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Community Development Internship

location
4 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
rating  Uitstekend 4.8  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • 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

Highlights

  • 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

    • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het 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 ...

    Over het 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!

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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 

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    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 

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    Medical form and Passport copy

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

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

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door 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)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kotoka International Airport

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

    Accomodatie

    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.

    Eten & Drank

    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.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ghana. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ghana biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ghana dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ghana. VACCINATIE CHECKER

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    Beschikbaarheid
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    Programmakosten

    4 weken (min. verblijf) 3.195€
    6 weken 3.895€
    8 weken 4.595€
    10 weken 5.245€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 5.995€
    Gemiddelde kosten 649€/week

    Programmakosten

    649€ per week 4 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN

    Duurtijd

    4 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.

    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door GVI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    GVI

    Uitstekend 4.8 rating (221 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 1998

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Zeer hoog Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Bianca

    Gesproken talen: Engels

    Over de organisatie

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

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    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 beoordelingen · 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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