Voluntary Aid and Cultural Integration

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

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: throughout the year

Description: Are you interested in coming to West Africa (GHANA)? VACI is your answer. We offer you a better experience than any other voluntary vacation. Other than a one time yearning, we make visiting Ghana something you will like to do again after your first visit.

We encourage voluntary work and cultural understanding between countries. Cultural integration and mutual exchange of ideas of people with diverse backgrounds and understanding is a necessary ingredient for growth and development. The organization major concern is to find flexible media of impacting skilled, knowledge to various age groups in the comfort of their environments, and also educating the society on the on the issues that is affecting them. Examples, fighting drugs abuse, promote health educations etc.

VACI-Ghana concentrates on voluntary work; we value the relationships established between the volunteers and local communities for their learning/teaching potential.

Participants don't need to have earlier work experience or education in a specific field but if noted, previous knowledge or interest will be used as a means of placement. This will widen the positive experience of Ghana for the volunteer and it will also give the working places a more motivated volunteer.

Volunteer Works you can participate in:
* Teaching in Orphanage
* Medical Assistant
* Activities direct
* Youth Counselor
* HIV Counseling
* Agricultural work
* ITT Tutor
* Public School Teacher

Highlights: In addition to volunteer work, volunteers will have the opportunity to travel to tourist attractions in Ghana as well as participate in local drumming and dancing classes.

Qualifications: Qualifications for positions vary by opportunity. The ability to speak and comprehend English is necessary as it is the official language of Ghana. Other general qualifications include good general health, the ability to walk and travel as necessary to reach placements.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: varies with duration

Experience Required: yes

Experience required varies with each position, but the most important requirement is flexibility and an open mind.

Typical Volunteer: A typical Vaci-Ghana volunteer is between ages 18-35. Volunteers are usually able-bodied, open-minded and ready for an adventure.

Age Range: 18-70

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

VACI-Ghana's Mission Statement: VACI's vison is to become a leading partner in promoting socio-economic development in the lives of the vulnerable as well as building global cultural integration among all races for a peaceful world.

Year Founded: 2007