Volunteering in Ghana
- Are you looking for:
- A unique lifetime experience that you will never forget?
- The opportunity to live in another part of the world experiencing a totally different culture?
- A chance to confirm your passion for the less privileged and the disabled?
- A way to make a difference whilst experiencing life in a developing country i.e. Ghana.
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Volunteering with Helping Hand Ghana gives you an ideal opportunity to have a rewarding and life changing experience. As a volunteer in Ghana, you will gain unparalleled access to a country that is rich with the traditions of West African Culture. |
SUPPORT
We make sure every arrangement is made to make your visit a memorable one. We organise airport pick ups, a comprehensive orientation course and 24 hour emergency contact numbers.
HHG has a good relationship with volunteers, so we take it as an obligation to visit them to know how they are faring in their projects and with their host families as well. Your safety and wellbeing is our concern and we endeavour to give you all the support you need. WHAT YOU CAN DO
As a volunteer, you will be placed in an area of your choice. These include:-
PROJECTS
ORPHANAGES
This involves washing, feeding, playing with and taking care of children between the ages of a day old and 5or 6 years old. Experience is useful but not essential.
PRE SCHOOL
This involves singing, playing and taking general care of children between the ages of 6 months – 5 years. One does not need much experience to work there, interest is more important.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
This involves teaching children between the age of 6-12 years. To work there one must be specific on what he/she wants to teach.
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
This involves teaching teenagers between the age of 13 – 15 years. Recommended for trained teachers or people mastered in a particular field of study.
HOSPITAL / CLINIC
Work ranges from taking of history to examining patients and delivering babies. Recommended for people with backgrounds in medicine, nursing and public health.
AIDS PROJECT
This involves targeting, organizing seminars and publishing material to educate people about AIDS. Recommended for people with a strong background in the English Language and good writing skills.
REHABILITATION CENTRE - This involves mainly vocational work. Recommended for people who can teach vocational skills.
CENTRE FOR THE VULNERABLE - This is for volunteers who are interested in HIV campaigns. There is an orphanage attached.
The duration of programs varies from 4 weeks to 1 year. The age range is between 17 - 80 years.
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