BUNAC's
Volunteer Ghana programme places enthusiastic participants
in community-based projects in rural and urban Ghana.
If
you are looking to experience life in a developing country
Ghana is a great place to start, as it's renowned for being
one of the friendliest countries in West Africa. You'll
travel to Ghana on a group flight and on arrival in the
capital, Accra, you'll spend five days taking part in a
worthwhile and enjoyable arrival orientation.
Once
you have completed the orientation you'll move on to your
placement for either 2 or 3 months. Placements are developed
according to your own experience, skills and interests.
Past
participants have previously been placed in rural communities
assisting with teaching at local primary or secondary schools;
working on HIV/Aids education projects; working on family
planning projects; and helping to improve levels of sanitation
within communities.
You'll
be placed in the same town or village as other volunteers;
however, you'll more than likely be working on different
placements. The weekends provide an opportunity for volunteers
to meet up and explore Ghana, and many people take time
at the end of their project to travel with the new friends
that they've made.
Duration
2 or
3 months
Requirements
To
apply to Volunteer Ghana you must be a resident of the UK
or Ireland (any nationality), aged at least 18 and adventurous,
flexible, a good communicator, confident and outgoing. Dates
Monthly departures from May to November
Benefits
/ Salary / Costs
Programme
costs are £679 or £749 for 2 or 3 months respectively and
include full pre-departure advice and support, a five day
arrival orientation (including tours and accommodation),
accommodation and placement costs for the duration of the
programme (including meals) and 24/7 support from BUNAC's
local partner organisation for the duration of your stay.
Apply
online: www.bunac.org
Contact
E-mail: volunteer@bunac.org.uk
Website:
www.bunac.org.uk
