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Volunteer Teach - Ghana

Location: Ghana: Accra, Ho, Kumasi and 3 other cities

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

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Throughout the year, but please note that Ghanaian schools are on holiday during the months of April, August, and December

International Volunteers

http://www.internationalvolunteers.org

IntVol - 2828 N. Speer Blvd. Suite 230 Denver, CO 80211 United States

Call Us

Phone: 303-282-4815

Fax: 303-857-5445

Download the Application Form
Description

Volunteer abroad in Ghana. Ghanaian schools face the same challenges that most schools in Africa face: overcrowding, lack of materials and lack of teacher training. In many classrooms, the student-teacher ratio can be as high as 60-70 students for every teacher. Ghanaian schools also face shortages of books, paper, pencils, and other school supplies, and teachers rarely have the opportunity to pursue further training. Most teaching placements are in smaller towns and villages where the need is greatest. International Volunteers offers both volunteer teaching placements and a year-long teaching internship.

Highlights

Experience the easy rhythm of Ghanaian life while becoming part of the community. Ghana is an incredibly diverse country with a vibrant cultural heritage. Participants stay with local host families, gaining firsthand knowledge of daily West African life and are often invited to community events such as weddings, funerals, and festivals. The program allows time for independent travel, so participants can see what Ghana has to offer including the elephant herds in Mole National Park, the Ashanti capital of Kumasi and the white beaches of the Gold Coast.

Qualifications

* Native or near-native English skills.
* Participant must be comfortable leading classes and developing lesson plans.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Costs vary depending on duration.

Cost Include Description:

* Pre-departure Support: International Volunteers staff is very knowledgeable and happy to help participants prepare for their travels.
* Airport Pickup: Volunteers are met at the airport in Accra and provided with transportation to the hostel they stay at during the orientation.
* In-country Orientation: Each volunteer program starts with a four day orientation in Accra which covers important topics on the logistics of living and working in Ghana; a historical overview and introduction to Ghanaian culture; cultural classes including dancing, drumming and cooking; and visits to landmarks such as Nkrumah Masoleum, the National Cultural Center, and the beach.
* In-country Staff Support: Our partner organization in Ghana has years of experience working with visitors to Ghana. The coordinators are very resourceful and on call 24/7 in case of emergency. Volunteers will also meet a network of English speaking Ghanaians through their host families and placements.
* Accommodations: Volunteers will stay with a local host family where they will be provided with a room and breakfast and dinner each day. By living with a family, volunteers will learn about the day to day rhythms of Ghanaian life first hand as well as sample traditional meals not usually available in restaurants. Placements are throughout Ghana, often in places well off the beaten track.

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Development
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • Popular Education
  • Primary Education
  • Public Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Teaching
  • Volunteering
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.
Age Range
18 and up
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
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Resume
  • Written Application
International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001

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