Volunteer in Ghana with Village Volunteers

Name: Volunteer in Ghana with Village Volunteers
Brand: Village Volunteers
SKU: 22400
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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Location

Ghana
- Accra

Project Types

Agriculture Arts Orphan Care Community Development Service Learning Conservation Environmental Conservation Education Teaching Computer Literacy Health Sexual Health Medical Human Rights Women's Rights +5

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Language

English

Housing

Guesthouse Hostel

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Starting Price

500

Last Updated: Jan 06, 2020

Last Reviewed: Apr 29, 2014

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Join Village Volunteers on a program in Ghana. Village Volunteers is committed to providing you with a safe and meaningful volunteer experience abroad. Your experience is geared to your interests, and is customized to the last detail, from your travel schedule and village destination to the projects with which you wish to be involved.

Those interested in participating in the Volunteer Program complete an application process, and upon acceptance, we work with you to find a perfect placement .

Our Volunteer Program is the result of collaborations between Village Volunteers and our in-country partner organizations. There are opportunities for all volunteers whether you are a passionate young adult or an experienced working professional. Projects include teaching in schools, assisting at an orphanage, working in public health clinics teaching or hands-on, helping with building and agricultural projects, or providing entrepreneurial training.

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Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.

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i would recommend this program.it really made in impact on my life, and i felt like i became really close with the children and made such a life long bond with them. It can be really difficult teaching the children in the school,but i learned so much from them and about my self.

What would you improve about this program?

knowing more information about the program before i go into it. and being given more assignments and projects to do while i was out there.

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Village volunteers handled my logistics so I could provide physical therapy services to children at the community inclusive special school and Marquart Catholic hospital. Along with that I helped train a local to act as a PT once I left. VV placed me with a great host family. They handled all my meals and ensured I always had enough water for bucket showers and daily hygiene. The family became my 2nd family. Not only did I get to provide PT services and teach local community members, but I got to completely immerse myself in another culture. I learned what life is like in a developing countryby experiencing it firsthand. I attended a funeral, cooked with the women, did my wash by hand, shopped in the market, bucket showered, and experienced life without western luxuries. It wasn't easy, but it was one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done. I learned that it's about who we surround ourselves with and not the material things that truly make a person happy. I think I helped a few people too by helping them recover from illness and injury by providing PT.

Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you decide to volunteer abroad with Village Volunteers in Ghana?

I decided to volunteer abroad with Village Volunteers is because I was able to work in a school, it was affordable, it included food and housing, and I was able to do what I wanted to do and have a lot of freedom.

What was the hardest or most challenging part of your experience? The most rewarding?

The most challenging aspect of the trip was trying to communicate to the children when they didn't speak much English.

The most rewarding part was being able to see the children grow and to see the love they emulate. It was so cool to see how even though we couldn't really communicate we became such good friends and I could see how all their personalities are unique and special!

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Tell me about one person you met.

Some one i met that I will always remember is a girl named Angel. She was the first child i met in my village.

She was so friendly and so nice. She was a little crazy at times, but I loved watching her grow in school and learn to pay attention better. I will always miss her sweet and unique personality.

What do you miss the most about Ghana or your experience?

The thing i miss most about Ghana is the people. Everyone wants to talk to you and be of assistance. No joke- EVERYONE! It was so cool to see how much they cared about your well-being.

I also loved the beach and being so close to it. I would go on a walk by the beach at least once a day. It was breath taking.

What advice would you give to future volunteers considering this program?

Some advise I would give to some future volunteers is to live it up down there. Try everything.

Yes, use caution but don't be afraid to try new things. Constantly ask what some new things are to try and do.

Talk to people, and play with the children! Don't waste any time because you may not ever be able to go back.

About Village Volunteers

Village Volunteers (VV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works in partnership with rural village and capacity-building programs to support the development of sustainable solutions for community survival, education, and thoughtful growth. Rather than hindering growth by creating a dependency on outside management, the Village Volunteers’...