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2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in Ghana
2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in Ghana

Tamale, Ghana

2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in Ghana

Trip Highlights

  • This 2 weeks special volunteering opportunity in Ghana combines volunteer work and traveling
  • Get to work for the Girl Child Education Program in Ghana and teach them for a better future
  • Fundraise for the upkeep of the school and sourcing sufficient study material for the students
  • Explore the Northern Ghana Wildlife Tour as a part of the program, visit villages of Boebeng and Fiema
  • Visit the Mole National Park to witness the African Elephants, the world’s largest land mammal
  • Gain first-hand international work experience and boost your CV/ Resume

Overview

Overview

Be a part of the 2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in Ghana and experience the beauty of the land like never before! This program had been designed for those who wish to spend a short time in Ghana, contributing towards a meaningful social cause and explore the wildlife scenario that the country has in store. Volunteers will be working in and around Tamale, teaching in local schools and occasionally engaging in community development work.

You'd also get to meet some amazing volunteers from other parts of the world. There will be an immense scope of peer learning and together, you can make a big difference to the lives of the Ghanaians. It'll also be an incredible opportunity for you to know more about their life and culture as well

Program Schedule
Duration: 2 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of every Month
Arrive at: Kotoka International Airport (Accra).
Working Days: Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 7-8 hours in a day
Travel and Tourism Tours: Travel/Sightseeing for 3 days included in Cost
 
Program Location – Tamale, capital of the northern region of Ghana. The program is based in the Northern region of Ghana in a city called Tamale. Tamale is the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana, with a population of 3,305,000 (2008). It is mostly populated by Dagomba people who speak Dagbani language. It is located in the northern part of the country, where the land is savanna, consisting of grasslands with drought-resistant trees. The city is like a conglomeration of villages, with many people living in traditional mud-brick houses. While the majority of the houses are roofed with corrugated iron sheets, a good number of them are roofed with grass.

Program Details

There are tens of thousands of girls in the city who have dropped out of school and some parents have refused to send their female children to school. Volunteers will be volunteering with a project which is designed to prepare deprived girls, such as those described above, to go to school. The main aim of the project is to provide them with the educational support and vocational training required to help them become ambitious and important members of the Ghanaian workforce. 
 
The learning center has girls in the age group of 7-18 years and around 40-50 younger students are taught basic skills in English, Maths, Social Studies and Religious & Moral Education. There is also a vocational programme for teaching 10 older students basic sewing techniques and preparing them for an apprenticeship in a professional sewing shop in town.
 
Volunteers on this program will enjoy a rewarding experience by assisting the teachers to deliver lessons. During the mornings you’ll be working with smaller groups of students helping them with their reading, writing and numeracy skills. There may be occasions when you’ll be asked to teach one of the classes yourself but you’ll be fully supported if this happens. 
 
In the afternoons you’ll have the opportunity to support the ex-students who are now attending state school, helping them with their homework and reading and writing skills. 
This project is popular with volunteers because it allows them to be entirely creative in their teaching style and use of materials, and actively encourages new ideas for improvement and development. If you come on this program you’ll undoubtedly fall in love with the students and return to Ghana again.
 
Tour Programs

Northern Ghana Wildlife Tour: - After breakfast with the host family, volunteers set off towards the villages of Boebeng and Fiema. These two villages help protect the black and white colobus and mona monkeys, which the locals perceive as sacred, that live in the surrounding forests. We tour the village while interacting with the locals and learning about their history and traditions. In the afternoon we visit the majestic Kintampo Waterfalls and spend the night in Kintampo Town. 
 
Wildlife Viewing Tour: - After breakfast, we head off from Kintampo to Mole National Park, Ghana’s largest and best game viewing park. An afternoon foot safari will provide close-up views of African Elephants, the world’s largest land mammal. In the evening, we marvel at the wildlife from the viewing platform which overlooks a busy and exciting waterhole, while relaxing in the hotel.

Note: There can be changes in the Tour Program itinerary as it is subject to local conditions.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have the ability to take initiative. All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program. A parental consent form shall be required for Under 18 participants joining the program.


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

You will be met by your program coordinator at Tamale Airport from where you will be transferred to your project location.Participants can book your flight to arrive at Accra International Airport and then a short connecting flight to Tamale. You can also choose to stay overnight in Accra and take the flight to Tamale on the next day. We can offer an optional Accra pickup service at extra charges. The service will include pickup in Accra, one night stay in a hotel/guest house in Accra and transfer to the airport to continue your journey.

Accommodation

Volunteers will be staying at a standard Ghanaian volunteer homestay managed by the local program coordinator. In case space is not available in the volunteer home, you will be accommodated with a Ghanaian Host family. Accommodation is either provided in an individual or shared room along with other volunteer. By staying with a family you will experience the local Ghanaian culture, language customs and traditions. There are separate rooms for male and female volunteers with shared toilet facilities. Participants should note that living is of basic standard and you should not expect luxuries. Power cuts are common in Ghana and most rural houses do not have running water during times of drought. Bedding is provided, however, volunteers need to bring their own towels and mosquito nets (these can also be purchased in Ghana). Air conditioning is available in the volunteer house and the participants need to pay the extra charge to avail the facility in the country.

Orientation

An orientation and briefing session will be provided by your local coordinator. Areas like culture, safety, locations, transportation are covered in the Orientation. After your orientation is over, you will be introduced to your project and also given a tour of the local market and town of Tamale.

Meals

Volunteers are provided with 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) at the host family house. Ghanaian cuisine consists primarily of starches, soups, beans, meat, and fish. The Starches consist mainly of rice and doughy balls made from mashed cassava, plantain or yams.  Famous Ghanaian dishes include Banku and Fufu.

During your Free Time

On the weekends you can head out to explore places such as Mole National Park and Monkey Sanctuary. Volunteers also visit Paga to visit Crocodile Park or further south to Cape Coast to enjoy the beaches. On weekdays, participants have free time in the evenings and spend time relaxing at their accommodation or socializing with other volunteers and the local people.


Dates

Dates

2024

January

06

20

February

03

17

March

02

16

April

06

20

May

04

18

June

01

15

July

06

20

August

03

17

September

07

21

October

05

19

November

02

16

December

07

21

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Costs

Costs

2 Weeks $745
Extra Week $140

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?

  • Comprehensive pre-departure guide
  • Assistance from support staff and In-country program coordinator
  • Pickup from Tamale airport and transfer to accommodation
  • Pre-Program accommodation in Accra in a hotel/guesthouse
  • Program orientation
  • Accommodation 
  • 2 meals a day during volunteering period
  • Volunteering in Tamale Region
  • Weekend Trip to Mole National Park and Kintampo Falls
  • Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

What's NOT included?

  • International/Domestic Airfare
  • Visa 
  • Local transportation to and from program location
  • Departure transfer to airport (can be arranged at additional cost)
  • Vaccinations
  • Any other personal expenses
  • Accra Pickup Package

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