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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Sports and Fitness Volunteering Project







VPWA is running an After-School Sports project for talented young people in the small community of Damang in Soccer/football. The idea for this project is to engage these young people in an activity that builds their physical strength while harnessing their talents and also getting them to understand issues related to HIV AIDs and other sexually transmitted diseases. The Project, the first of it kind in the community by an organization has helped young people under the project to be discipline and role models in their various homes.

Volunteers shall work with the young people from 3:30pm to 7pm from Monday -Friday and occasional community soccer challenges on weekends.

 

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 

. Must be able to work independently without supervision

 Available Positions

Physical Trainer

 

Do you want to share your skills in training soccer players in Africa on their physique? Teach new physical training skills? Do not hesitate to join us through out the year to share your time with our project.

 

Apply

Coaching

 

Are you able to coach a team? Able to coach and train Goal keepers? VPWA After School Sports project requires your assistance in sharing your skills with the players under our project

 

 

Apply

Health Assistant

 

Health of the players is very important and this we want to engage someone to help them with first aid when they have problems on the field of play and training. You will be required to also assist them to identify the right nutritional food for their wellbeing. Education on HIV AIDs and Reproductive Health Issues is an important part of this project and this is the responsibility of the Project Health Assistant.

Apply

Players

 

Are you a soccer player or an interested soccer player that want to participate on our project and to share your skills and talents with locals? We are offering that opportunity.

 

Apply

Relevant Notice

Minimum Stay

A minimum of One(1) week commitment is required to be accepted

Dates

You can volunteer at any time throughout the year.

Cost of Living

Refer to Living Conditions and Cost  €400/mth

Deposit

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

Location

Eastern Region

Airport to fly into

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

What’s included in the fees?

• Accommodation

• Meals  (Dinner)

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 Ghana lives in Greater Accra and Eastern Region respectively. Confirm your project location with coordinator. Volunteers live in shared rooms. Couples are adviced to inform us in advance. The rooms have comfortable beds with pillows so no need to bring sleeping bags. There is fan. The volunteer apartment has kitchen with fridge. Toilet and shower facility available.

 

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

Please note below services might be offered base on availability

· Basic TWI language orientation

· Mobile phone SIM card number sent to you so you can inform family and friend’s your number before arriving in Ghana.

· Use of Internet at VPWA operational Head office.

· Certificate of Recognition for hardworking volunteers and 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 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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