Support Girl Education in Ghana

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Volunteer to Teach Girl Children in Ghana which aims to empower young girls through Education
  • Witness the traditional Ghanaian way of life
  • Meet and interact with Ghanaian people who are regarded as one of the most friendly people

Highlights

  • Volunteer to Teach Girl Children in Ghana which aims to empower young girls through Education
  • Witness the traditional Ghanaian way of life
  • Meet and interact with Ghanaian people who are regarded as one of the most friendly people
  • Assist in fundraising activities for the smooth functioning and running of the school
  • Take part in weekend trips to Mole National Park or Kintampo Waterfalls


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    The Girls Education Program in Ghana is an effort to empower the young girls of the village communities and help them make a better life for themselves.

    The project

    As the name suggests, the Girls Education Program in Ghana is focused on providing help to young disadvantaged females living in urban village around Tamale. Volunteers work in a school whose main motto is to educate the girl child in the area.

    These are girls from poor families living in ...

    About the program

    The project

    As the name suggests, the Girls Education Program in Ghana is focused on providing help to young disadvantaged females living in urban village around Tamale. Volunteers work in a school whose main motto is to educate the girl child in the area.

    These are girls from poor families living in the rural areas around Tamale, who barely manage to make their ends meet; let alone funding the education for their children. Being uneducated themselves, most of the parents don't believe in sending their girl child to school and rather keep them at home to help in domestic work. However, with years of efforts and awareness spread across these areas and families, these girls are now been allowed to go to schools and get proper education in order to make good out of their lives. 

    Volunteer work

    Volunteers joining this program, will provide their support and contribute in imparting basic education to these girls at the local girl schools. Volunteers on this program will enjoy a rewarding experience by assisting the teachers to deliver lessons. During the mornings you’ll be working with smaller groups helping them with their reading, writing and numeracy skills. There may be occasions when you’ll be asked to teach one of the classes yourself but you’ll be fully supported if this happens.

    Both male and female volunteers are eligible to take part in this program. The project is very much recommended for volunteers who are looking to make a difference by working at the grass roots level along with the Ghanaian community. 

    Volunteering for girl education in Ghana requires volunteers to involve themselves in a number of activities, at the school, on a regular basis. This may include, but may not be limited to; 

    • Assisting the teachers to deliver lessons. 
    • Work with smaller groups helping them with their reading, writing and numeracy skills. 
    • Teach one of the classes yourself but you’ll be fully supported if this happens.
    • Design a proper study module for the children to follow.
    • Involve students in out–of–the–class activities to teach them the importance of physical activity

    Volunteers working in this program need not be qualified or trained teachers. The project is suitable for individuals who want to volunteer teaching on their gap year, holiday , summer placement or career break. 

    The school

    Please remember that these are schools setup in village areas and are not very big in area or number of students. One must not expect a high level of facilities available in the school and must make the best utilization of whatever facilities and materials available. There are 4-5 classrooms with each having a strength of 15-20 girls. in a school whose main motto is to educate the girl child in the area.



    Typical day

    The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

    Saturday: Arrival at Accra 

    Sunday: Transfer to Tamale + showing around the accommodation neighborhood 

    Monday: Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids + places to eat, etc.). Orientation session will be conducted ...

    Typical day

    The schedule for the volunteers remains as follows;

    Saturday: Arrival at Accra 

    Sunday: Transfer to Tamale + showing around the accommodation neighborhood 

    Monday: Orientation + introduction to the placement (commute + local staff + kids + places to eat, etc.). Orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behaviour, food, and  other suggestion over things to do in Ghana.

    Tuesday to Friday: Volunteer work 

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

    Working hours at the placement - 07:00 am to 01:00 pm

    Lunch - 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm (volunteers need to manage lunch on their own)

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

    Weekends : Free to explore the city and take short excursions trip to some of the best hotspots in and around Tamale, such as;

    • Mole National Park 
    • Monkey Sanctuary 
    • Kintampo Falls
    • Learn about their elaborate festivals, the local cuisine comprising of Banku and Fufu - Ghana's most famous dishes, their colorful dresses and the music and dances.

    The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onward 


    Free-time activities

    Volunteers typically work for 5-6 hours in a day, for 5 days a week. However, depending on the workload every day, working hours can vary.

    Evenings are free for the volunteers and volunteers usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or watch football games in Tamale stadium. ..

    Free-time activities

    Volunteers typically work for 5-6 hours in a day, for 5 days a week. However, depending on the workload every day, working hours can vary.

    Evenings are free for the volunteers and volunteers usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or watch football games in Tamale stadium. Weekends are free for the volunteers to explore the city. You can go for short weekend trips to Mole National Park, Monkey Sanctuary or Kintampo Falls. 

    We encourage our volunteers to travel. We have designed various weekend tours which can be booked separately. 

