Volunteer in Ghana

Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer in Africa for the Experience of a Lifetime! Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people ’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever. Program operates in the Volta Region, Ghana.
	Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 3-12 weeks. Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fee for a two-week program is £1,408 with each additional week of stay only £162. Program fee includes: personalized Volunteer Placement, language instruction, cultural education, food, lodging, transportation to and from all Cross-Cultural Solutions’ placements and programs, pre-departure guidance from headquarters staff, 24-hour access to in-country staff, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and more. Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494. Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org
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Childaid Voluntary Work
Volunteer Work in Ghana
We are an international organisation for volunteer work. Childaid is nonprofit and is located in Holland, the UK and in Ghana. Therefore we can provide you a better service and will charge you less than other (commercial travel) organisations. We from Childaid believe that voluntary work should not be used to make profit.

Contact: info@voluntarychildaid.org, www.voluntarychildaid.org

Cosmic Volunteers
Volunteer in Ghana
Our programs in Ghana include teaching English, orphanages, healthcare, HIV/AIDS, and community development. Volunteer locations include Accra, Volta Region, and Cape Coast. This is a unique opportunity to learn about and contribute to communities in West Africa in a meaningful way.

Contact: Cosmic Volunteers, P.O. Box 11738, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19101, U.S.A.; Tel: 1-610-279-2052; Fax: 1-419-831-4792; info@cosmicvolunteers.org; www.cosmicvolunteers.org.

ELGHANA
Volunteer in Ghana
We monitor, select, support, manage, organise and assist 8 assorted programs for volunteers all year round throughout Ghana with 213 community based organizations, institutions, councils and groups. Choose from Community work, HIV/AIDS, Teaching, Orphanage, Healthcare, Physically and/or mentally disabled, African traditional medicine and King's project (a combination of culture, traditional administration and one of those mentioned earlier).

Contact: elghana@elghana.com, www.elghana.com

ELI-Experiential Learning International
Volunteer in Ghana
ELI partners with organizations throughout Ghana to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving participants a unique cultural learning experience. Volunteers can work with at-risk youth, teach, help with community development projects, assist with ongoing income generation projects, assist with women’s empowerment projects, help with conservation projects, work in a charity clinic, or assist in an orphanage.

Contact: info@eliabroad.org, www.eliabroad.org

Gimat Volunteer Network
Soccer Academy Volunteer in Ghana
Volunteers will organize coaching sessions, games and matches for young players in the community, supervise and run training sessions, organize tournaments, providing sport experience and advice. Also Cultural Center Volunteer in Ghana and Volunteer Elementary and Secondary School Teaching in Ghana programs.

Contact: coordinator@volunteergimat.org, www.volunteergimat.org

Global Vision International
Volunteer with Turtles in Ghana
The Ghana Wildlife Society is worried that “given the current rate of killing the turtles, they will soon be extinct.” Volunteers will play an extremely important role in the protection of turtles and in the long term conservation Ghana’s wildlife. The volunteers’ responsibilities are diverse, but include beach patrols, collecting eggs and releasing hatchlings, research, and educating locals on protecting their wildlife from extinction. Placements start on the first Saturday of each month.

Contact: info@gviusa.com, www.gviusa.com

Global Volunteer Network in Africa
Volunteer in Ghana (Environmental)
Promote sustainable agro-forestry and environmental conservation in a nursery and tree planting project in eastern Ghana.
Volunteer in Ghana (Teaching)
Teach English in pre-schools and primary and secondary schools throughout Ghana, and participate in the development of Ghana's young people.
Volunteer in Ghana (Refugee)
Impact the lives of refugees who fled the war in Liberia and are now residing in Budumburam Refugee Camp outside of Accra, Ghana

Contact: info@volunteer.org.nz, www.volunteer.org.nz/programs

Global Volunteers
Volunteer in Africa in Ghana and Tanzania! Work on village development projects including teaching, building classrooms and dormitories, and supplying books and other school materials.

Contact: www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/tanzania/volunteer_in_tanzania.htm, www.globalvolunteers.org/1main/ghana/volunteer_in_ghana.htm

i-to-i Volunteer Travel
Community Development in Ghana
The growth in the number of street children and orphans in Ghana’s capital Accra is a real concern. Centers and schools set up to help teach these children English and vocational skills are in need of your care and assistance. You may help with lessons or after school activities such as art and drama which will help these kids to a brighter future.
Teach English in Ghana
Teaching placements are based in Accra, in private schools for children from three to 15-years-old. You might also wish to teach other subjects such as French, I.T. and Science, or take part in after-school sports, drama, art or music.

Contact: Director of i-to-i North America, 190 East 9th Ave, Ste 350, Denver, CO 80203. Tel. (303) 991-5402; www.i-to-i.com.

