| Ghana is an African country that is situated right on | | | | taken by extended family or even friends but not all |
| the south coast of what we call the West African | | | | of them are lucky enough. There are many more |
| bulge. It shares its borders with Togo, Ivory Coast, | | | | that live on their own on the streets of Ghana or in |
| Burkina Fasso and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. | | | | orphanages. As a part of volunteering in Ghana |
| Ghana has always had a rich cultural and natural | | | | program, you will be working with various orphanages |
| heritage. There is a narrow and small grassy plain that | | | | situated all across Ghana and mostly in rural areas. |
| stretches inward from the Atlantic coast and widens | | | | -Humanitarian Projects in Ghana: As a volunteer in |
| in the east and this stretch of land is home to dense | | | | Ghana, you can opt for humanitarian projects, which |
| rainforests and different animals and plant species. | | | | are similar to community projects but more |
| One of the major attractions in Ghana is the national | | | | extensive and mentally challenging. You will be able to |
| park at Kakum. As compared to some of the other | | | | contribute towards educating the under-privileged |
| countries in Africa, the national parks in Ghana are | | | | children and women, assist in HIV/AIDS awareness |
| relatively small. Some of the animals that you will find | | | | for the benefit of mankind, and work with the local |
| in Ghana include different species of antelopes, deer, | | | | community in building homes, creating an |
| lions, monkeys, and elephants. There is plenty of | | | | infrastructure for rural schools etc. |
| species of birds for the avid bird watcher and the | | | | -Health Care in Ghana: Most of the health care |
| photographers and then there are the beautiful and | | | | volunteer programs in Ghana deal with diseases, |
| colorful butterflies. Another major tourist attraction is | | | | immunization and creating awareness in the |
| the coastline of Ghana, which is home to many | | | | community. Volunteering in Ghana will involve handling |
| palm-fringed and powdery beaches as well as | | | | several projects related to creating HIV/AIDS |
| lagoons. | | | | awareness and maintaining statistics of the AIDS |
| Why Volunteer In Ghana | | | | infected population. |
| Ghana offers a great opportunity to volunteers as | | | | Volunteer in Ghana Requirements |
| you will be exposed to some of the extremes that | | | | Age: The minimum age for volunteering in Ghana |
| Ghana is famous for. Volunteering in Ghana will involve | | | | should be 18 or older. |
| working with the people and for the people. Teaching | | | | Duration: The standard duration of most projects is |
| is one of the most sought after volunteer jobs but | | | | 5-8 weeks although they can also vary from 1-2 |
| you can have limitless opportunities for contributing | | | | weeks or 9-12 weeks. |
| to the overall health and welfare of the people of | | | | Language: English |
| Ghana. Different types of projects that you can | | | | Experience: No experience required unless it is a highly |
| work in as a part of volunteering in Ghana include | | | | technical project. |
| orphanages, education, community development, HIV | | | | Fee and Other details |
| AIDS awareness, and health programs. | | | | There is a fee attached to each of the projects that |
| Types Of Projects Available | | | | you volunteer for. The fee is charged in advance and |
| As a part of volunteering in Ghana, you will get to | | | | is charged for the following: |
| choose the kind of project you are interested in. The | | | | 1.Accommodation |
| different types if projects available include: | | | | 2.Emergency evacuation services |
| -Teaching Projects: Ghanaian schools have a dearth | | | | 3.Food/meals |
| of good teachers whether that is for teaching English | | | | 4.Travel insurance |
| or for any other subjects. Volunteering in Ghana | | | | 5.Transportation within the region |
| programs will help you to teach English in different | | | | 6.Emergency support |
| rural schools across Ghana. Teaching is not just limited | | | | 7.All types of training material |
| to English but you can teach various subjects from | | | | 8.Supervision by local staff |
| science to arts. The different forms of teaching will | | | | 9.Orientation on arrival |
| include subject teaching, classroom teaching and | | | | 10.Local sightseeing & recreational activities |
| extra-curricular activities like arts, sports and Martial | | | | Conclusion |
| arts. You need to have a basic minimum of high | | | | Volunteering in Ghana is a great opportunity for all |
| school education for this type of volunteer work in | | | | those who have been longing to make valuable |
| Ghana. | | | | contribution to the continent that is known as the |
| -Orphanages in Ghana: There are over 170,000 | | | | cradle of human civilization. Using your business or |
| orphaned children in Ghana and the primary reason | | | | technical skills, you will be able to offer a better |
| being AIDS. Some of these children's have been | | | | alternative to the people of Ghana. |