from 850€

Perfect 4.6rating (23)

Farming and Education Supporter

location
2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Below average response rate

Highlights

  • Work alongside professionals on a Farm in Ghana
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of living in local surrounding
  • Support an NGO with Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Tasks
  • Make memories you will never forget on the weekends while traveling the beautiful country
  • Get a detailed insight into the work of a grassroots NGO

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

We are supporting schools in Ghana to build and grow vegetables on its own farm and provide nutrition education for the students.

The farming project is a project that was launched in cooperation with the organisation H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc. For the farming project, we support a primary school in Adenkrebi by providing a nutritious lunch to aid in food security and combat malnutrition. At the beginning of the project, the ...

About the program

The farming project is a project that was launched in cooperation with the organisation H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc. For the farming project, we support a primary school in Adenkrebi by providing a nutritious lunch to aid in food security and combat malnutrition. At the beginning of the project, the school is supported financially by us to provide a nutritious meal for the students.

We are in the process of developing our school garden to provide direct access to vegetables and fruits for school lunch  The farm also includes a poultry section. Furthermore, our goal is to generate income from the garden. The funding will be slowly withdrawn until the school becomes self-sufficient.

Our team and an extension officer from the community assists the school with the garden. The biology teacher, who also teaches agriculture as part of the curriculum, will assists our team and help to integrate the school garden into the lessons, so that the theoretical knowledge can be experienced in practice. The children have the opportunity to observe the garden as part of an extracurricular activity.  We are further currently developing a nutrition program in conjunction with the lunch initiative and school garden to provide education to students to reduce malnutrition among the youth.

Furthermore, AFAWI, H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc. will perform training on the topics of nutrition and health and provide assistance to students impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Community

Adenkrebi is a very small community, so we rely on the help of the community to carry out this project. A member of the community has provided the land on which the school garden will be built. Furthermore, the community provides us with an extension officer who manages the garden and carries out the work there. The caterer who prepares nutritious meals for the school is also a member of the community.

Students

The aim of this project is not only to provide the students with a nutritious meal but also to educate them about nutrition and health. The students can visit the school garden several times and to experience what they have learned in the agricultural lessons. The students are also given some responsibility because it is their garden, and they have to oversee it. The students are not expected to work on the farm, but to acquire various soft skills through monitoring, controlling, and researching.


Our organization welcomes volunteer interns from all around the world. As a grassroots organization, we foster a knowledge- sharing environment that promotes an experience to learn about international development, Ghanaian culture, and our specific projects that empower women and children to create a better future for our communities. The interns are an integral part of our organization and will work alongside our experienced staff, especially in the areas of NGO Management, project planning, implementation, and coordination.

 This includes the following tasks:

  • Support with the planning, implementation, and coordination processes of the projects. 
  • Support with the conceptual elaboration and management of the projects. 
  • Support with the preparation of needs analyses based on work documentation and on-site evaluation visits 
  • Support with the communication, cooperation, and establishment of new cooperations with local and international partner organizations 
  • Data collection and evaluation 
  • Background research 
  • Preparation of academic publications 
  • Fundraising Proposal writing 
  • Internal trainings 

The workload and tasks will differ according to the professional and academic background of each individual as well as the performance on site. Kindly further note that our projects run in phases, this means the individual work of each volunteer might vary according to the time and duration of the internship. 


Typical day

A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on ...

Typical day

A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on planning the next project phase, or help in other daily tasks, such as report writing, data evaluation and all other aspects of working tasks of an NGO. 

On other days, the volunteers will go out in the rural areas for the field work, accompanied by our staff. In this project this means helping with the farm work or visit the farm and the school for monitoring and evaluation purposes as well as hosting of workshops. 

The daily working routine is thereby very diverse as we are always trying to give our volunteers an overall insight into the work of a NGO. 

We normally have a lunch break together on working days if possible and the day officially ends for our volunteers at 4pm. After that, the volunteers have time to explore the city on their own or take part in our activities  (such as language and cooking classes, games night etc.). 


Free-time activities

During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and of course the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of ...

Free-time activities

During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and of course the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of swimming, surfing etc. in your free time.

Our team will assist you with the planning of your weekend travel options and accompany you if you are interested in. From waterfalls over hiking in the mountains,  beautiful lakes, long coastline and national parks of Ghana - there is a lot to see.

Furthermore we offer other free time activities in our house, including local language and cooking classes, games and karaoke nights. 


