Teaching Hospital Assistant

location
2 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Make an impact where it is needed while expanding your skillset
  • Stay together with the other volunteers in a dedicated guest house, making bonds that will last a lifetime
  • Contribute to the sustainable development of Ghana by taking part in grassroots projects that fill gaps identified by the community

Highlights

  • Make an impact where it is needed while expanding your skillset
  • Stay together with the other volunteers in a dedicated guest house, making bonds that will last a lifetime
  • Contribute to the sustainable development of Ghana by taking part in grassroots projects that fill gaps identified by the community
  • Travel with us during free time, see all of the beauty that Ghana has to offer, take advantage of our travel planning knowledge
  • Live in a beautiful seaside town with so much history to take in


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Assist in different aspects of the hospital, working closely with doctors, nurses or administrative professionals.

    Volunteers will assist Doctors and Nurses in daily tasks, from assisting patients with their difficulties in organizing to providing patient support and nursing tasks. We work with the volunteers to determine which department and tasks suites them best for completion, whether that be nursing tasks, ...

    About the program

    Volunteers will assist Doctors and Nurses in daily tasks, from assisting patients with their difficulties in organizing to providing patient support and nursing tasks. We work with the volunteers to determine which department and tasks suites them best for completion, whether that be nursing tasks, administrative tasks or working as an assistant to the doctors. The hospital/clinic program allows those with a desire to educate the opportunity to ensure patients understanding of materials and to provide extra assistance that the Doctors and Nurses may be overburdened to give. Volunteers get the opportunity to expand or earn their intercultural skills through discussing different health related topics with Doctors, Nurses and patients. Programmed transportation will be provided to and from work each day.



    Typical day

    Volunteers will work hand in hand with the Doctors and Nurses each day according to the daily activities. The Volunteers will be at the Hospital/Clinic in the morning and work when it's their time to work and take a break when it's time to. During the end period of the hospital/Clinic, the Doctors ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers will work hand in hand with the Doctors and Nurses each day according to the daily activities. The Volunteers will be at the Hospital/Clinic in the morning and work when it's their time to work and take a break when it's time to. During the end period of the hospital/Clinic, the Doctors or Nurses will decide if the Volunteer should stay and help or go home. Volunteers will work typical hospital hours either morning shift or night shift beginning at 8 am and working until 2 pm or 4 pm and 6pm-12am or 3 am depending on the day or night progress.


    Free-time activities

    Cape Coast is one of the most culturally and historically significant places in Ghana. Visit sites such as the Cape Coast Slave Castle or one of the many forts in the area.


    History not your thing? Instead travel around the area and take in the beautiful scenery, learn to surf, play football with the ...

    Free-time activities

    Cape Coast is one of the most culturally and historically significant places in Ghana. Visit sites such as the Cape Coast Slave Castle or one of the many forts in the area.


    History not your thing? Instead travel around the area and take in the beautiful scenery, learn to surf, play football with the locals, hike, or just hang out on the beach. With so much to do filling your free time will not be hard! 



    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)

    Required Documents

    CV and motivation letter

    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

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Volunteer With Ghana

    The amount paid above covers the documents for applying for visa, project fees, accommodation, transportation and food. Part of fees will also go towards donations, paying for school fees and school supplies for children who can not afford it so that they can stay in school and paying for hospital bills for those who can not afford it.

    Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

    Volunteers will send us their flight details and we will be at the airport waiting for their arrival. We will pick up the individuals from the airport and take them to the hotel if the arrival is in the late evening. If volunteers arrive during the day they will be taken directly to the host family in Cape Coast, unless otherwise requested.

    Accommodation

    Volunteers stay in a fully furnished house with a host family, typically 3 or 4 to a room, but rooms can be adjusted for privacy if desired but will incure extra fees. The house is equipped fully, with electricity, internet, pipe water and a fully stocked kitchen. The house is a 10 minute drive from the center of town.

    Food & Beverages

    Food will be provided for breakfast and dinner, volunteers are responsible for their own lunch. The menu can be adjusted based upon dietary restriction. Local and continental food will be provided at all times.

    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

    Volunteers will be met at the airport in Accra and taken to the host family in Cape Coast. In Cape Coast, volunteers will have an orientation where your coordinator will help acclimate the volunteers to the Ghanaian culture,  tour the capital city and give a project introduction. The host house is equipped with all furnishing and amenities including consistent internet. The complete stay at our host house includes breakfast and dinner for the duration of the stay. Upon completion of the volunteer program, a certificate of completion will be awarded. Start and end dates are extremely flexible as we work with volunteers to find the best length for them while supporting the continuous nature of the program. We do not have specific start and end dates, we will work with you to find the best time!

