiting a total of 8 volunteer teachers to work in one of four schools in Akim Oda and Asamankese. Both communities are located in Ghana, West Africa in the Eastern Region. Successful applicants will have their choice between Afranse Primary School or Freeman Methodist School (Asamankese) or Joduro International School or St. Anglican Primary School (Akim Oda). Volunteer teachers can expect to teach using the Ghana Education Service (GES) approved curriculum. Subjects generally taught include Mathematics, English, Physics, Biology, Physical Educaiton, Social Studies and Music. The creation of lesson plans in other areas (example fine arts, drama, creative writing) are highly encouraged and volunteers should be prepared to improvise when necessary.

Highlights: Successful applicants can expect to make many new friends and be challenged by the differences and similarities they are sure to encounter.

Qualifications: The following skills are desired:

- Some university education is required
- Exceptional English communication skills
- Patience and flexibility
- Experience teaching youth is required
- Ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Creativity is a valuable asset
- Comfortable with improvisation

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 1600 (US$100 per week)

Experience Required: no

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

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

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