Volunteer with GoodWorkGhana

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Voluntering is an easy way to contribute in the daily life of inhabitants of a third world country
GoodWorkGhana initiates, assists and finances small scale projects in central Ghana.
We are based in Ghana and offer volunteers extensive supports during their participation and stay.

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How does your trip to me help?

Ghana is a developing country, social economic and cultural. Progress is sometimes quicker than people can handle. Some support might just give that extra bit of spark to either, initiate sustainable social projects, or keep them going. A fresh face with new ideas can give the local communities more enthusiasm and confidence.

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How to get there

  • After you decide you want to spend some time in Ghana you can send your letter and CV to GoodWorkGhana.
  • We will then start your application process. When all is oke, you will receive further documentation and start with preparations for your stay.
  • You have to book your flight as soon as possible but give us your flight information at least six weeks before departure.
  • Check when the latest possible date is you can apply for your visa. This gives you maximum value for your visa time.
  • When you arrive in Ghana one of our team members welcomes you to Ghana at the airport (we try to book a minimum of two people at the same time). Depending on Your arrival time you will spend the night at a basic but pleasant beach resort , just outside of the capital or use the facilitys to fresh up.
  • Next day we will go inland for an introduction week in Kumasi. After that week your time as a volunteer will start in one of our cummunity/education/childcare projects!


How much does it cost?

The total contribution which GoodWorkGhana asks for a period of 8 weeks is 725 Euro. On our website you will find a specification of the organization contribution. extensions are possible, every 4 weeks extra will cost 175 euros for your stay and 15 euros for a regular visa extension if necessary.

The price includes:  

  • Pickup service from the airport
  • Night in Accra (depending on time of arrival)
  • Transport to Kumasi
  • 5 introduction days including drum lesson
  • Free internet via wireless netwerk on the compound (2 available-labtops)
  • All Saturdays and Sundays Free accomodation available on compound.
  • Books on loan and Ghana Tourist documentation
  • Host Family
  • Filtered drinking water
  • 3 meals a day
  • Small transparant organization wih a max of 12 volunteers simultaniously in Ghana
  • GoodWorldGhana discount card
  • All other services during your stay
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     Not included:
    • your flight ticket
    • visa
    • inoculations
    • malaria prophylaxes
    • insurance
    • drinks other than water
    • extra snacks
    • your daily private expenses
    • your own transportation to and from your project location
    • expenses you make during your free time / vacation

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    Available days/best time to come

     

    Around the 15th of the month almost the whole year round there are scheduled pickup dates. There is no best time to come, in the summer months April - September its rainy and 24 to 30 degrees Celsius. October to march is mostly dry with temperatures going in to the forties.

    However if you want to go on safari or have crystal-clear skies on the beach, December to February is advised.