In this program interested individuals, students, tourists, professionals, organizations, and other groups can give support by contributing funds and materials or by getting involved themselves in construction program, whilst simultaneously touring different areas of Ghana.
When the volunteers first arrive in Ghana they will be giving orientation and later send to the project site (schools /health posts) in rural areas to construct physical infrastructures-- e.g. toilets, libraries, class-rooms, compound walls, water supplies, garden and play-grounds etc. Once the volunteers are stationed, the groups will work there between 7 and 21 days. During weekends volunteers may enjoy sightseeing and some light trekking. We would arrange for volunteering sites, skilled manpower, food and accommodation, logistical support and training, etc. Volunteer will stay and eat with Ghanaian family, where they will have a great opportunity to see and enjoy the Ghanaian life and culture.
Allocation of the Work Camp program fee:
Reconstruction projects require a tremendous amount of materials: cements, rods, sand, and other supplies. Unfortunately, villagers and local community members are unable to fund their own reconstruction projects therefore; nearly all money donated goes directly for the purchase of construction materials.
Donation: We would donate $500 from each volunteer’s program fee paid and the rest covers (see what’s included in the program fee below)
What kind of skills require for this placement: Volunteers do not need to have any skills or knowledge about construction, as they will mainly be doing unskilled work such as digging, mixing sand and cement, carrying rocks, sand and bricks, fetching water, and painting the school buildings. They will be led and work together with local skilled people who will be providing free labour for the betterment of their communities.
Project Location:
Our work camp projects are based in different town and villages in Ghana.
Activities: Building and constuction
Working Hours: Flexible 30 - 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Who Can Volunteer: Anyone from 18-65 years
Language Required: English
Program Location: Vakpo, Volta Region
2008 Work Camp Dates: 1st Sept-21st Sept, 6th Oct-26th Oct,
3rd Nov-23rd Nov, 1st Dec-21st Dec.
Duration of Project: 3 Weeks
WHERE THE PROGRAM FEE GOES:
Field Expenses: Food, Room, Donation to Project (42%)
Program Development (23%)
Outreach (14%)
Volunteer Coordination (11%)
Administrative Cost (10%)
What is Included in Fees?
Airport Pick Up: Upon arrival, our in country coordinator and a staff will be at the Airport to pick you up. Please do not forget to send us your flight information as we would be waiting to pick you up. We guarantee, you will never miss us at the airport.
Orientation: Orientation about the local culture, history, safety, project, and other issues relating to the country.
Accommodation: You will be staying with a host family, within a rented house or a hostel and volunteer will stay either in a single or shared room. Our host families are carefully screened and must meet our requirements before being accepted as a host family. All our families are middle-class and live in safe neighbourhoods. The distance from the project varies.
Food: In most cases your meals are cooked and provided for you by your host family. You will be getting 3 Meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Traditional but very nutritious. If you're a vegetarian or have any allergies, this is taken into account when we arrange your placement.
24/7 in Country Support & Supervision: There are field offices and staffs all over our projects sites and our country co-ordinator will also be available to help you when you need it, including a 24-hour support team. We are committed to making sure all participating communities and volunteers benefit from the collaboration.
Safety: Your well being while volunteering with us is our priority. We make sure your trip is safe and our in-country coordinator will provide whatever support you may need at any step along the way.
Administrative Charges: Our staff works every day to take care of our volunteers: Emails are answered; phone calls are taken; coordination occurs between projects; and most importantly volunteers are placed within areas of their interest in villages. Although most of our staff works on a volunteer basis, there are always costs to any organization. We try hard to keep these administration costs to a minimum so that your money can be used most effectively.
Arrival & Departure Airport: Kotoka International Airport
What is NOT Included?
Flight, Airport Taxes, Visa, Immunizations, Personal expenses, Soft drinks, Mineral Water, Passport, Travel Insurance, Entrance fees and in-country travel expenses including any excursions the volunteer wishes to take whiles volunteering except our programs that include travelling.
Volunteers arriving earlier than the program start date or staying after the completion of the program may be ask to pay additional fee of £20 per day to cover their accommodation and food. |
