BUNAC: Volunteer Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: BUNAC believes that the best way to experience a county is to fully immerse yourself into the culture and community. Our volunteer programmes give you the perfect opportunity to do just that whist contributing to a worthwhile project. You will be able to share your skills and knowledge with the local staff and get an invaluable insight into the lives of their community by living with a host family. Take time to share stories and life experiences, learn some of the local language and enjoy the home cooked food. It all adds up to provide you with a unique and memorable volunteer experience.

Ghana is renowned for being one of the friendliest nations in Africa. Experience the diversity within the country from hustle and bustle of the capital Accra to a true rural rustic way of life in the many villages. Marvel at their local handicrafts of beadwork, woodcarving, cloth making and basket weaving. Join in with their colourful singing and dancing celebrations for any occasion. You will witness how the country once affected by brutal colonialism, is now celebrating over 50 years of independence and standing proud as an African nation.

Highlights: Volunteer Ghana includes:

    * Comprehensive Orientation Interview on a one to one basis
    * BUNAC Volunteer Ghana Handbook and Bradt Guidebook
    * Personal support and travel advice from knowledgeable staff.
    * Visa processing
    * Group or individual flight booking service
    * 24/7 support from BUNAC and our local partner organisation for the duration of your programme
    * Project placement based on your skills and local needs
    * 5-day Orientation
          - Education sessions about culture and customs; safety and accommodation and your placement
          - Tour of Accra
          - Language and cookery lesson
          - Dancing and drumming session
          - Five nights hostel accommodation
          - Airport pick up
    * Host family accommodation
          - Based in rural villages and towns around Ghana
          - Private or twin share with another volunteer
          - Home cooked food included

Your arrival orientation, placement and local support services are provided by SYTO (Student Youth Travel Service) BUNAC's partner in Ghana.

Qualifications:    
    * A resident in the UK or Ireland. (Any nationality, subject to visa aproval)
    * Aged at least 18
    * Adventurous, flexible, a good communicator, confident and outgoing.

Cost in US$: 2 months -UK ( 749 Pound)

    * Applying for a Police Check.
    * Completing a Medical form: All participants are required to visit their GP to discuss their trip. BUNAC will provide a specific medical form which must be completed by the participant and their doctor prior to travel
    * Booking Flights: We can arrange group or individual flights to suit your needs
    * Buying Insurance: We will send you full details regarding the levels of cover we provide
    * Arranging your visa: BUNAC will arrange the visa on your behalf with the Ghanaian High Commission.

Full terms and conditions for the programme are included with the application form.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1962