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Beach Conservation Program in Ghana
Beach Conservation Program in Ghana

Axim, Ghana

Beach Conservation Program in Ghana

Trip Highlights

  • Spend some amazing days by the beaches in Ghana and contribute effectively towards protecting Mother Nature
  • Engage actively in environmental protection and nature conservation, recycling protection of the natural habitat of humans and animals
  • Document the species, cleanse the beaches and plant trees on the coast to protect against erosion
  • Effectively address local environmental problems and gain first-hand work experience 
  • Meet some like-minded travelers from different parts of the world and work for a common cause
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Overview

Overview

Being a volunteer for the Beach Conservation Program in Ghana, you'll be saving the environment by the beaches of Ghana and focus on waste management, sea erosion, protection of marine species etc. A lot of garbage is accumulated in the capital city of Accra, which then goes into the Ocean and is often dumped back on the shores. The people are hardly aware of this problem and what damage it may cause in the long term - thus volunteers are needed to not just clean the garbage but to spread awareness among the locals.

Also, sea turtles that have been thriving by the shores are highly affected by the pollution. Overfishing has led to a decrease in the fish stock. There are various such problems which need to be addressed. People who lived away from the beaches are now closer to the shores, thanks to the erosion. This overall situation should be sustainably influenced by your voluntary work in nature conservation and be changed into something positive.


Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. You need to have an open mind and a flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference and should be willing to work outdoors and get their hands dirty. Participants must be fit and healthy at the time of joining the program. Participants should have no criminal convictions and should provide a clean criminal background check report. 


Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities

As a volunteer for the Beach Cleaning Program in Ghana, your main tasks would be:

  • Collecting garbage from the beaches
  • Educating the local people about protecting their environment
  • Planting trees to protect the coast from further erosion
  • Patrolling the turtle nests, monitoring the eggs and documenting all details

There might be other chores to manage as well, so be flexible to take up more work as and when they are scheduled.


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

You’ll have to work for about 30 - 40 hours a week. Mostly, Monday to Friday is working, and the working hours depend on the tides, seasons and the moon! Lunch mostly takes place by the beach resort from 12 to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The staff and volunteers usually eat together. If you are traveling elsewhere, you will get a packed lunch.


Living

Living

Volunteering Solutions strives to provide best of the living and other arrangements to its volunteers. Like we keep saying, just pack your bags and arrive at your placement destination. From your airport pickup, stay, meals, weekend tours and other nitty gritties, VolSol manages everything for you.

Airport Transfer

If you choose to take the optional pickup service in Accra (at extra charges), you will be picked up from the airport by our representative and transferred to a guesthouse accommodation in Accra. 

Under the optional pickup service you would receive –

  •  Airport pick up and transfer to Guesthouse in Accra
  •  One night accommodation in a single room including breakfast
  •  The next day: Accompaniment to the bus station / airport, help with ticket purchase and luggage loading for transfer to Axim. Upon arrival in Axim you will be picked up by the local coordinator.

Accommodation & Meals

In Axim, you'll be staying with other volunteers as well as local staff in the Volunteer & Staff Village! There are bungalows in the village, located by the side of the beach. You'll share a room with one to three other folks. The rooms are basic but you'll be provided with all necessities. Breakfast and Dinner will be provided at the village, lunch will be available at the project site for a minimum fee.

Orientation

Upon your arrival in Axim, the local coordinators will give you an orientation session. This consists of a welcome and a first Introduction to everyday life in your project as well as different rules and regulations and about the different charitable projects carried out by the team.

During your Free Time

In your free time you can take walks on the nearby beach, learn to surf and relax in the shade in the pretty garden of the facility. You can also head out to Cape Coast or Accra if you want for the weekend.


Dates

Dates

2024

January

07

14

21

28

February

04

11

18

25

March

03

10

17

24

31

April

07

14

21

28

May

05

12

19

26

June

02

09

16

23

30

July

07

14

21

28

August

04

11

18

25

September

01

08

15

22

29

October

06

13

20

27

November

03

10

17

24

December

01

08

15

22

29

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Costs

Costs

4 Weeks $1163
5 Weeks $1351
6 Weeks $1539
7 Weeks $1717
8 Weeks $1906
Extra Week $235

Please Note: -An application fee of $229 is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. (A 5% international banking fee is charged at the time of payment)

What are you Paying for?

  • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
  • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
  • Support from long term experienced staff
  • Welcome meeting and orientation to show you the sights
  • Shared beachside bungalow accommodation
  • Fully equipped self-catering kitchen
  • Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner
  • Pickup in Axim
  • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost) 
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • Flights
  • Cost of the daily traveling to the project 
  • Optional pickup service in Accra (available at extra charges)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Visa and vaccinations

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