Schedule & Cost for Group Volunteers

Schedule & Cost for Group Volunteers

 

Excursions

 

Weekend trips to cultural sites and adventure locations complement each volunteer's discovery of the immersive

experience.  

Schedule & Cost 

 

Fees include:

 Airport Pick up & Drop off

 It does not include:

•    Airfare to Ghana

•    Visa

•    Vaccinations and immunizations

•    Personal insurance

•    Personal spending

Program Itinerary:

 1st day:                                     

 AKWAABA – WELCOME

Arrive in Accra, Ghana. Transfer from airport to VPWA Head office. Shown your new residence. Welcome drink and orientation. Dinner provided. 

2nd day:

Orientation on Ghana and Community walk tour

Morning: Undergo an orientation of Ghanaian social structure , lectures on political and economic history, cultural do’s and don’ts, health matters, socially accepted behaviors, work ethics in Ghana, expectations of the institution and the host project.  Ghanaians are generally friendly people and greeting one another is part of the culture.

 Afternoon:  Community tour. A walking tour is arrange for volunteers to know their environment and project.

3rd Day:

Work starts! Each morning, volunteers will move to their projects. You will be expected to start your work from Monday to Friday (8:30am-3pm) except on public holidays and weekends.