Summer Volunteer Program in Ghana

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Program Location: Accra, Ghana
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Start dates: Friday, June 5, June 26, July 17, August 7 2016
Program Fee: $ 980.00 - 14 Days, Extra Week: $ 350.00 - 7 Days
Working hours: 4-5 hours, 5 days (Monday to Friday)

Weekends: Travel/Sightseeing included in program fee
Groups & Family: Yes, 6 to 1
Meals Included: 2 Meals Daily
Minimum Age requirement: 17 years
Accommodation Type: Host family, single or shared room
Deposit: Deposit of $150 required to secure placement

Volunteer, Travel and Explore an amazing culture this Summer!

The HAF summer volunteer program in Ghana offers a genuine experience to make a difference, visit some of Ghana’s most famous travel sights and immerse yourself in the colorful and vibrant culture of West Africa. Whether you are teaching children in a local classroom, caring for infants in an orphanage or engage the youths in basic life skills training and sports, you will make a real impact within the community you serve. If you are looking for a life-changing, but a short term program to explore a friendly country filled with interesting historical sites, lots of culture, colorful festivals, exotic beaches and decent wildlife parks, our summer volunteer abroad program is perfect for you.

WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?

✓ Volunteer in an orphanage and daycare centers to help prepare children for a brighter future by playing games, serving meals and giving much needed individual attention and love.

✓ Work alongside local school teachers to improve teaching methodologies, classroom management, authentic assessments, parental involvement and gender equality in the classroom.

✓ Visit the Kakum National Park and Cape Coast Slave Trade Castle

✓ Visit the Wli Waterfalls and Monkey Sanctuary in the Volta Region of Ghana

✓ Learn African Cultural drumming and dance

As a volunteer on the project, you will work in an orphanage in Accra the capital city of Ghana, teaching, feeding, mentoring and caring for the children. Simply holding an infant, sharing your affection and providing individual attention can have a lasting impact on a child's development and wellbeing. Other volunteer tasks will include teaching English, Arts, Mathematics, Information Technology (ICT) and life skills. Volunteers can bring along teaching materials such as picture books, instruments, flash cards and art supplies. Volunteers can organize educational and recreational activities for the children (games, art, music, etc.)

Summer volunteer abroad program in Ghana. - http://www.haidfoundation.org/summer-volunteer-program-in-ghana.html

Ghana is a place where visitors are welcomed as friends. Explore Ghana’s most accessible animal haven, Kakum National Park. Scale the treetops on Ghana’s only canopy tour and keep your eyes peeled for monkeys and birds. You will explore the exotic beaches on the weekends, while engaging in a variety of cultural activities, learning rhythm composing and African cultural drumming.

Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers must be at least 17 years or older, able to communicate in English language, be in good health and have good interpersonal communication skills. Must have compassion, patience and desire to work with children and able to adjust to living and working conditions in a multi-cultural environment. Must also comply with program policies.

What is included in program fee?
Airport pick-up service, accommodation (home-stay), three (3) daily meals, 24hr In-country support, in country orientation, 24/7 emergency contact, certification of completion, cultural activities and weekend excursions.

What is not included?
Visa costs, airfare, vaccinations, travel & medical insurance, transportation to and from project site, Airport drop-off (Can be arranged at an extra cost) and personal spending money.