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Whilst my time in Ghana, I had an amazing experience. Not only did I enjoy my volunteer experience with the children and I also enjoy the people and the culture in Ghana. I was place in the childcare pink program. The children were amazing. I went there and felt like it was my home. The people at organization made my stay even better. I was able interact with Benedict, Evans and Elvis. Each day I miss it in Ghana. That’s the type of effect the program will leave you. You will definitely want to come back. Communication is key over there too. Communicating with guys help me a lot. Benedict was great at giving us insight into the program it self and answer major questions we had. Elvis great at making sure everyone was good and aware of their surroundings and great at also asking questions. Evans was great at making the volunteers feeling welcomed. Gave us some insight to the Ghanaian culture, and he was funny. He truly loves his job and interacted with literally every volunteer. Although I interacted more with Evans, I believe that all 3 individuals made my stay a great one. I will definitely come back without question. Thanks to Everyone back in Ghana!

I am very impressed with the outstanding IVHQ staffing in Ghana and their commitment to maintain an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of volunteers, local residents and staff. Evans, Jo, Elvis, Milli, Rita and others work well together to effectively plan, organize, direct and implement a comprehensive center-wide volunteering program. To my observation, they do their best to meet each volunteer's needs. These needs may sometimes be as simple as listening, holding a volunteer's hand during an uncomfortable strenuous downhill hike on a mountain & walking across a cable bridge or as complex as planning, implementing and evaluating the needs of the community. There is a core desire to provide members of the Ghanaian community and volunteers with comfort, and an environment conducive to wellness.

Villagers and locals were friendly and welcoming. All the staff at the house were really nice. Credit to Benedict, Joe, Michael ( security guard) Millie & Rita ( cooks) & Evans who all tried their best to make sure everyone was comfortable as possible. Lovely people.

On arrival it would be nice to have a quick run down/ tour of the volunteer house by either Joe/ Evans to make sure new volunteers are settled/ aware of what is expected during the program and of the rules/ running of the house.

Future new volunteers please bring as much medical supplies such as gloves bandages, antiseptic cream, gauze etc because it runs out quickly. Lots of Hand gel and even hand soap for washing of your hands is useful to bring as well. Extra money is needed because day trips are not included in the program fees paid. In regards to donations, bring as much as you can because sending things to Ghana if you live very far away is a bit tricky and gets expensive so try to bring as much as you can. You may feel a bit nervous going to the program alone for the first ever time but honestly you will be well taken care of and looked after by all the people involved in the program. Stay safe and have a lovely time!

Overall, it was an invaluable experience and I am looking forward to coming back to Frankadua in a few years time.

This was my first time traveling and IVHQ made it very easy.
My 4 week experience in Ghana was amazing! I was placed in the purple program in Frankadua, everyone there were super welcoming and friendly. There was never a moment in Ghana were I felt unsafe. The accommodations provided were simple but luxurious compared to most locals. I volunteered to help teach, but was also able to participate in the agriculture program as well as the malaria and wound outreaches. The IVHQ staff in Ghana were all very supportive, especially Evans as he will tell you "your wish is my command."
The Cape Coast weekend trip is very well planned out, and a must do while in Ghana.
All in all, this program is a great experience I would recommend it to anyone with an open mind as the culture is very different then what we you be use to.

I joined the volunteering program in Ghana for two weeks in February and I must say it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I chose Childcare and Teaching as my main focus throughout my stay in Ghana but was very lucky to also be able to join medical teams during their malaria testing outreaches and wound treatments in nearby rural villages. The two programs happened to be in close proximity and therefore allowed volunteers to join forces and work together more closely. The program as such is very well organized in all it’s aspects such as daily activity planning, accommodation or weekend trips. I would highly recommend joining this program if you want to experience real Africa! Big shout out to Joe and Evans for being awesome program coordinators and just amazing people always happy to help. Two weeks definitely wasn’t enough for me. Can’t wait to be back!

This experience was amazing. I went in with an open mind and limited expectations as suggested in the program guide and I was happily surprised. The country was amazing. The people were wonderful. The coordinators I was in contact with were Joe and Evans. They were both great and Evans took charge in making sure we were always taken care of and I truly appreciate that. I loved the flexibility of assisting in other programs when appropriate. It made the entire experience much more valuable for me and for the community too I feel. Having the opportunity to explore on our own over the weekends also allowed us to explore the culture of the country and see what beautiful landmarks Ghana had to offer. The only thing I would have changed about my trip is the duration of my stay. 2 weeks went by in the blink of an eye. I would absolutely recommend this program to anyone interested in it.

I had a great experience with IVHQ Ghana as a medical volunteer for 4 weeks. We focused on outreach initiatives including malaria testing and wound care. I felt that my work really made a difference. I met people from all over the world who had the same compassion and drive to help others. Our trip leaders always ensured we were enjoying ourselves and doing what we wanted to do in terms of projects. I got to work with the kids at an evening class we held Monday through Friday from 4-5 at a local school. Even though I came as a medical volunteer I got to volunteer in so many different ways. I also got to work with volunteers who came to teach but were interested in wound care and malaria outreach. One of the volunteers decided he wants to go into medicine when he returns home because of his experiences with IVHQ. I’ve only been back home 2 days and I am already brainstorming ways to go back.

I did a month of volunteering in frankadua in January. Initially I was placed on the pink programme which if I was reviewing that experience wouldn’t be the best, there was no support when I was there other than a phone call I took on another volunteers phone and I didn’t see any security outside any night out of the four I stayed. HOWEVER.. after a few complications and speaking with Evans while on the cape coast tour, this was immediately dealt with and I was transferred over to the purple programme to start a fresh journey. I hd an amazing journey while being there, and not only myself but I would say all the others in my group would definitely agree when I say Evans gave us the best support, guidance and advice while being over in Africa. He made sure our time was spent the best way it could while encorporating every part of the culture and embracing our own differences too. If Evans wasn’t on our programme I believe my experience would have been much different. EVANS FOR PRESIDENT ☺️😂 Thank you for such an amazing time IVHQ... I hope to visit again x