ICT Volunteer Program in Ghana | Humanitarian Aid Foundation

Information Technology (ICT) Volunteer Project

Many children in rural villages across Ghana lack access to basic computer skills and the benefits of our world of growing technology.

As a volunteer on our ICT program, you will help communities capitalize on technologies by teaching computer and multimedia skills and contribute ideas that help promote socio-economic development. In the local schools, you will teach basic computer skills, data processing, introduction to windows, Ms. Word, Excel (spread sheet), Ms and Ms and Power Point.

You will help bring the Internet into classrooms within the local schools and provide forums for communities to share ideas about development activities. Volunteers will also spend some of their time making sure that the local teachers with limited resources know how to use computers. Your valuable contribution on the project will help improve computer literacy education and internet access for mostly children and women in rural villages in Ghana.

In this 21st century, computer literacy is a skill which is valued almost as highly as standard literacy! It is therefore a huge advantage to learn the basics of computer use, and this is something which volunteers can help with. By sharing their knowledge of IT with students and teachers alike, volunteers increase the future prospects of each individual they help.

Just like children around the world, Ghanaian pupil are fascinated by computers and eager to learn how to use them. Teaching such a useful skill is invaluable, both to individuals and their communities. From developing a better understanding of computers, job opportunities which would not previously have been available, present themselves.

Relevant Details

Project Duration	From 1 week to 12 weeks, extra weeks available
Program Dates	Project available year-round
Work Schedule	Monday to Thursday 7 hours per day, 35 hours in a week
Deposit	Deposit of $150 required to secure placement
Project Location	Greater Accra & Eastern Ghana
Groups & Family	Yes, 4 to 1 or more
Accommodation Type	Host family, single or shared rooms

Volunteer Requirements

Any college student, IT specialist or professional who uses computer to do their college work will have sufficient skills. Be knowledgeable in windows operation, Ms. Word, Ms. Excel (spread sheet), Ms. Access, Ms. Power Point. Volunteers must be 17years or older, flexible and adaptable. Have good communication in English language. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment and adjust to any challenges in working conditions

Program Fee’s & Duration - Volunteer Projects

1 Week	2 Weeks	3 Weeks	4 Weeks	5 Weeks	6 Weeks	7 Weeks	8 Weeks	Extra Week
$ 250.00	$ 350.00	$ 550.00	$ 750.00	$ 850.00	$ 950.00	$ 1100.00	$ 1200.00	$ 200.00

What is included in program fee?
Airport pick-up, Pre-Departure Information, Accommodation (home-stay), two (2) meals daily, Orientation, 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff, Certification of completion and Project donation.

What is not included? 
Visa costs, Airfare, Travel and Medical Insurance, Vaccinations, Airport drop-off after project completion (Can be arranged at an extra cost), Transportation to and from project site and Personal spending money.