Get AMPED Abroad: Information Technology Volunteer in Ghana
Location: Ghana: Rural Areas
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Year round; first and third Monday of each month
Call Us
Phone: 214.736.7654
Fax: 214.276.7727
Description
Technology is here to stay and it is evolving at a record pace. Knowledge of computers and commonly used software platforms is, therefore; a mandatory component for success in 21st century academic and professional environments.
The majority of schools in Ghana do not have computers nor the facilities needed for maintaining and teaching computer technology. Children from underprivileged backgrounds, who already have the deck stacked against them, would suffer yet another consequence of poverty were it not for programs offered by our IT Training project.
The IT Training project provides underprivileged Ghanian children a helping leg up in life through the introduction of computers and teaching of basic computer literacy skills.
AMPED volunteers may be assigned the following responsibilities:
* Providing children with an introduction to computers and their use;
* Teaching children basic computer skills - keyboarding, internet, and basic software applications;
* Assisting teachers with developing lessons plans that involve use of the computer; and
* Assisting with performing routine maintenance on the computers.
Highlights
Authentic cultural immersion experience as participants live with a local host family in addition to having daily interaction with other local in the community and at their project assignment. Project based near beautiful sandy white beaches suitable for swimming and surfing.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years of age and computer literate (hardware and/or software)
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From 709 plus registration fee
Cost Include Description:
Includes project set-up arrangements, airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, host family accommodations, three meals/day, and 24/7 emergency in-country support.
Credit Available
no
Experience Required
yes
- Must be at least 18 years of age and computer literate (hardware and/or software)
Volunteer Types
- appropriate technology
- computer training
- education
- teaching
Typical Volunteer
While participation is not limited to this demographic, the average age is 18-26. Participants that are flexible and open minded when it comes to cultural differences, ways of life, and work pace are those that tend to benefit most from their experience abroad, as do those that demonstrate initiative with regard to recommending and implementing changes to improve the project and to assist the staff.Age Range
18 and overThis Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-4 weeksYear Founded
2008
