from 789€
Brilliant 4.7
(201)
Community Construction Support
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
Brilliant 4.7
·
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Brilliant 4.7 ·
·
Verified by Volunteer World
·
1 - 20 weeks
·
Age 18 - 50+
·
Excellent response rate
Highlights
- Assist local workers with construction and renovation efforts projects
- Develop your teamwork and skills through hands on activity
- Depending on skill level, you can get hands on in cutting materials and building walls/roofs, etc, as well as painting and brightening up the buildings
- Work on projects, such as pitch flattening, local schools, community centres and sanitation facilites
- Work alongside local skilled workers, who will guide you through the process
Especially good for
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
About the program
Help improve the infrastructure and increase the standard of living in small communities of Ghana. Assist local skilled workers with vital construction & repairs.
Help and assist locals on community construction projects, which are all selected by the community needs at the time. There are a variety of ongoing projects, that will keep changing once each is completed. Education and sanitation are of a high priority of the work needed, but there are also plenty ...
Typical day
Volunteering will be 4-6 hours each day.
Monday
- Breakfast
- Introduction
- Lunch
- Introduction
- Dinner
Tuesday to Friday
- Breakfast
- Working at one of the building projects
- Lunch
- Working at one of the building projects
- Dinner
This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions ...
Free-time activities
Cape Coast
Cape Coast in Ghana has a colonial history, being the site at which many slaves were shipped over to the America’s. Michelle Obama is believed to have roots traced back here and herself and Barak Obama unveiled a plaque in their visit in 2009. Cape Cost is a fishing town, with a fort to ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.
Availability
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Program fees
1 week (min. stay)
789€
2 weeks
906€
3 weeks
1,135€
4 weeks
1,388€
8 weeks
2,465€
12 weeks
3,342€
20 weeks (max. stay)
5,696€
Average fees
536€/week
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Brilliant 4.7
(201 reviews)
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Excellent response rate
Coordinated by
Lauren
Spoken languages: English
About the project
IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities
201 reviews · 4.7
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