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Community Development Internship

location
4 - 12 settimane  ·  Età 18 - 50+
rating  Eccellente 4.8  · 
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Progetto di altissima qualità. Questo progetto offre la massima qualità che stabilisce standard - molto al di sopra della media.

Punti Salienti

  • Become part of a team working on developing sustainable empowerment initiatives
  • Gain practical experience needed for a career in social impact
  • Opportunity to complete online courses endorsed by the University of Richmond in the United States

Punti Salienti

  • Become part of a team working on developing sustainable empowerment initiatives
  • Gain practical experience needed for a career in social impact
  • Opportunity to complete online courses endorsed by the University of Richmond in the United States
  • Gain access to a job portal upon successful completion of this internship
  • Experience the Ghanaian culture and see some historical sights

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    Età 18+
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    Coppie
    Famiglie
    Gruppi
    50+

    Sul programma

    Gain skills needed for a career in social impact when you join this community development internship in Ghana.

    Travel to Ghana to the culturally rich village of Kokrabite and work on critical community development initiatives. 
    Contribute directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #4 Quality Education, #6 Clean Water and Sanitation, #8 Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequality and #12 Reduced ...

    Sul programma

    Travel to Ghana to the culturally rich village of Kokrabite and work on critical community development initiatives. 
    Contribute directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #4 Quality Education, #6 Clean Water and Sanitation, #8 Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequality and #12 Reduced Consumption and Production.

    As an intern you could expect to be involved in the following activities:
    • classroom support
    • developing new extra curricular activities for local schools 
    • hosting vocational training workshops focusing on healthcare, gender equality, professional skills development, international development
    • Arts and craft sessions with nursery and junior school students 
    The focus of your project will depend on the needs of the local community as well as our project partners at the time of travel. 

    You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to the development of the community in Thailand.

    Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.

    This internship includes three online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States:

    • Community Development
    • Leadership Training
    • Career Development

    After successful completion of this internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal.

    Get in touch for more information!

    Giornata tipica

    Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

    Estimated Schedule:
    8-10am: Work in the community 
    12pm: Lunch
    1pm - 4pm: Workshops
    6pm: Dinner
    9pm: Bed Time

    As an intern, you will have weekly sessions with you mentor 

    Giornata tipica

    Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

    Estimated Schedule:
    8-10am: Work in the community 
    12pm: Lunch
    1pm - 4pm: Workshops
    6pm: Dinner
    9pm: Bed Time

    As an intern, you will have weekly sessions with you mentor 

    Attività del tempo libero

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


    These side trips are ...

    Attività del tempo libero

    By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


    These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:

    • Kakum National Park 

    • Elmina

    • Cape Coast Festival 

    • National Museum and centre for cultural research 

    • Bojo Beach 

    • Makola Market 

    • Fort San Antonio

    • Mole National Park 

    • Whitewashed Castle


    The possibilities are endless!

    We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

    These activities may include: 

    • Participate in a cultural food exchange
    • Join an evening of West African dance and drumming 
    • Learn to make Ghanaian fruit smoothies'
    • Trek up Kokrobite Mountain
    • Learn to surf on Kokrobite Beach
    • Enjoy a Ghanaian fish BBQ on the beach
    • Learn the history of the transatlantic slave trade
    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Coast

    Requisiti

    Requisiti

    Età minima: 18 anni

    Per partecipare al programma è necessario avere almeno 18 anni alla data di inizio del programma. Potrebbero esserci delle esenzioni se si è in grado di fornire il permesso del proprio tutore legale o se si è accompagnati dai propri genitori.

    Competenze linguistiche

    È necessario parlare di Inglese (livello base)

    Controllo dei precedenti penali

    necessario

    Documenti necessari

    Medical form and Passport copy

    Restrizioni sulla nazionalità

    Nessuna restrizione. Gli aiuti da tutto il mondo sono benvenuti.

    Altre competenze

    No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date.

