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Kaya Volunteer Programs in Ghana

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Ghana is in need of volunteers to help build key infrastructure in local communities. This is very rewarding work for volunteers to be involved in. Projects vary from building houses for underprivileged families, orphans and children to building ramps for disabled wheel chair access or even cementing floors in your own home-stay. You don't need to be a builder by trade but a hard work ethic and plenty of enthusiasm are a great asset.

We look forward to having you join us on one of our many volunteer programs in Ghana!

Current Volunteer Projects in Ghana:
1. Empower Marginalized Slum Dwellers in Ghana - £795 ($1391) for 2 weeks
2. Primary School Teaching in Ghana - £795 ($1391) for 2 weeks
3. Business Skills Training for Disadvantaged Ghanian's - £795 ($1391) for 2 weeks
4. Women Empowerment in Ghana - £1495 ($2616) for 6 weeks
5. Journalism to Support Social Development in Ghana - £1145 ($2004) for 4 weeks
6. Clinical Medical Placements in Ghana - £795 ($1391) for 2 weeks

Please note that project availability can change frequently. Please check our website for the latest updates.

Interview with Kwasi, Kaya Program Director in Ghana

GO: How did you come to work for Kaya Volunteer in Ghana?

Kwasi: I came into contact with Kaya through the Centre for International Studies (CIS), a study abroad service provider base in the United States. I initially applied to CIS to be their site coordinator in Ghana, but after going through the first interview they ask me if I would consider being the site coordinator for Kaya. Of course I said yes!

Volunteering in Ghana with Kaya
Kaya Volunteers in Ghana
GO: What needs are volunteers currently addressing in Ghana?

Kwasi: In Ghana some of the areas that volunteers help address involve the heath sector, gender advocacy, issues with street children, teaching children with special needs and training the unemployed youth to build more skills.

Kaya volunteers in Ghana
Volunteers teaching an English class in Ghana
GO: What can volunteers do after their time in Ghana to continue making a difference?

Kwasi: I think what a volunteer can do after their time in Ghana has to do with how the volunteer will open up to the people that she/he will working with. As a person I take every situation as a learning process. You have to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way to learn more about the culture, travel around and visit places of interest and also learn from the people that you will be working with.

GO: Describe a typical Kaya volunteer.

Kwasi: A typical volunteer in Ghana is the one that will devote all of his/her time in doing voluntary work or service without asking for any material reward.

Further Information
Cost Description: 

* Accommodation: Single room in a home-stay
* Food: 3 meals per day Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Airport pick up and drop off
* Training: Orientation and language classes provided
* Support: 24 hour support
* Excursions: Visiting Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, Fante language classes, Participating in remote community cultural events and celebrations, Short term weekend development projects

Age Group: 
18-50
50+
Living Arrangements: 
Dormitory
Volunteer House
Accommodation is included in the program cost
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants travel to the program independently.
Application Requirements: 
Online Application
Age Requirement
Health Requirement
Visa Required

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Program Info

Country: 
Ghana
City(s): 
Cape Coast
Volunteer Type: 
Community Development
Service Learning
Small Business Development
Length of Program: 
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
Cost: 
$0-$500 (USD)
$500-$2,000 (USD)
See site for details.

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Volunteer Abroad with Kaya in Ghana