Green Ghana Project


VPWA is registered 
Charity No. DSW/3932,
Limited guarantee no.G-24,222,
  IRS Number ACLC 114251 
under category 9191.

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Human Rights and Legal Volunteer Placements


VPWA has placements available in Ghana for volunteers with an interest and experience in the legal system and human rights.

Volunteers will gain  practical experience in the administration of law and human rights at a grass roots level in a developing country. Based on your background and experience, you shall be allocated a placement within the human rights office. This placement will be designed to make use of your skills, as well as provide you with an opportunity to learn.


 


Available positions

 

Legal Assistant

 

We are looking for a lawyer, law graduate, law student or professional in the human rights field who can help a community human rights organisation in the drafting of processes, the writing of statements, the interviewing victims and accused, and the organisation of human rights awareness campaigns.

 

Apply

Assistant Bailiff

 

A bailiff is responsible for executing orders and serving processes on parties. If you are interested in working as an assistant bailiff in Ghana, you are invited to apply.

 

 

Apply

Mediator

 

Most non criminal issues are resolved at the Human Rights and Administration office. These are mostly marital cases. We need a skilled mediator or someone who is aspiring to learn first hand how the mediation works.

 

Apply

Interns

 

If you are a new graduate, a law or human rights student, or you simply have the passion for human rights and a desire to learn about human rights at a local level in a developing country, this opportunity would suit you.

 

Apply

  

Volunteer requirements

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

Further details

Project duration

No minimum duration

Dates

Available year round

Cost of living

Refer to Living Conditions and Cost    €400/mth.  Visit  www.xe.com for current exchange rate in your local currency

Deposit

Half of total cost  of proposed stay (included in total price)

Location

GA West Municipality in Greater Accra

Nearest airport

Accra Airport (ACC) - (also known as Kotoka International Airport)


What’s included in the project fees?

  •  Accommodation
  •  Meal(Dinner)

What’s not included?

  • Flights & Visa
  • Vaccinations (please speak to your local GP)
  • Insurance (required)
 

Accommodation:

 

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 

  • Application processing, interviews, pre-departure information and administrative works prior to arrival.
  • Placement
  • 24/7 emergency support
  • Orientation prior to beginning of work
  • Airport pick-up only


The following services may also be offered based on availability

  • Basic TWI language orientation
  • Mobile phone SIM card number sent to you ahead of departure, so that you can inform family and friend’s your number in Ghana
  • Internet use at VPWA operational head office
  • Certificate of Recognition given to hardworking volunteers, as well as the opportunity to serve as VPWA ambassador in your city, college or community

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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