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Teaching Ghana! Over 15,500 Volunteers!

Location: Ghana: Accra

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad), 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: 10th January to 24th March, 10th May to 24th July, 10th September to 9th December

http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org

P O Box 30-968 Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand

Call Us

Phone: +64 4 920 1451 Call Free UK: 0800 032 5035 Call Free USA/Canada: 1800 963 1198 Call Free Australia: 1800 203 012

Fax: +64 4 920 1456

Download the Application Form
Description

Thank you for taking the time to view this Ghana Teaching program. It is appreciated that you are willing to give your time, energy and funds to teach in schools that are struggling with overcrowded classes and a lack of skilled teachers.

GVN has volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools throughout Ghana, teaching a variety of subjects through our partner organization. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Ghananian communities through education while experiencing African culture and life.

The volunteer teaching opportunities are available in Primary and Secondary schools all over Ghana. However we can arrange for you to teach in a pre-school if that is your preference.

Pre-School (4 and 5 year olds)
* Language and Literacy
* Environmental studies
* Creative activities (Music, dance and art)
* Physical development
* Psychosocial skills

Primary (6-11 years)
* English
* Math
* Integrated Science
* Environmental Studies
* Basic computer skills<

Junior Secondary (12-14 years)
* English
* Math
* Integrated Science

Highlights

* Provide education to children ensuring them a brighter future.
* Meet the warm and kind-hearted Ghanaian people!
* Become the proud teacher of smart, smiling, enthusiastic and precious students.

To apply for this program please visit our website. Please feel free to email us with any questions about this program. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Qualifications

Volunteers for the Ghana Teaching Program must:
* Be between 18 and 65 years of age
* Be able to walk long distances (up to 1 hour continuously) and be able to tolerate heat
* Be available for a minimum of four weeks
* Be able to speak English fluently
* Have a High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for full details on cost

Cost Include Description:

Application fee (USD97) Benefits include:
* Personal staff support (incl. 24hr/7 day in-country support during your placement)
* Access to any GVN volunteer programs over the next 5 years without having to pay another application fee
* Your detailed online Program Guide
* Your Fundraising Guide (incl software)
* and your own personal online journal.

The in-country fee (see our website for details) covers airport pickup, transport to placement, meals during placement, and supervision. Your accommodation is provided free by the school.

The other costs you will need to meet are your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance, departure tax and your bus trip back to the airport. You will need to budget for your other expenses like bottled water, personal costs, beverages and entertainment. If you are willing to live on a tight budget you can get by on USD 20 per week.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

    A High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
Volunteer Types
  • teaching
  • education
  • academic reinforcement
  • primary education
  • secondary education
Age Range
18+
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to Ghana

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-3 days
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement

The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a New Zealand Charitable Trust (non-profit NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our Charitable incorporation number is: CC46460. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded

2000

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