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Rural Community Development

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2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 17 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Be part of Samba Community Development Work in Kumasi and work with the rural communities
  • Responsibilities inlcudes working in schools, contributing to renovation work, taking part in health awareness programs, water hygiene efforts amongst others
  • Volunteers will help improve infrastructure throughout communities, focusing on children’s homes, clinics, community centers, toilet facilities, and schools.

Highlights

  • Be part of Samba Community Development Work in Kumasi and work with the rural communities
  • Responsibilities inlcudes working in schools, contributing to renovation work, taking part in health awareness programs, water hygiene efforts amongst others
  • Volunteers will help improve infrastructure throughout communities, focusing on children’s homes, clinics, community centers, toilet facilities, and schools.
  • Volunteer tasks will include painting, brick laying, plastering, digging, block shaping, carpentry, steel bending, mortar mixing, and much more.
  • Work is carried out on weekdays and participants can visit tour attraction centers during weekends

    • Especially good for

    Age 17+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Samba Africa is calling all volunteers by joining hands to help the needy rural communities in Ghana.

    Working in community development is perhaps one of the most in-demand, challenging, and diverse volunteer opportunities available on a global scale today. What could be more rewarding than immersing oneself in a new culture and empowering communities by helping them achieve the awareness ...

    About the program

    Working in community development is perhaps one of the most in-demand, challenging, and diverse volunteer opportunities available on a global scale today. What could be more rewarding than immersing oneself in a new culture and empowering communities by helping them achieve the awareness necessary to have greater control over their environment?  Community development breaks down into many different categories, but is generally defined as social groups of people working together towards a common goal to build a stronger community.

    Community Development projects offer a variety of opportunities for international volunteers that are often unique to the location they are set in but the shared purpose is to improve the circumstances of local communities. The work is often quite mixed and requires initiative to get projects off the ground as well as interaction with different groups of people.

      Samba community development volunteer programs seek to empower individuals and groups of people by providing them with the skills they need to affect change in their own communities. Samba Ghana works with local communities around Ghana for upliftment of the society.

    Typical day

     volunteers have the option to work for several different projects. A day to day work for the volunteers under this program would include;

     On weekday mornings, volunteers work in the Girl's Education Project or in local schools in the village. 

    Volunteers assist the Ghanaian teachers by ...

    Typical day

     volunteers have the option to work for several different projects. A day to day work for the volunteers under this program would include;

     On weekday mornings, volunteers work in the Girl's Education Project or in local schools in the village. 

    Volunteers assist the Ghanaian teachers by working with small groups of students on their English and math skills. 

    Volunteers who are willing to do some physical work can assist in the construction project for the school building. 

    Volunteers work along with local villagers and can do the painting, bricks work, digging etc. .

    Volunteers working for the healthcare program aim to educate villagers about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of various diseases; especially for children. 

    Through the Water Project, volunteers assist with education programs in some selected villages, to inform villagers of issues surrounding their water supply, including diseases and treating water properly

    Free-time activities

    Weekends are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

    During weekends Volunteers/Interns have the opportunity to visit all that ...

    Free-time activities

    Weekends are free days for the volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

    During weekends Volunteers/Interns have the opportunity to visit all that Ghana has to offer. Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 17 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level)

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Other Skills

    No education background is required. volunteers must be strong and have the capacity to work in our weather.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 14:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

    • Airport pickup upon arrival
    • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
    • Transport to host family / project site on First day
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Accommodation
    • Utility Bills
    • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
    • Samba T-Shirt
    • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

    Accommodation

    The accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. Its advisable to come along with a mosquitoes net

    Food & Beverages

    Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.

    Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

    If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

    Internet Access

    Good 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

      Start dates: Flexible

      Monday to Fri - Volunteer work

      Breakfast - 06:00 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)

      Working hours at the placement - 07:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

      Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

      Dinner - 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm (provided at the accommodation)



    Availability
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    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 618€
    4 weeks 908€
    5 weeks 1,197€
    9 weeks 1,796€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 9,262€
    Average fees 246€/week

    Program fees

    246€ per week 2 - 50 weeks Age 17 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    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 Samba Africa Voluntary Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (8 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2001

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Daniel

    About the project

    SAVO is a volunteer driven non-profit NGO based in Ghana which aims to provide best opportunities for the needy people in under privileged community

    Meet your organization

    Founded in 2011, Samba Africa has been able to provide many solutions to health problems as well as the orphanage homes with the aim of helping people to help them.

    Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO) has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.

    We are committed to the world’s new health issues by playing an important role forging new alliances among people on the front lines of health and together seek new solutions.

    Our aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.

    SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer program across Ghana.

    8 reviews · rating4.5

    Augustin Renders rating4.8

    2023 at Rural Community Development

    Je suis parti deux semaines avec cette organisation et il s'agit d'une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais. Tout était parfait, la famille d'accueil est incroyable et le coordinateur est très présent pour chaque besoin. ..
    Eveline van Broek rating2.8

    2023 at A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice

    Ik heb in april 2 weken vrijwilligers werk gedaan in het Kumasi South Hospital, op de 1e hulp afdeling, Ik heb hier vooral geobserveerd. Het was heel interessant Maar ik heb niet het gevoel gehad dat ik iets heb bij kunnen dragen aan de zorg. Het gast gezin was geweldig, wat een hartelijke familie, ...
    Alfredo Caranna rating5

    2022 at Youth BasketBall Coach

    Certainly one of the most exciting experiences of our life. Daniel directed us well. The family that gave us accommodation always available for every request. We taught sports in the school where we found a wonderful environment. People who have little but have never allowed themselves to ask us ...
    Linnea rating4.6

    2017 at Teaching Assistant for Children

    After the S.A.V.O language and cultural orientation program, I did Teaching project for twelve months. I taught in a primary school. It was an amazing experience to learn and be part of another culture quite different to my own. The experience helped me to realize what I want to do with my life, ...
    My volunteer to Ghana was one of the best ever trip i have ever made in my life. People there are very friendly, great hospitality I can honestly say that this volunteering experience has been the best experience of my life. I went to Ghana with Samba Africa Voluntary Org and expecting so much ...
    I have just recently completed the two-week Language and Cultural program for Ghana. The first week we had 7 Twi language and history lessons with Tony, a qualified teacher in Ghana. The first two lessons composed of Ghanaian history, primarily regions and beliefs. The next 5 lessons were Twi ...

    Location

    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kumasi

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