Volunteer in Ghana - Join the thousands of volunteers who are making a meaningful difference with their lives.
- Feel what it’s like to know that someone else’s life has been made better because YOU were there
- Partner with others who know that a better world begins with changing a single life
- At $175, ours is the world’s most affordable volunteer program available
- Your safety is always our priority... every volunteer location has been thoroughly vetted
- Contribute in the way that is most meaningful to you... by volunteering in many life changing projects
Are you passionate about helping the disadvantaged? Is Ghana your next destination for a volunteer trip?
Ghana is a very self-governing, peaceful, and educated country who has freedom of the media. They have had an influx of tourism and have discovered oil, both which are enabling them to reach for success.
Unfortunately, Ghana is still ridden with poverty, high unemployment rates, and rural schools and hospitals lacking properly trained physicians and teachers.
Our volunteer programs in Ghana work closely with organizations to help these disadvantaged locals to become self-sufficient and have a chance for a positive future.
Volunteers in Ghana will have the chance to explore this stunning country with it’s colorful culture while helping these destitute people.
These last six weeks of volunteering have been a truly amazing and life-changing & very wonderful experience for me.
Alexandra Miller
- USA
I had an excellent time, better than I ever could have imagined. Other volunteers were so nice and willing to help.
Leslie Slade
- Vermont, USA
I had a wonderful experience. I had the opportunity to teach children of all different ages.I am sad to leave!
Don Maddocks
- USA
My volunteer experience with IFRE has been unforgettable. It has opened my mind & heart. Staffs were very helpful.
Manko Blakely
- Germany
What volunteer opportunities are available in Ghana
We offer many heartwarming programs that will benefit the people and their communities. You can help take care of the abandoned children in the orphanage, teach English to local students, or help with health education projects. All of these are very important to the future of these people.
Ghana Orphanage Program
Ghana is overwhelmed by children being abandoned and left in the streets. Multiple social issues including poverty and the HIV/AIDS epidemic have left these innocent children without a family or home.
We work with the orphanage in Ghana to help provide a safe place for these orphans to sleep, receive proper nutrition, education, and love and compassion.
Volunteers in the Ghana orphanage will help with daily tasks to help run the orphanage. You will cook, serve food, help with elementary schooling, teach English, and share your love and compassion. These children desperately need to know they are loved and worthy. This is your opportunity to make a difference!
Needed Skills There are no required skills to volunteer in the Ghana orphanage. You only need to have a passion for helping children and eager to show your love.
Tasks for Volunteers Ghana orphanage volunteers will be responsible for helping with daily chores such as cooking, cleaning, assisting with feeding the children, teaching English, and any other activities needed by staff. You may also be asked to help with administrative duties or simply play with the children and showing them, you care.
Ghana Teaching English Project
Learning English is becoming more and more needed for the kids of Ghana. Unfortunately, many of the students and families are too poor and unable to pay for schooling. Volunteers will teach English in the rural public schools.
This is the only way some of the disadvantaged students will have a chance to learn this much needed language.
Volunteers teaching English in Ghana will assist local teachers and show how a native English speaker teaches English. In return, you will learn different styles of teaching from these local teachers. Teaching English is greatly respected in Ghana and enables you to help these poor people and make a positive impact on the community.
Ghana has 3 trimesters per year. January to March, May to July, and September to December. Your schedule may vary depending on the school holidays.
Required Skills Teaching volunteers can choose to teach more than just English. You can help with math, science, or physical education. You do not need any skills or experience to volunteer teaching but, a degree or certification in education is valued. Volunteers are expected to have a passion for working with kids and be eager to teach.
Volunteer Assignments Volunteers teaching in Ghana will primarily teach English to all level of students. You can assist in other subjects if you have some experience in those subjects. The majority of classes are overcrowded with 20-60 students at one time. However, these children are very eager to learn English and will welcome you with open arms.
Health and Medical Programs
Ghana is in desperate need of health volunteers to help provide basic healthcare for the poor disadvantaged communities.
Volunteers will help nursing staff at the local hospital as well as assist with health promotion projects to teach disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
You will help with basic first aid, giving out medicine, the operating room, and even the maternity ward. You might also be able to help with home visits and verifying patient information.
Required Qualifications Any person that would like to volunteer with our public health project in Ghana is welcome. No prior experience or training is needed. We will place you based on your background in a spot that will be most rewarding for you.
Volunteer Tasks Public health care volunteer’s tasks can vary from moment to moment. You can watch the physicians and nurses at work one minute and help with basic assistance the next. We will place you based on your education and background. Due to liabilities, as a volunteer you will not be allowed to do major surgeries or exams.
Accommodations/meals/Supervision
As a volunteer in Ghana, we will be responsible for all your needs. We will place you with a friendly host family who will provide you with 3 meals a day. Our local staff will be available 24 hours a day during your entire program for any questions or concerns.