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 (intermediate level)

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

We are looking for dedicated individuals that are supporting our cause and are able to work under supervision and independently in an office setting as well as in the field.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 09:00 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by AFAWI

AFAWI is not charging for the volunteer program itself. However, if you chose to stay in our accommodation facilities (which is recommended but not mandatory), the total cost are including: 


  • Air port pick up and drop off
  • Accommodation with AC and night security officer (incl. Electricity and water)
  • Lunch and Water (during workdays)
  • WIFI during working hours
  • Transportation to Project site
  • AFAWI Tshirt
  • Accra City Tour
  • Twi language Course
  • Cultural Dancing and Drumming Class
  • Volunteer Intern Orientation Material
  • 24/7 support in Ghana by AFAWI staff members
  • Internal Trainings 
  • Travel assistance (organized Travel Tours are not included)
  • Registration Fee (one time 100 EUR)
  • Project Contribution for selected Project  (one time 100 EUR)

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

One of our staff members is picking you up with the car at the airport in Accra when you arrive and will also drop you off on your departure day .You will recognize us on the airport with our T-shirt with an AFAWI Logo as well as a sign with your name.  The drive to our house is around 40 minutes. 

Accommodation

Normally the volunteers stay in our accommodation facility in a shared room with one other person. However the amount of people in one room might be more (or less), depending on the season of the year and the number of volunteers we are receiving. 

The bathroom and kitchen is shared. Cooking equipment is provided in the kitchen area. 

There is an outside and inside eating area. 

The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

Food & Beverages

The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the provision of water and cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

Lunches during working days are included in the programme fee.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

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

We are accepting volunteer throughout the year. 

One of our staff members is picking you up with the car at the airport in Accra when you arrive and will also drop you off on your departure day .You will recognize us on the airport with our T-shirt with an AFAWI Logo as well as a sign with your name.  The drive to our house is around 40 minutes. 

The work starts one day after your arrival in our accommodation in Accra, Ghana. 
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 850€
8 weeks 2,050€
50 weeks (max. stay) 10,450€
Average fees 317€/week

Program fees

317€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 50 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 AFAWI during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

AFAWI

Perfect 4.6 rating (23 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2006

Verified by Volunteer World

  Below average response rate

Coordinated by

Marlene

Spoken languages: English, German

About the project

AFAWI is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, that has been striving to narrow the gender gap and empower women and children in Ghana for over ten years.

Meet your organization

Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, striving to narrow gender gaps and create opportunity and prosperity to empower women and children in Ghana for over 10 years. We strongly believe in sustainable development and strive for our projects to become self-reliant.

AFAWI therefore takes a holistic approach to sustainable development through consulting and collaborating with communities to meet their needs and goals, to ensure projects will bring the most opportunity and success, to empower the communities as a whole.

 

We believe in sharing ideas and collaborating with people to bring about real positive change. Together we can change our world! 


MISSION

​To create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially women and children.

VISION

​AFAWI seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.


23 reviews · rating4.6

Carina Meineche Kristiansen rating5

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

I had the privilege of volunteering with AFAWI in Ghana in Nov/Dec 2023. My experience was enriching on both personal and professional levels as it provided great insight into the work of a local NGO. Working closely with a local Ghanaian NGO and the women in the community allowed me to gain ...
Karina Gonzalez rating5

2023 at Girls Empowerment

As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women in Ghana, I can confidently say that my experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms by the staff The best part of my volunteering experience was the opportunity to work with the local community and ...
Luisa Bell rating5

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

I volunteered with AFAWI in Ghana for 2 weeks because I wanted to support a local NGO. During my stay at AFAWI, I had the opportunity to get to know different areas of the NGO, i.e. I helped with the field work in all ongoing projects and also got a detailed impression of the NGO management. All the ...
Artur Arndt rating5

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

Working at AFAWI as a volunteer was such a pleasure. I was given responsibility from day one and was being involved in different projects. The balance between fieldwork and office was just right. The field works really gave me new insight on what people go through. And in the office, I really ...
Rowan Mobeck rating5

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

Myself and my mother spent 3 weeks this November volunteering with AFAWI. We had an absolutely incredible time in Ghana and working with the AFAWI, creating so many amazing memories. One thing in particular that we enjoyed was working on Financial Literacy with a group of market ladies in Abokobi ...
Karina Gonzalez rating5

2023 at Girls Empowerment

As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women (AFAWI) in Ghana, I can say without a doubt that it was an amazing experience.The sense of community and camaraderie among the volunteers and staff at AFAWI was truly inspiring, and I felt privileged to be a part of it. Of course, volunteering in a ...

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