Volunteering in Ghana

Volunteer in Ghana, where both education and willing hands are highly valued. If you would like to get stuck in with a rewarding project,  are resourceful and would like the freedom and flexibility to try out your own ideas this Ghana volunteer placement is for you. Volunteering in Ghana can offer you an exciting a variety of options. Teach nursery rhymes to infants at day care centres, repair work at orphanages and schools, outdoor sport and games, teaching in a variety of different schools from poor schools, Islamic schools to technical colleges.

Volunteer in Ghana for the classic African volunteer experience. On arrival, local volunteer coordinators are never far away and are on hand to assist and advise on how to get the most out of your experience as a Ghana volunteer.

Volunteering in Ghana couldn't be easier and everyone stays together at a volunteer house. This provides our  Ghana work volunteers with plenty of opportunities to make friends (most people travel alone). At the weekends there are plenty of opportunities to get away to the nearby waterfalls for a splash around, into the local town to shop, do a mini safari or take a weekend break on the Gold Coast.

This volunteer project is ideal if...

Want to experience Africa within a safe and informal environment. Would like to try something new and develop your skills and confidence. Want to try out your own ideas (sport/art and craft in addition to teaching)

Ghana at a glance

Ghana, a former British colony is one of the most peaceful in Africa. Its lush green plantations and dusty, sleepy roads will draw you in and make you feel you are at home. The people in Ghana warm and friendly despite forty percent living below the poverty line. There is great pride and energy which is clear to see in the classroom, during ceremonies and on the football pitch.

Not to be missed: Kakum National Park, Lake Volta (the largest manmade lake in the world), coastal forts and beaches, Elmina castle, Accra's bustling harbour area, elephants at Mole National Park, hippos at Weichau in northern Ghana, the stilt village of Nzuleo.

Visit the little visited neighbouring countries of Togo and Burkina Faso. Climate: 23-38 degrees Celsius. Religions: 63% Christian, 16% Muslim, 21% indigenous beliefs. Time difference from the UK: GMT +0 hrs (Ghana Standard Time is GMT)

To get involved with the building project volunteers will need to bring the following additional resources: Extra money for the raw building materials £100 - £200 will cover 1- 2 weeks worth of materials depending the stage of the build when you are there.