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Empower Students with vital IT skills

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6 - 16 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World

Highlights

  • Empower young students in Africa with digital & soft skills
  • Gain insights in social entrepreneurship in Africa by visiting our local tech start-ups
  • Enjoy living in a typical Ghanian community - close to the Beach

Highlights

  • Empower young students in Africa with digital & soft skills
  • Gain insights in social entrepreneurship in Africa by visiting our local tech start-ups
  • Enjoy living in a typical Ghanian community - close to the Beach
  • Feel true appreciation of our students - they love our program
  • Build skills in fundraising and keep our project alive

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    50+

    About the program

    Grow Ghana seeks to empower and orient students with digital & soft skills that really matter for their future with the help of our local team and volunteers from abroad.

    We care about true impact. This is why we put a high effort in designing, preparing and conducting the school workshops. We are dedicated to empower our students to make a real change & impact for Ghana.

    • Key part of our program are workshops at schools with pupils aged 12-18 years (Junior & Senior ...

    About the program

    We care about true impact. This is why we put a high effort in designing, preparing and conducting the school workshops. We are dedicated to empower our students to make a real change & impact for Ghana.

    • Key part of our program are workshops at schools with pupils aged 12-18 years (Junior & Senior High School)
      • On 3-4 days per week, we run workshops at local schools
      • Our program is on top of the regular school curriculum and have a focus on digital & soft skills
      • We use experimental coding (Raspberry Pi) and tools like LEGO & Eit-ech to practically teach
        • Critical thinking
        • Team work
        • Leadership
        • Communication
      • The topics are prepared from us and are easy to learn & adapt for the volunteers - you do not have to be an IT expert to create impact!
      • However, we are always happy to include your ideas!
    The volunteers support our local team in creating, preparing and conducting these workshops and initiatives. Based on your experience and interests, you can focus on the topics that are most interesting for you and were you can create the biggest impact.

    For this role, we do not charge our volunteers any fees. To keep our project running, part of your work will be fundraising activities to contribute to our operating budget. We will support you with tools & approaches, but also need your dedication, ideas and support on this topic.

    Typical day

    Every day is different in Ghana, ...
    ... but a typical project day looks like this:

    • 8-9 am breakfast in our volunteer house (+jogging at the beach if you like?!)
    • 9-10 am morning briefing with the team
      • fundraising ideas & activities (social media, approaching new sponsors etc.)
    • 12-1 pm lunch break with ...

    Typical day

    Every day is different in Ghana, ...
    ... but a typical project day looks like this:

    • 8-9 am breakfast in our volunteer house (+jogging at the beach if you like?!)
    • 9-10 am morning briefing with the team
      • fundraising ideas & activities (social media, approaching new sponsors etc.)
    • 12-1 pm lunch break with local food (if you want)
    • 1-3 pm afternoon meetings with the team
      • preparation of next school session
    • 3-4 pm school session
      • 1-4 volunteers run the school workshops together with 1-2 local staff
      • the roles will be discussed upfront
    • 4-5 pm feedback meeting & discusion about the lesson

    Free-time activities

    Our little paradise Kokrobite is a hot spot for backpackers & volunteers, interested in the "untouched" pure Ghana - off the beaten track. You can swim & surf in the ocean, there are Yoga and drum lessons available, each weekend there are legendary Reggea nights and the vibrant capital Accra is just ...

    Free-time activities

    Our little paradise Kokrobite is a hot spot for backpackers & volunteers, interested in the "untouched" pure Ghana - off the beaten track. You can swim & surf in the ocean, there are Yoga and drum lessons available, each weekend there are legendary Reggea nights and the vibrant capital Accra is just an hour away. You can also explore the surrounding villages, mountains and pure beaches along the Gold Coast. Ghana is different and never boring - that's a promise.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (fluently)

    Education Requirements

    at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    - high motivation - interest to work with children 12-18 years - interest to understand Ghanian culture - adaptable to new situations - motiviated to contribute to our fundraising - willigness to activate own network for fundraising

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 09:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Grow Ghana

    The fee will be used for your accommodation and transportation.

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    One of our team members always picks you up from the airport and ensures that you arrive safely at your lodge. The airport is approx. 1 hour away from the project. Akwaaba to Ghana!

    Accommodation

    You will live in the yellow house which is the office at the same time.

    4 other volunteers live in the house too. Two of them are some of your co-workers and the other two work for one of our partner NGO´s.

    In the yellow house you can find everything you need to life ( Bathroom, fridge, cooking facilities etc. ).

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    You are always welcome - the start dates are fully flexible. We always pick you up from the airport!


