Ghana Community Volunteers
From £699 Land Only (trip code: GHCV) Minimum 2 weeks
From £699, 2 weeks, Ghana
Trip Highlights
- Seeing the difference that your volunteer help can make to the lives of the local community
- See the true Africa living with a Ghanaian family
- A City tour, including the market, arts centre and an excursion to the local beach
- Try some of the delicious local dishes, such as ‘Foufou’
Trip Summary
See full itineraryWhat's included?
- All airport transfers from the nearest international airport upon your arrival into Ghana
- Arrival orientation in Accra
- All accommodation during your stay with your local family
- Support and assistance from your co-ordinator
- Breakfast and dinner each day
What's not included?
- Travel insurance
- Return airport transfer
- Some lunches during your project
- All flights
- Ghana visa
Travel to Ghana and volunteer in very rural areas (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. Absorb the Ghanaian way of life by living amongst the local families and helping to develop and support their valuable communities.
When do I want to go?
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| 20 May 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Available | Book now | |
| 20 May 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 20 May 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 27 May 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 27 May 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 27 May 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Available | Book now | |
| 27 May 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Available | Book now | |
| 27 May 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Available | Book now | |
| 27 May 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 27 May 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 27 May 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 3 June 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 3 June 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 3 June 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Available | Book now | |
| 3 June 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Available | Book now | |
| 3 June 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Available | Book now | |
| 3 June 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 3 June 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 3 June 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 10 June 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 10 June 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 10 June 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Available | Book now | |
| 10 June 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Available | Book now | |
| 10 June 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 10 June 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 10 June 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 10 June 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 17 June 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 17 June 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 17 June 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Available | Book now | |
| 17 June 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 17 June 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 17 June 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 17 June 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 17 June 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 2 weeks | £699 | Available | Book now | |
| 24 June 2012 | 3 weeks | £879 | Available | Book now | |
| 24 June 2012 | 4 weeks | £1,099 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 5 weeks | £1,149 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 6 weeks | £1,199 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 8 weeks | £1,299 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 10 weeks | £1,399 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
| 24 June 2012 | 12 weeks | £1,499 | Limited Availability | Call Us 01892 882 737 | |
What will I be doing?
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Your volunteer role (From 4 weeks)
Your volunteer role: From 4 weeks
Destination info
Ghana is in West Africa and renowned for having the warmest, friendliest people. It borders the Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Togo and the Atlantic Ocean. Ghana is considered one of the safest places in Africa, with some of the friendliest people on the continent. Ghanaians are traditionally very welcoming people and they pride themselves on the peaceful state, with very low crime rate.
Accra is Ghana’s capital city and estimated to have a population of around two million. Accra is a large, sprawling city that is developing very fast. It is situated on the coast, with a port and several beach hotels where tourists may stay. Like any African Capital it is large, dusty, energetic, dirty, busy, and yet charming and unique!
- Location: Accra
Working in very rural areas of Ghana there is a wide range of project work available 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. You can absorb the Ghanaian way of life by living amongst the local families, helping to develop and support their valuable communities.
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Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
17 years with parental consent.
Accommodation
The accommodation in Ghana is comfortable but very basic, especially compared to what you are used to at home. These standards will vary but in most instances, it is best to be prepared for outside taps or wells and long drop toilets and there may be no running water or electricity. All of our homes have been carefully inspected. You will have your own bedroom with a fan, though in a few instances you may also be sharing with another volunteer.
Meals
During your stay you will be provided with breakfast, most lunches and all dinners, prepared and provided by your host family. This is an excellent chance to try some of the local dishes, such as ‘Foufou’, which is made from ground yams and usually eaten by hand. Whilst you are in Ghana, why not buy some ingredients and cook them a typical meal from your own country too! You will be expected to buy your own drinking water - bottled mineral water or treated ‘Pure’ water is advised and also very cheap.
Advice & Safety
Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.
In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
FAQ
1. How basic is the homestay accommodation?
Very basic, long drop toilets, often no running water or electricity, you will have a room with a fan!
2. Is there E-mail/Internet at the placement?
No, but there are local Internet café's nearby.
3. Do the host families speak English?
Not all the family but at least one member will speak English.
4. What type of things should I take for the host family?
A scarf for the mother, books for the children and take pictures of your family to show the host family.
What will I see in Accra?
16 photos & 1 video
What other travellers thought
I've done this trip
Write reviewSarah Caroll - July 2011
Being with the children, would not change anything.
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Kate Bryant - September 2010
completely unbelievable eye opening experience- will never forget it!!
orientation week going on safari working in the orphanage boat cruise up Lake Volta seeing a Green Turtle lay eggs on beach staying on a beach in a reed hut travelling round ghana meeting so many amazing people
go with an open mind and dont expect anything experience everything you can whilst you are there and live every moment trying lots of new things take a travel guide with you so you can organise your own travelling and have a source of info bout the country which will help with the culture/country differences
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Melissa Tysh - April 2010
Interesting, exciting, valuable - a once in a lifetime experience!
Making new friends from cultures accross the world. Feeding True Mona monkeys. Work in the OPD at the Oda Government Hospital.
Ask to get involved when at work as the culture is so relaxed many people don't seem to understand that you want to work! Make the most of time off/weekends to go travelling. Expect everyone and anyone to want to chat and take you as their friend!
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