VPWA is offering an opportunity for diverse individuals and groups to engage in practical field service experience in Human Rights

and it administration of justice issues at the grass root level in a developing country (Ghana). Base on your application, you shall be allocated to work at the Human Rights office in a capacity that brings the best in you or offer you an opportunity to learn.

 

Requirements:

· At least age 18 (no maximum age limit);
· Good knowledge in English language
· Strong commitment to values and principles of volunteerism;
· Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
· Ability to adjust in difficult living conditions;
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills 

 

Available Positions

 

Legal Assistant   Are you a lawyer, law graduate, law student or professional in the Human Rights field who want to spend sometime volunteering to assist a community Human Rights organization in drafting processes? Writing statement of parties? Interviewing victims and accuse? Organizing Human Rights Awareness?   Apply	Assistant Bailiff:   A bailiff is basically in charge of executing orders and serving processes on parties. If you are interested in working as an assistant bailiff, you are invited to apply.     Apply
Mediator   At Human Rights and Administration office, most non criminal related issues are resolved at the centre. These are mostly marital cases. Do you have a skill in mediation or aspire to learn at first hand how mediation process takes place? We have an opportunity.   Apply	Interns   If you are a fresh graduate or student in law or Human Rights Related or just have the passion to learn issues of Human Rights at the local level in a developing country. This is an opportunity.   Apply

 

Relevant Notice

 

What’s included in the fees?

• Accommodation

• Meals  

• VPWA consolidated fund for Health and Education

What’s not included?

• Flights & Visa to and from Ghana
• 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 to Volunteers (No charge for any Service below)

· 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 offer 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

. 24/7 Emergency support.

 

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:

• Alitalia (Lagos, Rome-Fiumicino)
• British Airways (London-Heathrow)
• Delta Air Lines (New York-JFK)
• EgyptAir (Cairo)
• Emirates (Abidjan, Dubai)
• Ethiopian Airlines (Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Lome)
• Ghana International Airlines (London-Gatwick, Dusseldorf)
• Kenya Airways (Nairobi, Freetown, Monrovia)
• KLM (Amsterdam)
• Lufthansa (Frankfurt, Lagos)
• South African Airways (Johannesburg)

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.