    Please note that we do not charge any fees from you. However, you have to cover your costs for accomodation (approx. 100 EUR / week):

    • 4 Weeks = 800€
    • 6 Weeks = 1000€
    • 8 Weeks = 1200€
    • 3 Month = 1600€
    • Intressted in a longer stay? = You are welcome to send us an email with all ur questions!


    You will share the yellow house with four other volunteers. Two of your housemates are also your co-workers. The other two volunteers work for a partner NGO.

    You will find everything you need to live in our volunteer house (bathroom, fridge, cooking possibilities, etc.) and good company.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    6 weeks (min. stay) 1,000€
    12 weeks 1,600€
    16 weeks (max. stay) 2,000€
    Average fees 145€/week

    Program fees

    145€ per week 6 - 16 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    6 - 16 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Grow Ghana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Grow Ghana

    Excellent 4.8 rating (7 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 1

    Verified by Volunteer World

    Coordinated by

    Benjamin

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    Talents need structure, mentorship and jobs to grow. We work hand in hand with local schools, universities and companies to develop talents and bring them in jobs.

    Meet your organization

    Our story started 5 years ago – we went for a consulting project in Ghana and immediately fell in love with the country. We decided to leave our jobs to build a German-Ghanaian ecosystem, based on the principle of social entrepreneurship. We founded local start-ups in tech and graphic design to serve German clients with a delivery team from Ghana.

    As the companies grew, we realized that training on the job is just a start, but it needs more for a real change. Consequently, the Grow Ghana initiative is targeting young talents at universities and local schools. The program is supported by our start-ups and the next step in our mission to develop talents in Africa.

    Our vision is to enable meaningful and sustainable job creation in Africa. And to empower people who are often overlooked: the hidden talents of Africa – e.g. young women in small villages with no access to higher education.

    In theory, there are a lot of job opportunities that could be created: International corporates are highly interested to outsource value creation to Africa. And promising local start-ups are rising and strive to create impact.

    In practice, they all need a pre-qualified workforce with the right mindset to realize those job potentials sustainably.

    Out of our experience as entrepreneurs in Africa, we derived a curriculum based on 5 key skill areas which we found critical for future employees to create value and impact. We target young students in schools who are eager to learn and searching for additional educational input to make a difference. We focus on a playful, gamefication-like approach to make the workshops with the student clearly different from the regular school setup.

    We act according to our 6 values:

    1. Grow Ghana is a non-profit initiative and strives to create tangible impact for the society
    2. The initiative aims to impact 2 sides equally:
      1. The pupils and students in the schools
        (job-relevant skills, access to job-market )
      2. Our team incl. our global volunteers
        (personal growth by intercultural exchange & coaching)
    3. We never replace local teachers – our program is an addition to the governmental curriculum
    4. We are not competing with other NGOs or programs, but strive for cooperation & synergies
    5. We are self-critical and want to improve constantly
    6. We always show full respect to our environment, yet challenging the status-quo

    7 reviews · rating4.8

    Tina Tilgner rating5

    2019 at Empower Students with vital IT skills

    Coaching , consulting and training in the field of Agile Mindset, Scrum, Communication, Teamwork and Leadership in schools, universities, Network Organisations and IT ...
    I lived in an idylic beach loadge in Kokrobite 1.5 hours outside of Accra and enjoyed getting in touch with the locals (also at the 'legendary' Reggae beach parties). The local NGO team did a great job of preparing me with intense training sessions for my work at local schools. The team is highly ...
    I helped give soft skills trainings to middle school students. Was taken care of really well by Gifty, got to stay in a real cool lodge close to the beach and even surfed in Krokrobite on my days off. Highly recommend going volunteering with them! ...
    Heiko Köbert rating5

    2019 at Empower Students with vital IT skills

    Teach ComputerPendingskills at Junior High School in Ghana The NGO Grow Ghana offers add on lessons in schools to improve soft- and computerskills to pupils in the age of 10 - 14. I introduces new computersystems (raspberry pi) and the pupils love it. It was a very nice expierience to work with ...
    I wanted to try out something different and decided to travel to Africa and also do some volunteer work there. I also wanted to improve and practice English. I enjoy very much to work with the team, they are really motivated to bring important skills to the pupils. The place (Kokrobite, a small ...
    Bismark Osiakwa rating4.2

    2019 at Empower Students with vital IT skills

    I had a wonderful experience volunteering with Grow Ghana. I had the opportunity to bring on board my ideas and also exhibit my skills. Grow Ghana is a non-profit Initiative in Ghana, West Africa that targets young talents in the local schools and at Universities. The Program targets Identifying ...

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