    Impegno di tempo

    Il vostro aiuto sarà richiesto lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi inclusi

    Servizi per GVI

    WHAT'S INCLUDED

    • 24-hour emergency phone
    • 24-hour in-country support
    • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
    • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
    • All necessary project equipment and materials
    • All necessary project training by experienced staff
    • Location orientation
    • Long term experienced staff
    • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
    • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
    • Welcome meeting

    WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

    • Additional drinks and gratuities
    • Extra local excursions
    • Flights
    • International and domestic airport taxes
    • Medical and travel insurance
    • Personal items and toiletries
    • Police or background check
    • Visa costs (where necessary)

    Prelievo dall'aeroporto a Kotoka International Airport

    Airport pickup is included from Kotoka Airport within specified time period.

    Alloggio

    Facilities may be more basic than you are accustomed to please travel with an open mind and a willingness to adapt to local conditions. Participants will live in a home and share rooms with other participants.

    Cibo e Bevande

    Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for. There is a local supermarket for snacks.

    Accesso a Internet

    Accesso limitato al sito del progetto

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Cosa NON è incluso?

    Biglietti aerei

    L'aeroporto più vicino è Kotoka International Airport (ACC) a Accra. Vi aiutiamo a trovare voli economici per Ghana. TROVARE VOLI ECONOMICI

    Assicurazione di viaggio

    Andare all'estero è un'avventura ed è sempre meglio essere preparati. Malattia o infortunio improvviso, annullamento o furto: un'assicurazione di viaggio per Ghana offre sicurezza ed è un vantaggio da avere. OTTENERE UN PREZZO

    Vaccini

    Se avete intenzione di fare volontariato a Ghana dovete chiedere un parere medico prima di iniziare il vostro viaggio sociale. Controllare le vaccinazioni richieste per Ghana. CHECKER PER I VACCINI

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    Tariffe del programma

    4 settimane (soggiorno min.) 3.195€
    6 settimane 3.895€
    8 settimane 4.595€
    10 settimane 5.245€
    12 settimane (soggiorno max.) 5.995€
    Tariffe medie 649€/settimana

    Tariffe del programma

    649€ tariffe settimanali 4 - 12 settimane Età 18 - 50+

    Modalità di pagamento

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    Durata

    4 - 12 settimane

    Deposito

    Il deposito serve semplicemente a prenotare il vostro posto di volontario. I pagamenti sono gestiti da PayPal, il nostro fornitore globale di fiducia. Se non avete un conto PayPal, potete pagare anche con carta di credito.

    Pagamento Finale

    Il pagamento finale sarà concordato con GVI durante il processo di candidatura. Le soluzioni più comuni sono il bonifico bancario o il pagamento in contanti presso la sede del progetto.

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    GVI

    Eccellente 4.8 rating (221 recensioni)

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    Lingue parlate: Inglese

    Sul progetto

    GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

    Incontra il tuo ospite

    Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


    We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

    221 recensioni · rating4.8

    Mary Christensen rating5

    2024 at Community Development Internship

    GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
    Genevieve rating4.2

    2023 at Community Development Internship

    In October 2023 I worked on the GVI Nepal Community Development internship for 4 weeks. During my time I worked one to one with the women’s empowerment project to teach computer literacy skills as well as English language skills in a group and one on one setting. The work was very rewarding as I ...
    Teagan van Mulligen rating5

    2022 at Community Development Internship

    I had such an amazing time in Ghana. I met so many other great people who were volunteering or staff of GVI. I made friends for life with some of them. My program was so great working with kids every day and being able to watch them grow in their English, Math, Science, etc. The community Kokrobite ...
    Madison Lanier rating5

    2021 at Community Development Internship

    When I decided to do an International Development Internship with GVI Ghana I thought I knew what I was getting into. I could not have predicted or imagined all of the amazing experiences I had in Kokrobite, Ghana. Not only did I have an amazing experience culturally in Ghana, I was able to connect ...
    Aimee Richards rating4.4

    2021 at Community Development Internship

    Going to Ghana I signed for the teaching programme and I am so unbelievably grateful that I did, i stayed with my class for 13 weeks and I got to watch them improve and grow and it was the most rewarding feeling I’ve ever had. I have fallen in love with everything about this place- the people , ...
    Killian Daly rating4.4

    2021 at Community Development Internship

    What an experience! In October of this year, I spent six weeks in Kokrobite with GVI Ghana. It was genuinely six of the best weeks of my life. Matt, Zen and all the staff on base are so welcoming. It's literally as if they are welcoming you into their family. You have everything you need on base; ...

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