    Availability
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    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 648€
    4 weeks 1,147€
    6 weeks 1,646€
    12 weeks 3,142€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 9,975€
    Average fees 261€/week

    Program fees

    261€ 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 Volunteer With Ghana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    Volunteer With Ghana

    Fantastic 4.5 rating (15 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2017

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Excellent response rate

    Coordinated by

    Albrin

    Spoken languages: German, English

    About the project

    Based in Cape Coast, we work within the local community filling in gaps they have. This includes in orphanages, schools, hospitals and social welfare offices.

    Meet your organization

    What we do?

    We take the needs of the community, led by community members, to create programs that fill the gaps needed in Orphanages, Hospitals, Schools, and Social Welfare offices in the Cape Coast region. We allow our volunteers to bring their knowledge and skills to begin to assist community leads in each project, from there, the volunteer's own skillset is expanded through cultural exchange. The injection of new knowledge and passion allows for the community leads and volunteers to work together to ensure a sustainable project that provides benefits a lot longer than a single volunteer stay.


    Where we work?


    We work in the Cape Coast Region of Ghana. Ghana, and especially Cape Coast is extremely safe and welcoming to foreigners. Ghanian culture is extremely welcoming to guests. We are also blessed to be based in one of the most picturesque regions of Ghana, directly on the Gulf of Guinea. Bursting with History, Cape Coast also home to the Cape Coast Castle and other historic monuments central to the story of Ghana.

    Some vaccines are required, we suggest a consultation with a travel doctor pre-departure.


    Our Vision


    Our Vision is to be guided and led by local needs and leaders in order to create a happier, superior Cape Coast Region, improving the community how those who live in the community see fit.


    Our Goals


    Our goals are constantly changing as we are inspired by those in our community and our volunteers spending time in our programs. The grass-roots nature of all of our programs makes the individual of the goals to the program. The overarching goal is clear, to lift those in our community desiring to make change up using the skills and abilities of our volunteers for sustainable change. The goal of our orphanage program is to make the daily lives of orphans in our community smoother so they can learn, play and develop. At the hospital, we have the goal of improving our local health care system through injecting knowledge and passion into existing gaps. In our schools, we have the goal of giving teachers a boost to improve their ability to educate our youth.


    Who are we looking for?

    We are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference and know that their difference is sustainable and what the community actually needs. Volunteers who are looking to develop their skills through a process of cultural exchange, while bringing their own specialized skill set to the table.


    Why Us? 


    We not only provide our volunteers with a stressfree experience by ensuring our volunteers have a safe place to stay at our lodging house, as well have the meals and transport that they need. We also provide the unique opportunity to live and travel culturally like a Ghanian with our experienced travel guides on staff to guide volunteers every step of the way. We also ensure that our programs are lead by those who benefit from them and will continue to drive positive results, the community.  


    15 reviews · rating4.5

    Laura Lohmüller rating2.4

    2023 at Teaching Hospital Assistant

    Interesting experience but would recommend checking out other organizations. I met many other volunteers and „volunteer with Ghana“ is offering less for a mid-Range price, especially concerning the accommodation. It’s a run down colonial building, next to the biggest road in cape coast and ...
    Mark Volkerijk rating4.8

    2022 at Teaching Hospital Assistant

    I am a medical doctor in the Netherlands and I tried to help my daughter to find a volunteer project or internship in Ghana. My daughter is now 17 years old and she wants to study medicin in the future. I did an internship in Ghana in 2001 myself and know the country and the people well. The ...
    Indy Volkerijk rating4.6

    2022 at Teaching Hospital Assistant

    It was a great experience, I learned a lot and I'm glad I did it. It was a big experience. I was overwelmed a lot and I learned a lot too. It was sometimes tough for me to adjust to the country, the culture and the people. But overtime I changed and I started to feel like I was in the right place. ..
    Diana Idibia rating5

    2021 at Teaching Hospital Assistant

    My internship in the hospital was very enriching. I have seen many different cases like births, small surgeries and other diseases. The time was amazing and the team in the hospital was great. During my free time Albrin showed me beautiful places at the coast. Whenever I needed help, Albrin was ...
    Nastasia Popowycz rating4.8

    2019 at Teaching Hospital Assistant

    It was very nice journey because of the safety and excellent people As a volunteer working under MACERUDET, I developed a passion and awareness for helping my fellow Africans, especially those with Difficult lives in Uganda where health and education have been severe problems related to the ...
    Prince Creppy rating5

    2024 at Orphanage Assistant

    Volunteering with Volunteer with Ghana in Cape Coast was an incredibly enriching and unforgettable experience. Here are some highlights from my time there: Cape Coast is a vibrant and historic city with a rich cultural heritage. The beautiful beaches and friendly locals make it an ideal place for ...

    Location

    Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Cape Coast

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