OUR INTERN OR VOLUNTEER IN GHANA PROJECTS

Volunteer in the West African country of Ghana, one of Africa‘s most stable nations. Known for Lake Volta, its colonial history and its picturesque coastline, Ghana is an inspiring destination to visit and a rewarding place to volunteer. So take part in one of our projects and discover more about this strikingly scenic country and its friendly people.

Volunteer in Ghana

Our projects focus on community development and healthcare, and volunteers with or without specific skills will be welcomed and have the chance to make a positive impact. Volunteers on the Mobile Literacy project, for example, will be instrumental in improving the literacy levels of people from disadvantaged communities in and around the city of Accra, where all our projects are based.

There’s plenty of fun and interesting ways for volunteers to spend their free time on a project in Ghana. In Accra, Ghana’s capital, you should visit Makola market, the city’s most popular, with its bustling and packed stalls, as the market is a great place for volunteers to gain an insight into everyday life in Ghana. History lovers should make time to visit the National Museum of Ghana to explore a range of archeological and ethnographic artifacts, a fantastic way to learn more about Ghanaian culture and its origins.  And while you are exploring don’t forget to try the local food – fried plantain and redred (beans) are delicious!

Ghana is a beautiful and diverse country, its varied landscape is made up of wetland lagoons, expansive plains and tropical guinea rainforest. Spend some time away from the busy streets of Accra and discover Ghana’s wealth of natural beauty. Travel to Busua Beach for a weekend break, a charming and increasingly popular surf destination that you won’t forget in a hurry. If you’re planning on staying in Ghana for a little while longer after your project finishes then make the journey to Wli Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in in Ghana and West Africa. Or perhaps consider experiencing Ghana’s diverse wildlife on a safari, or hopping over the border to Togo.

Join our intern and volunteer in Ghana projects with Kaya and make a helpful and sustainable impact on a disadvantaged community, and enjoy the vitality of its cities and the variety of its landscapes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Here are some important facts about Ghana:

  • Population 26,327,649 July 2015 estimate
  • Language – Asante 16%, Ewe 14%, Fante 11.6%, Boron 4.69%, Dagomba 4.4%, Dagarte 3.9%, Kokomba 3.5%, Akyem 3.2%, Ga 3.1%, other 31.2%.  English is the official language.
  • Religion – Christian 71.2%, Muslim 17.6%, traditional   5.2%, other 0.8%, none 5.2%
  • Currency – Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
  • Climate – tropical  warm and dry along  southeast coastline, hot and humid in southwest, hot and dry in the north

Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook

Volunteer at a School for Deaf and Blind Children in Ghana

Kaya volunteer placement at a special needs school provides participants with the opportunity to learn about another culture while improving the prospects of local students who need additional support.

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Teaching in Ghana

Kaya Teaching in Ghana placement provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the local community while sharing their knowledge and providing brighter prospects to the local students.

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Non-profit Development Internship in Ghana

Learn about non-profit management, community development, social media in promotion, event management and donor funding while experiencing local culture.

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Volunteer in a Laboratory in Ghana

Come to Cape Coast and work in a laboratory in a local hospital supporting a local Ghanaian community.

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Public Health Internship Ghana

Public Health Internship Ghana is based in a local community around Cape Coast and focuses on prevention.

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Volunteer coaching sports in Ghana

Volunteer Coaching Sports in Ghana placement provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the local community while sharing their knowledge and providing brighter prospects to the local athletes

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Journalism Internship in Ghana

Kaya Journalism Internship in Ghana provides participants the opportunity to learn and share in their field of interest while giving back to a local community.

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Ghana Physiotherapy Internship

Ghana Physiotherapist internship is based in a local community supporting treatment centres and dedicated athletes as well as local professional and students.

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Dentistry Internship in Ghana

Our dentistry Internship in Ghana is based in Cape Coast, supporting local dentists

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Microfinance Internship in Ghana

Use your business and financial skills to empower local women and youth by doing this Microfinance Internship in Ghana and contribute to local economies.

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Volunteering in Hospitals in Ghana

Our clinical medical placements in Ghana is based in a hospital in Cape Coast, supporting doctors and nurses as a volunteer as they care for low-income patients.

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APPLY ONLINE

Click here to apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.

TELEPHONE INTERVIEW

Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.

CONFIRMATION

Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.

GET PREPARED

When you have confirmed your project dates we'll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.