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Orphanage Assistance in Ghana

Location: Ghana: Kumasi

Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Dates: Please visit our website

http://www.worldendeavors.com

3015 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406 United States

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Phone: (612) 729-3400

Fax: (612) 333-2626

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Description

This World Endeavors program offers its participants a truly unique and remarkable way to experience Ghana. By living and working side-by-side with local residents volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion that cannot be matched by conventional travel programs.

Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Through education and compassion, children are empowered to challenge a life of further poverty and exploitation. Volunteers focus on educational training which consists primarily of English language classes. Volunteers' active participation in programs such as health education, games, drawing, and painting is encouraged. With such a variety of ways to participate, the orphanage experience provides volunteers many meaningful ways to approach service.

Highlights

Ghana is a coastal country in West Africa with regions of dense rain forest, dry savanna and grassy plains. Ghana is known for its thriving tribal culture, rich exports of gold and cocoa, and beautiful terrain. Despite its amazing landscape and rich culture, the nation still relies heavily on international aid to provide basic needs to some of its poorer citizens. World Endeavors volunteer programs are in areas where help is needed the most.

Upon arrival in Ghana, volunteers are met at the airport and taken to their temporary accommodations in Accra. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the local area, the Ghanaian culture, and their program. Afterwards, volunteers travel to their project site where they will be introduced to their host family and their project.

Once the placement begins, participants will receive an additional mini-orientation at the project site that focuses on project opportunities and responsibilities. English is the national language, but many languages are spoken in Ghana. While not everyone is fluent in English, it is not necessary that you have any knowledge of any language other than English prior to your placement.

Qualifications

Volunteers must have: English language fluency, a desire to help the people of Ghana, flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and a willingness to learn.

Languages
  • English

Cost in US$:

Please see our website for more information.

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

- Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement
- World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions
- Airport pick up /drop off and transportation to your volunteer location
- Accommodations (3 meals a day with a local family)
- Support from local World Endeavors representatives
- Orientation upon arrival
- Guided tour of the local area
- Volunteer placement
- 24X7 Emergency phone support
- Travel medical insurance

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Arts
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Development
  • English Teaching
  • Health
  • Nutrition
  • Orphans
  • Social Services, Social Work
  • Teaching
  • Tutor
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.
Age Range
18 and older. Younger volunteer accepted by application.
This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Home-stays

Application Process Involves
  • Written Application
  • Resume
  • Phone/Video Interview
World Endeavors's Mission Statement

World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.

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