Community Development and Eco-Tourism Volunteer Placements in Ghana, West Africa
InterExchange
 

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Program Terms • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults Subject Areas • African Studies • Development Studies • Economics • Education • English • English as a Second Language • Environmental Management • Forestry • Health Services Administration • Nutrition • Public Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work		Quick Look • Location: Accra - Ghana • Language of Instruction: English Overview The volunteer program allows participants to gain some work experience by volunteering their time to community projects, education, health centers, Aids testing, small-scale industries, public institutions or non-governmental organizations in Ghana. Community Development Projects * Assist the Center Managers in carrying out day-to-day administration at the center * Teaching * Administration work * Facilitate/ Solicit Donor Support for Venture Capital Fund. * Common Need Research. * Educational Activities Orphanages There are many orphanages in Ghana. Volunteers and interns have contributed to the growth and quality services given by most orphanages in the country. Some activities they undertake are: * Helping to maintain children in the orphanage by giving them the necessary care and attention as their mothers would have given them. This can be done by feeding, bathing, and ensuring general cleanliness of the children * To supervise day to day activities of the inmates of the orphanage i.e., sweeping, bathing, washing dining in the morning afternoon and evening, fetching of water * Assist in maintaining the girls and boys dormitories clean, plan extra curriculum activities, physical education, music and culture, indoor and outdoor games, morning and evening studies, organize beach and farm trips, excursions etc. * Organize children for extra curriculum activities example sports and games etc. * Organize the children for extra-classes after school * Organize them for cultural activities such as singing, dancing, drumming etc. * Help prepare teaching and learning materials for the pre-school. * Teaching the children any subject that you will be interested in at the school * Teaching and hands on work, art, music, plays for 4 years up * Any other activities related to children Ecotourism Projects * Helping Nursery Establishment * Organizing simple agronomic practices * Tree planting * Research * Establishment of seed banks for later distribution to other farmers. * Community work * Conservation projects * Education on conservation Eligibility Applicants must be: * U.S., Canadian, Australian, or European Union citizens at least 18 years of age (Work & Travel Australia and Au Pair programs are only open to U.S. citizens) * Native English speakers * Able to provide references, proof of language proficiency, and other supporting documents if required * In good health and covered by accident and sickness insurance (available if needed) * Prepared to pay for transportation to and from the host country, visa processing fees, and all personal expenses while abroad Housing/Accommodation • Homestay / Host Family Program Costs Program Fee: $1595.00 for 3 months, each additional month is $150 per month. Costs Include:  * Placement and host family housing * Meals with host family, 2 meals on weekdays and 3 meals on weekends/holidays * Pre-departure and in-country assistance from InterExchange and our partner organization in Ghana * Airport pick-up, transportation to project site and 5 day orientation * Access to discounted international accident and sickness insurance * 24-hour emergency assistance Financial Aid Yes. InterExchange Foundation Grant awards are intended to defray the costs of transportation, participation fees, travel insurance, housing, and meals related to a work, internship, or volunteer abroad program. Recipients must submit a written report to InterExchange upon completion of their program, describing how the grant allowed them to gain international understanding through working abroad. Dates This program runs year round, beginning on any Monday, and can last 3-8 months. Deadlines Full applications should be received at least two months prior to desired start date. Contact InterExchange 161 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10013 USA Tel: 212-924-0446 Fax: 212-924-0575 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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