Volunteer in Ghana - West Africa!

The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer teaching opportunities through our partner organization in Ghana. The Ghanaian's are globally renowned for their friendliness and have always heartily welcomed volunteers as part of the family. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the development of Ghana's young people. This will give you a chance to make an important contribution to Ghana and while doing so gain an in depth experience of the country and its culture, that will stay with you the rest of your life.

The Program

The volunteer teaching opportunities are available in Primary, Secondary and Technical schools all over Ghana. However we can arrange for you to teach in a pre-school or tertiary institution if that is your preference.

Some of the relevant subjects are: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Fine Arts, Textiles and Printing, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Technical Drawing, Wood Work, Metal Work, Electronics, Motor Vehicle Studies, Construction Studies, Computer Studies and Secretarial Studies etc.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A CERTIFIED TEACHER TO BE A VOLUNTEER-TEACHER: If you have one or more years of college education in any particular subject area(s), you qualify to teach on those subjects at the secondary, technical or vocational level. If you have a High School qualification, you will be able to teach many subjects at the primary level.

Program Area

Participating schools can be found in ACCRA, the capital city and in other towns and villages in the southern regions of the country including: Tema, Koforidua, Ada, Akosombo, Pokuase, Kumasi, Agona Swedru, Mankessim, Cape Coast, Elmina and Takoradi.

To see a Map of Ghana .

Program Schedule

Service Periods For Volunteer-Teachers: Due to the school calendar in Ghana, We can place volunteers during the following periods in the year:

(a) 15th January to 15th April
(b) 15th May to 15th August
(c) 15th September to 15th December

Volunteers can stay from a period of one week to six months. Your stay can be extended beyond six months on a case by case basis (depending upon the school's requirement).

To see some photo's of volunteers teaching in Ghana

Program Cost

The cost of the program are as follows:

Global Volunteer Network - Application Fee: US $250.00 Dollars. The application fee covers administration, marketing, program information and communication. (This fee is paid to us before you leave for Ghana).

Ghana Program Fee

Cost for 1 month or less will be US $200.00.
Cost for 2 months will be US $290.00.
Cost for 3 months will be US $380.00.
Cost for 4 months will be US $470.00.
Cost for 5 months will be US $560.00.
Cost for 6 months will be US $650.00.

The program fee covers administrative charge, airport pickup, first nights accommodation in Accra, transport to placement, accommodation and two meals per day (breakfast and Dinner) during placement, and supervision. (This fee is paid directly to our partner organization when you arrive in Ghana).

You will need a weekly budget of up to US$30 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, lunch, personal costs, beverages and entertainment.

The other costs you will need to meet are:

Your flights, visa, shots, travel insurance and corresponding airport departure taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together the following page, which answers the majority of questions people have.

Application Process

All, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.

(1) Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form, which is below. Upon receipt of the form we will contact our volunteer partner in Ghana to assess the availability of the program you have chosen.

(2) Contact You: If you are successful we will then email you a letter of acceptance.

(3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance, and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program.

(4) Payment of Application Fee US $250.00 Dollars: Your application fee secures your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee in full if you decide not to go.

(5) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, our volunteer partner will contact you to ensure everything is organized. We will also send you our information pack on Ghana which, as well as having detailed country information, it provides advice on preparation before you leave.

(6) Communication & Support: Through out volunteer placement, we communicate with you as needed to help you through any problems that may arise.

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