HEALTH /MEDICAL VOLUNTEERING
VPWA offer volunteers an opportunity to work in a health facility in Ghana. Persons applying for this opportunity must be professionals in this field or students studying courses related to medicine in a university or college. If you have the inclination for medicine and you shall be taking up a course soon but also want a field experience, you can apply but you have to demonstrate strong commitment and competence.
Services provided by the hospitals and clinics are mostly in the area of;
General Health Consulting Child Welfare Clinic Surgical Care Family Planning Nutritional Care Cervix Care Community Psychiatric clinic Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Care. Dental Clinic However, there are about 8 satellite community clinics within our program that offers general health care and most volunteers are likely to work in those centres.
On arrival in Ghana and after orientation by the Health Directorate, volunteers are dispersed to work in the communities that their peculiar interest lies and where their service is needed.
Requirements · At least age 18 (no maximum age limit); . Relevant Notice
What’s included in the project fees? · Accommodation · Meals (2x) · VPWA consolidated Fund for Health and Education What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local GP) • Insurance (required) Accommodation:
Volunteers working on VPWA projects in Accra lives in our house in Pokuase (north of Accra). Depending on number of volunteers at a time, a volunteer might share room with another person. Maximum of 2 persons per room is allowed. Couples are advice to inform us in advance. The rooms have comfortable beds with pillows so no need to bring sleeping bags. The volunteer apartment has kitchen with fridge. Toilet and shower facility available.
Benefits offered by VPWA at no fee
· Application processing, interviews, pre-departure information and administrative works prior to arrival. · Placement · Basic TWI language orientation · Orientation prior to beginning of work · Mobile phone SIM card sent to you so you can inform family and friend’s your number before arriving in Ghana. · Accra City tour on arrival · An outside Accra tour when volunteers are numbered up to 5 and above at a particular project location at a time. · Use of Internet at VPWA operational Head office. · Certificate of Recognition and opportunity to serve as VPWA ambassador in your city, college or community. • Airport pick-up & drop-off
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 is the 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 in the project and made deposit. We will send you a letter confirming your placement for your visa application. |
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