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Ghana Community Volunteers

Trip code: GHCV

The Ghana community volunteer programme allows you to gain an invaluable experience, working and living amongst the people of Ghana in rural villages, thus obtaining a true cultural insight into this wonderful country and its special communities.


Overview
from £949
Location:

Rural villages and towns in Ghana

Duration & Price:
from £949. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Live with a local family near the project.

Meals:

Your host family will provide meals

Dates:

Any Sunday of any month.

Ghana Community Volunteers

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Volunteer Role

Work in very rural areas of Ghana (the true Africa). There is a wide range of project work available in Ghana to suit your interests and background. Choose from teaching, medical and healthcare projects, HIV/AIDS awareness and education, orphanage volunteer work or other non-governmental organisations. Other projects include construction and sanitation.

During your volunteer placement, you will receive a full orientation upon arrival to prepare you for your stay and then absorb the Ghanaian way of life by living amongst the local families and helping to develop and support their valuable communities.

What’s Included in the Programme Price

  • All airport transfers from the nearest international airport upon your arrival into Ghana
  • Arrival orientation in Accra – inclusive of your meet and greet at the airport, airport to accommodation transfer, accommodation during your orientation in Accra, breakfast each day and one meal upon arrival.
  • All accommodation during your stay with your local family
  • Orientation of your project upon arrival before your work period
  • Support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
  • Breakfast and dinner each day. Please note: the provision of lunch depends on your project.

What’s Not Included in the Programme Price

  • Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
  • Return transfer from your project to the airport
  • All lunch and dinner during your orientation
  • Some lunches during your project
  • All flights
  • Visas which you need before travel to Ghana
  • Use of local transport
  • All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
  • E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
  • Soft drinks, wines and spirits
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Ghana

Prices & Durations


Ghana Community Volunteers - 4 weeks £949
Ghana Community Volunteers - 8 weeks £1,249
Ghana Community Volunteers - 12 weeks £1,549
Ghana Community Volunteers - 16 weeks £1,849
Ghana Community Volunteers - 20 weeks £1,999

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