Ikando's International Volunteer and Intern Opportunities in Ghana
Ikando offers unique and quirky volunteer opportunities in Ghana. Our high level presence in Ghana has enabled us to partner with both high profile NGOs and grassroots organisations. We cover all types of placements, from building schools to running a contemporary art foundation, you can do it with Ikando. Projects include: Volunteer for Sight Savers International; Volunteer at the Children's Performing Arts School; Volunteer for Cape Coast School for the Deaf; Volunteer at the UNHCR's Refugee Settlement; Work at the The Foundation for Contemporary Art. See website for details.

Contact: info@ikando.org, www.ikando.org

InterExchange Working Abroad
Volunteer Placements in Ghana, West Africa
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. Featured projects include community development, ecotourism, and orphanage work.
Teach English in Ghana, West Africa
There will be an orientation during the first week so volunteers may choose a class most suitable for them. Once a class is chosen, volunteers will observe Ghanaian teachers for one week before they begin teaching themselves. Mathematics and English Language are the two most popular subjects. Volunteers may be placed in pre-schools, primary schools, or as library assistants.

Contact: workabroad@interexchange.org, www.workingabroad.org

Projects Abroad
Business Experience in Ghana
On placement you'll get involved with the day-to-day activities in the office. There is a lot of auditing work, which brings you into contact with many different clients from small start up businesses in Accra to large public corporations. You can also work with the business support team that helps small businesses with practical business advice.
Volunteer Sports Coaching in Ghana
We have several sports options to choose from in Ghana. When you apply, please firstly let us know if you are interested in a soccer or rugby placement.
Volunteer IT Projects in Ghana
The IT project in the Akuapem Hills is a fundamental way in which Projects Abroad volunteers can help the local community. All you need is basic computer skills and the willingness to share the knowledge with teachers as well as students.
Veterinary Medicine in Ghana
In Ghana , Projects Abroad works in city clinics. In the mornings this involves dealing with pets. There are plenty of pets such as dogs and cats, but many of the patients are small back-garden livestock such as goats and chickens.
Law and Human Rights Projects in Ghana
Life in Accra, the capital of Ghana, might be far removed from working in London but, as a former British colony, the Ghanaian legal system is based on English Common Law. This means that if you are in training, or already practicing law in countries such as the UK, US, Canada or Australia, the experience could be not only interesting but invaluable.

Contact: info@projects-abroad.org, www.projects-abroad.org.

Save the Earth Network
Meaningful Volunteer Work and Homestays in Ghana
Save the Earth Network is a Ghana based NGO dedicated to promoting sustainable development, agro-forestry, environmental conservation, international solidarity and cultural immersion through voluntary work, eco-tourism and cultural tourism in Ghana.

Contact: eben_sten@hotmail.com, www.worldvoices.no/nyhet/sen.asp

Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Ghana. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.

Contact: Service Civil International (SCI), 5505 Walnut Level Rd, Crozet, VA, 22932; Tel. 1-206-350-6585.
Email: sciivs.placement@gmail.com
Visit www.sci-ivs.org for an application.

Tema Theatre Company Ltd.
Volunteer Teaching Drama in Ghana
An incredible opportunity to teach drama for four weeks in West Africa. Volunteers have a small class of children for four weeks, and it is hoped that in their final week they will be able to perform a small show of work in front of the local community. There is even the opportunity for the volunteers to perform themselves.

Contact: Clare@tematema.com, www.tematema.com

VOLU (Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana)
Three to 4-week workcamps to build schools and community centers, plant trees, and run AIDS awareness campaigns in rural Ghana. Fee of $200 for one camp, $300 for two.

Contact: P.O. Box 1540, Accra, Ghana; 011-233-21-663486; fax. 011-233-21-665960; voluntaryworkcamp@yahoo.com, www.voluntaryworkcamps.org.

Volunteer in Africa
Volunteer Work and Internships in Ghana
The organization offers volunteer work and internships at orphanages, street children programs, HIV/AIDS education, schools, health care institutions, conservation, Churches and Christian Religion, computer training projects, Media and Journalism, Law, Sports, marketing and many others. Projects goes on year round for short and medium term basis. Participants stay with host families.

Contact: ghanaprograms@yahoo.com, www.volunteeringinafrica.org/ghana.htm

Volunteer Visions
Affordable Volunteer Programs in Ghana Starting at $550 for 2 Weeks
Volunteer Visions was founded with a simple idea in mind; that volunteering should be affordable and available to everyone. We offer affordable programs in community development, environmental conservation, building homes and teaching English. Packages start at $550 and includes food, accommodation, arrival pick-up, pre-departure information, orientation and 24/7 emergency support. Whatever your motive for volunteering may be, we can help you find a placement that suits your needs.

Contact: 330-871-4511 (USA); info@volunteervisions.org; www.volunteervisions.org.

WWOOF/FIOH Ghana
Places volunteers on traditional farms, as assistants in schools, in bicycle workshops and on workcamps in Ghana.

Contact: c/o Ebenezer Nortey-Mensah, P.O. Box TF 154, Trade Fair Site, Accra, Ghana; Tel./fax 011-233-21-716091; kingzeeh@yahoo.co.uk.