Orphanage Volunteering in Ghana
Ghana
Cape Coast,
Kumasi,
Tamale
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year-Round
Description:
The volunteer work normally involves teaching English (basic reading/writing), basic math, playing games, arts and crafts, helping with homework, playing sports, taking them on day-trips, and sometimes getting the children dressed in the morning and helping them with meals.
Highlights:
Helping children in Ghana while learning about the local culture and contributing to local communities.
Qualifications:
- Open Mind
- Caring for Children
- Age: 16+
Cost in US$: Starts at 915 USD
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Cost Includes :
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- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
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- Travel while in host country
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
- Volunteer Handbook
- Visa Guidance
- Phone Support and Guidance
- Airport Pickup/Drop-off
- Dropoff at Accommodations
- In-country Orientation
- Accompanied Transport to Program Site
- Placement and Supervision in Program
- Meals and Accommodations
- Guidance with Extra Sightseeing
- 24-hour Support
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- childcare/children
- orphans
- street kids
- teaching
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Typical Volunteer: Students, career breakers, and retirees from US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Minimum age is 16, average age is 22.
Age Range: 16-50+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ghana
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Scholarships are Available. Group leaders have program fee waived for groups of 5+.
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Resume
Post-Program Services Include:
Year Founded: 2001
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