 An ideal project for short term volunteers. No skills are required and you are able to make a significant contribution even you are only staying one week. Read below information on the projects and visit our page on living conditions and cost. You can then apply by filling the online applications forms here. Currently, the VPWA Children's Home which is part of the Youth Development Centre Construction is on-going and the contribution of volunteers has already begun. You can join us! Moringa Eco-Village will be an eco-tourism site which will raise sustainable revenue for our community projects in Darmang, a rural community in Eastern Region of Ghana. This project has also started so you can be part of it  .
We need volunteers who can assist with the construction of our Youth Development Centre, doing work including carpentry, landscaping, painting and masonry. In the next couple of years we also plan to build several other simple buildings in the village, including an elementary school, a preschool and a community centre. If you can use a hammer, a paintbrush, mix cement or lay blocks, you will be of tremendous help to us. Volunteers will be base in Pokuase in Greater Accra Region while they work in Damang near Nsawam. Requirements · Minimum age 18 (no maximum age limit) Further details
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Volunteers working on VPWA projects live in Greater Accra and Eastern Region. Please confirm your project location with our coordinator. Volunteers live in shared rooms. Couples are adviced to inform us if they wish to share a room in advance. The rooms have comfortable beds with pillows and covers, so there is no need to bring sleeping bags. The volunteer apartment has a kitchen with fridge, as well as toilet and shower facilities. VPWA do not charge to provide below service
The following services may also be offered based on availability
Health and Safety Ghana is one of the safest countries in Africa. In the Global Peace Index it is ranked above both the United Kingdom and the US. It provides a perfect introduction for first time volunteers to Africa. It has a democratic electoral process and a stable economy. Our team will ensure your health and safety at all times and you'll have emergency support 24/7. Flights Volunteers must arrange their own flights to Accra Airport (ACC). Please be aware that you should communicate your arrival date and time to Volunteer Coordinator. The following airlines fly into Accra:
Visa You must obtain a volunteer visa for travel to Ghana. Once you have secured your place on the project and made a deposit. We will then send you a letter confirming your placement which you can use for your visa application. |
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