Work at Orphanages: Put a Smile on the Faces of these Deprived and Vulnerable Kids
Ghana
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Any time
Description:
Orphans I can say are the most deprived and vulnerable people in the society that need help and support. They suffered too much due to their statues. You are therefore vivaciously called upon to come and put smile on their faces. Over there,you will be teaching the orphans,playing with them,giving them some health care, taking them out, taking care of them.You will also be dealing with HIV infected orphans or the ones that their parents died from HIV/AIDS. By doing so,you will bring smile on their faces and let them know that there is hope for them.
Highlights:
Volunteers will enjoy this program
Qualifications:
There is no qualification needed for the Volunteers and Internship for this program to be successful. Anybody willing to Volunteer and help orphans is welcome
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Travel Types :
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- Camping
- Cooking
- Cycling (Mountain)
- Dancing
- Eco Tours
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- Environmental Studies
- Heritage Tourism
- Nature Tours
- Overland Tours
- RainForest Tours
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- Student Tours
- Tours
- Vacation Packages
- Volunteering
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Cost in US$: 570 for the first 2 to 4 weeks.$500 for any additionalmonth
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Language instruction
- Registration fees
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Cost Include Description:
* Volunteers will be picked up at the airport to their work place and registered to work with VARA.
* Volunteers will be accommodated throughout their stay in the country.
* Food will be provided for the volunteers on three meals a day basis.
* Volunteers will be given all needed information to them feel at home in our country.
* The Executives of the organization will be entirely at your disposal while volunteering.
* Quick respond will be given to all issues raised.
* While in the country, you will be given basic lessons about the local languages.
Experience Required: no
Age Range: 15-100
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European,
Kiwi,
South African
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Group living
- Home-stays
- Independent living
- Other
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Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 2
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
Volunteers for Amelioration of Rural Areas (VARA)'s Mission Statement: Volunteers for Amelioration of Rural Areas (VARA) is going to ameliorate the rural areas by supporting education and health care delivery in all forms, providing potable water, assisting the needy and orphanage in all these communities. VARA will provide contribution towards maintenance of the environment, and micro-finance with the aim of eradicating poverty. Also particular attention will be given to rural areas activities such as indigenous designing and making of cloth as well as agriculture.
Year Founded: 2006
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