VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Volunteering abroad is a great way to get international experience in a field of interest while contributing to the global community. It also promotes and nurtures personal growth. You can learn a lot about yourself by helping others who are less fortunate. You will learn about another culture, religion and have the opportunity to learn a new language. You will also have the chance to see the world in a different light. This is a great way to improve your personal marketability by enabling you to develop skills that appeal to employers and provide you with experiences that you could include in applications to universities for example. 

NGYF offers a wide range of community service project opportunities which are challenging and affordable.

Hope of Next Generation Youth Force (NGYF) is excited to be able to offer volunteers the choice of volunteering in different communities in Ghana. Choose the right place for yourself or volunteer with us in all these communities. The choice is yours!

Currently NGYF’s voluntary programs are located throughout the Volta Region.

 

For information about how to volunteer in Ghana please contact us at next_generation_team@yahoo.com Please look over the prices and list of costs you are responsible for yourself before you contact us.

 

 

New Volunteer Program at a School for the Deaf in Ghana!

 

We are proud to announce an exciting new program volunteering at a school for the deaf in Ghana, West Africa.

Do you know ASL or want to work with deaf children? Come volunteer in Ghana at a school for the deaf. The school houses 280-320 children from the ages of 6 to 22 years old. Volunteers will assist a local teacher working in various educational institutions, such as a Kindergarten or a junior high school.

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Volunteers could teach English, Maths, Integrated Science and Social Studies. There may also be opportunities to teach vocational classes such as practical tailoring, carpentry, catering or shoe & sandal making. If you have special skills or are interested in vocational classes please let us know ahead of time.

 

The school is closed for holidays from April to mid-May; from the end of July through to the first week of September which marks the beginning of a new academic year; and over Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

 

Volunteers will be placed with local host families that are live within walking distance to the school. Although volunteers may choose to take a shared taxi which would cost equivalent to around $0.50 each. 

 

Volunteers are not required to know ASL but knowing ASL will make your volunteer experience exciting since you will be able to communicate with the students easily.

 

Volunteer Feedback: I enjoyed the volunteer program and meeting great students and adults. I really enjoy when I get the opportunity to teach some of the classes and arranged some activities. The surprise farewell performance was amazing and meant a lot to me and the other two volunteers from Holland.

 

Teaching Volunteer Placement in Ghana, West Africa

 

Many schools in rural Ghana lack teachers to help give children the education they need to succeed in the future. As a teacher in a rural village, you will help provide children with skills and nurture their confidence, helping them to flourish into the next generation of leaders in their communities. Teaching can be challenging but  has exceptional rewards.
 

We have volunteer teaching opportunities which involve teaching English, maths, science and/or computer skills.

 

Volunteers who wish to take part in the teaching program are not required to have any specific skills, education or experience but must be mature individuals who will be comfortable and confident teaching classes alone or assisting local teachers.

 

Volunteer Feedback: The students really inspired me. It’s amazing to see the motivation in students with learning new things and during their classes.

 

 

Culture Exchange Volunteer Placement in Ghana, West Africa

 

The culture exchange program is for volunteers who are looking to experience an exciting new culture. Volunteers will be placed with a host family in Ho which is just outside of Accra. You will be given 2 meals a day with your host family, clean drinking water and your own room.

 

Culture exchange volunteers will take part in our 2-day training program which allow you to learn about the customs and culture and some basic language training to get you off to a good start. You will be given the chance to interact with local people which gives you the opportunity to learn about their culture and to teach them about yours. This will be an extremely rewarding experience you won’t soon forget.

 

Volunteer Feedback: I really ENJOYED my time throughout the volunteer program. Ghana is an amazing country and beautiful! I want to say MANY THANKS to Erin and Justice for giving me these great experiences and all of their great constant support throughout the program.

 

 

Where Will I Live While I Volunteer In Ghana?

 

Volunteers taking part in the teaching program in Ghana will be placed with a local host family. You will have your own room or shared room sometimes with a lock on the door, clean drinking water and 2 meals a day. Our host families will be happy to have you staying with them and will treat you as one of the family. This is a great way to learn about Ghanaian culture and experience first-hand what life is like in Ghana.

Placing volunteers with host families is also good for the economy and a great way for locals to learn about your culture as well.

 

Volunteer Feedback: I love my host family! They are really friendly people! They greeted me at each time they see me and checking on how I’m doing. They are my heroes when catching huge spider or lizard in my bedroom for me.  I miss them!

 

Program Requirements

 

Volunteers for the Ghana Program must:

 

• be in general good health

• be able to tolerate heat

• be able to speak English fluently

• obtain a credible police check from your native country as you will be working closely with children

• be a mature individual

• be at least 18 years of age or be accompanied by an adult

 

Volunteers for the Teaching Program must also

 

• be available to volunteer for a minimum of 1 month