Volunteer in Day- Care Centre in Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

Description: To receive precise information about the particular projects we consulted the project managers on the spot. They know best about the country and its inhabitants and they are familiar with the duties of the volunteers and the living situation in the community. They are experienced in handeling international volunteers and know their needs, wishes and worries. They have answered our questions about the following topics. Questions and answers about the project:

Where do the volunteers exactly work? Right in the community.

Is it important to have some particular equipment in this project? First-aid kid, if possible.

What daily work can be expected? Teaching the children the alphabet and the numbers, some administrative tasks, playing and singing songs with the pupils, handcrafting and pottering if necessary.

Is there a curriculum, which has to be followed? Yes, the volunteers will receive a curriculum and there will also be an instruction in the teaching methods.

Are telephone and internet available and if not, where can the next telephone / internet cafe be found? The volunteers live close to an internet café and public telephones. We do recommend bringing a cellular phone.

Give us an example of a typical day on the project. Monday through Friday it can get quite hectic between 8 am and 3.30 pm.

What is not included?
    * visa
    * international health insurance
    * flight
    * transportation to the project
    * personal expenses

Experience Required: no

Age Range: min 18

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2006