    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 (basic level)

    Education Requirements

    General at High School level

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV, Insurance and Passport

    Nationality Restrictions

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

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 07:00 - 13:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Volunteering Solutions

    The total fee includes;

    • 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
    • Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
    • Airport Pickup from Tamale Airport
    • Orientation 
    • Food - 2 meals a day
    • Accommodation 
    • Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost) 

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    You will be met by our representative at Tamale Airport in Tamale from where you are transferred to your project location. For those participants who require pickup and stay in Accra to be arranged it can be arranged at extra charges.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers will be staying with a standard Ghanaian Host family. Accommodation is either provided in an individual or shared room along with other volunteer. By staying with a family you will experience the local Ghanaian culture, language customs and traditions.

    The accommodation setup has all basic facilities; such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchen area, television room. Please remember that the area where you'd be volunteering and living (Tamale) is not a metropolitan and family homes can't afford luxurious bedding and home furniture.

    Food & Beverages

    Volunteers are provided with 2 meals (breakfast and dinner) at the host family house. Ghanaian cuisine consists primarily of starches, soups, beans, meat and fish. The Starches consist mainly of rice and doughy balls made from mashed cassava, plantain or yams. 

    Volunteers who have special food requirements or are allergic to a certain kind of food product can mention the same in their applications and it will be taken care of. 

    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

    Arrival dates are the following:

    2023

    • Oct - 07,21
    • Nov - 04,18
    • Dec - 02,16

    2024
    • Jan - 06,13,20,27
    • Feb - 03,10,17,24
    • March - 02,09,16,23,30
    • Apr - 06,13,20,27
    • May - 04,11,18,25
    • June - 01,08,15,22,29
    • July - 06,13,20,27
    • Aug - 03,10,17,24
    • Sept - 07,14,21,28
    • Oct - 05,12,19,26
    • Nov - 02,09,16,23
    • Dec - 07,14,21,28

    Since the program start date is also the arrival date in Ghana, volunteers need to be at the placement location on the same date as their program start date. For example, if you select 21st October as your program start date, you need to be in Tamale on the 21st of October.

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

    Program fees

    4 weeks (min. stay) 817€
    5 weeks 857€
    6 weeks 907€
    7 weeks 947€
    8 weeks 1,007€
    24 weeks (max. stay) 2,283€
    Average fees 150€/week

    Program fees

    150€ per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    4 - 24 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 Volunteering Solutions during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Volunteering Solutions

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (44 reviews)

    Agency - founded in 2007

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Good response rate

    Coordinated by

    Sahil

    About the project

    Providing placements to overseas travelers under several different volunteer projects in 25 different destinations across Asia, Africa, South America and Europe.

    Meet your organization

    Who we are?

    Volunteering Solutions was established in 2006 with the aim of changing the face of volunteer traveling, and in the last 10 years, we have had more than 15,000 volunteers who completed their journeys with life changing experiences. Nicknamed as VolSol, we provide the best volunteer and intern opportunities to interested candidates from different parts of the world, and we ensure that each of them gets the maximum out of the program they choose.

    As an organization, we have a cross-cultural set up in all our offices across the world. We have people from different countries, cultures and ethnicities working for us in order to make the process of volunteer traveling smoother and more flexible.

    We have dedicated coordinators at each volunteer destination, coming from different countries.We take care of the volunteer’s placement, traveling, accommodation, meals and security. 

    What we do?

    Currently, Volunteering Solutions operates in more than 25 countries, providing more than 100 volunteering and interning options ranging from Child Care, Teaching, Medical and Healthcare, Community Development, Marine Conservation and much more. Most of our volunteers are high school students, couples, corporate groups and individuals on their summer break or gap year.

    We are in collaboration with NGOs, schools, hospitals, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women groups and other social welfare organizations all across the globe. Each of these organizations have been working at the grassroot level for years, and successfully contributed towards the development of the concerned people. VolSol has ensured that the contribution of every volunteer is counted, and there’s sustainable growth.

    Our mission/vision

    Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive volunteer abroad experience to travelers from all walks of life, with a vision to promote ethical and sustainable travelling. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the unprivileged people in different parts of the world and to bridge the gap between the volunteers and the host communities to establish a 'Win-Win' situation for both.

    Who are we looking for?

    Travelers who are flexible in their approach, dedicated to provide their time and effort, and determined to make a difference in the society. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; be it a high school student or a retired professor. Any and everyone can join our projects, as long as they have the determination to be the part of volunteering brigade. The minimum age requirement to join our programs is 17 years, while, there's no maximum age limit. One need not have any particular degree or qualification to join our programs, and all we look for is the dedication and flexibility in the volunteer. 

    Please Note: For our medical programs, volunteers need to be pre-med/medical/or certified doctors.

    Why choose us?

    Not only our placements are the safest, but also are one of the most affordable all over the world. Our credibility reflects from not only as a registered member of WYSE Travel Confederation, but also from the 11k+ satisfied volunteers whom we have placed in the last over a decade of our operations. 

    For the internship programs, participants opting for Medical and Healthcare projects get to work with professionals and learn how to deal in emergency situations. Our internship programs are crafted and designed in a way that every participant gets to know about the medical scenario of the particular country. It is both an inward and outward journey - inward, as you’ll get to learn a lot through first hand experience, and outward, as the society will be benefitted by your contribution.

    44 reviews · rating4.5

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    Location

    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Tamale

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