Start Date: Year Round
Age: 18+
Skills: No skills, but those who are Passionate about the work
Language: English (basic level)
Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions.
Time Commitment:
Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Highlights
Help local orphanages in their struggle to look after orphaned children
Make a positive impact and provide a better future for orphans
Help change the lives of orphaned children
Develop real and lasting relationships with orphans
Dedicate your time to create a healthier and safer environment for kids to live
Description
Orphanage homes are less care in Ghana and samba has taken this opportunity to help these kids with the help of volunteers assisting the orphans with basic needs.
At the beginning of the project Volunteers will present and get to know each other’s cultural traditions, music and dances of the countries from which they are and the dance that they practice.
Volunteers work 6 to 8 hours a day to assist the local staff in a partner orphanage to care for orphans ranging from infants to adolescents.
Volunteers partake in different daily activities including encouraging good hygiene habits, help children do their homework, play games with the children and many more roles and responsibilities.
Volunteers also spend part of their time assisting in teaching the children at the Orphanage school.
Subjects including English, Mathematics, basic Science and Computer Studies, French and other games or educational activities that can be introduced by the volunteer to create a wonderful learning environment for the orphans
Typical day
As a volunteer in Ghana, you will be working with children from impoverished backgrounds at an orphanage or childcare. You may also work with volunteers or assistants at the center. Depending on your individual interests and skills, and on the needs of the local staff, your daily activities involve, but are not limited to:
Teaching basic English, Math, Science, Physical Education, or other subjects of interest
Provide care, love and attention to children
Providing daily care to the children such as preparing meals and watching over them
Help them with their homework
Participate in playtime activities
Educating on personal hygiene, and safety rules and precautions
Developing stimulating new ideas to interest the children to learn
Organizing and leading extracurricular activities such as games, sports, art, music, dancing, story-telling, drama lessons, etc.
Assisting the local staff with administrative duties, promoting fundraising activities, and helping to plan events and excursions for the children
How You Can Make a Difference
Due to this project, orphanages are able to stay afloat and provide the children with the necessities. Besides lightening the load of the staff, your participation as a volunteer in Ghana will be helping the orphanage to be financially viable. You’ll also be the shining light for the children and bring about a fresh and positive energy in the orphanage. You’ll also play the role of a friend and mentor to the children, turning them into confident individuals capable of believing in themselves. The love and attention that these children get from volunteers will uplift their spirits and put a smile on their faces.
Additional Info
After the participants arrive, there will be a Program orientation (of at least 2 days)
Program Orientation takes place the day after arrival day. It includes introduction to Ghana, introduction to the work program, and introduction to the living and working environment.
Transportation costs during orientation are covered by SAVO, culture, lifestyle of the people, food, safety measures etc.
Introduction to Ghana:
The following areas are covered: communication, transportation, safety, travel opportunities, the culture of Ghana, survival language, health matters, socially accepted behaviours, and work ethics in Ghana.
Introduction to the work program (including the expectations of the institution and the host project) for volunteer/internship program participants.
Introduction to the Living and Working Environment:
The participants will be shown how to take bus from home to work place, to town, to the nearest supermarket, to the nearest internet cyber, to the nearest ATM, etc.
The participants will be given a print out of the completed program detail form (including 24/7 hotline for support, work place address, work phone number, typical duties at work, host family address, host family phone number, useful contacts and other program details).
Free-time activities
Weekends, are free days to volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighbourhood. (At their own expenses)
Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat. Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.
Programs Fee
| WEEKS | FEES ($) |
| 2 | 450 |
| 4 | 650 |
| 5 | 812 |
| 8 | 1300 |
| Extra week | 162.5 |
What’s Included?
Airport pickup upon arrival
Hotel and meals in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to project site
Transportation to project site first day
Accommodation
Utilities
Meals – Breakfast, lunch and super.
Certificate
Info on Airport Pickup at Kotoka International
On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (Kumasi).
Accommodation
Accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer – unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. Volunteer have their separate room – with a lock and key. It is advisable to come along with mosquitoes nets.
Bedroom (Double) Bedroom (Single)
Bungalow Guest Family
Food & Beverages
Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.
If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.
What’s NOT included?
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations, Internet are NOT included in the program fees.
Airport
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana.
Travel Insurance
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft – travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have.
Vaccines
If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana.
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