Volunteering in Ghana
Discover Helping Hand Ghana’s (HHG) incredible Ghana volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Ghana volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Medical and Construction. Volunteers are based in and around the Accra region, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 1,000 travelers, HHG is one of the best volunteer organization in Ghana.
Highlights:
- Six (6) meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees starting from €550 for 2 weeks
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house
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Projects based in rural villages and townships within the Greater Accra Region
Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana
Water and Sanitation
Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
Program runs all year round
Based in rural and central city of Ghana
Volunteers aged 18+
This involves provision of Safe drinking water to villages. Recommended for people with a geological or public health background or somebody who can write and publish material to educate people on sanitation.
Teaching Volunteering
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Program runs all year round
- Based in rural and central city of Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+
As a teaching volunteer in Ghana, you will be helping to provide lessons to children in one of our local partner schools. Though doing amazing work to nurture the talents, these schools are often underfunded and under-staffed. .
Childcare Project
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Program runs all year round
- Based in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+
This involves singing, playing and taking general care of children between the ages of 6 months – 5 years. You'll help improve the lives of kids in underprivileged communities through an impactful, sustainable way, as you’ll be part of ongoing early childhood development programs.
Aids Project
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Program runs all year round
- Based in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+
This involves targeting, organizing seminars and publishing material to educate people about AIDS and providing better healthcare. Recommended for people with a strong background in the English Language and good writing skills or trained professionals.
Wildlife and Conservation
- Duration: 4 - 52 weeks
- Program runs all year round
- Based in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18 - 80 years
This is for volunteers who have conservation, forestry or Agriculture background. Sometimes if a volunteer do not have the background but shows a lot of interest he/she could learn on the job.
Medical Care
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Program runs all year round
- Based in rural and central city of Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+
Work ranges from taking of history to examining patients and delivering babies. Recommended for people with backgrounds in medicine, nursing and public health.
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Ghana At a Glance
A peaceful and welcoming country – participants will be thrilled with both the modern and traditional life Ghana has to offer. Its coastal area consists of plains and lagoons near river estuaries. It also has thick rainforests. Her cities glow and vibrate with all the bustle of the modern world. Its capital city Accra, is one of the most exciting and distinctive regions. Ghanaians are the friendliest people in West Africa; they have the warmest smiles, proud yet humble with a contagious and calming sense of humor
- Currency Used : Ghanaian Cedis (GHS)
- Official Language : English
- Capital: Accra
- Attractions: Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Mole National Park, Kintampo Falls etc.
WHAT TO EXPECT
AIRPORT PICKUP, FLIGHTS AND VISAS
When you arrive at your respective airport, a member of Helping Hand Ghana staff will be there to meet you. You can find more detailed information on arrival airports, orientation, and visas on the link below.
Our Approach to Safety
Providing the best of staff support so you can travel with peace of mind
Safety and Staff Support
Our support services are the best. 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.
Wellbeing
HHG has a good relationship with volunteers, so we take it as an obligation to visit volunteers to know how they are faring in their projects and with their host family as well. Your safety and wellbeing is our concern and we guarantee you the best support we can offer.
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