Orphanage Project

Our program is focussed on addressing the needs of the street children forced from their homes through poverty, neglect or abuse.This project presents the opportunity to help Street Children and those who have lost their parents

Volunteers will be working at an orphanage or a day care centre for children in Ghana. The children live in the orphanage until they are adopted or placed with family members that can take better care of them. As a volunteer working on our Orphanage Program, you will be filling an important role in the lives of these needy children, as well as assisting the hardworking staff at the orphanage. You can help with all manner of tasks at the centre. Help is needed in everything from cooking and serving food to the children, to assisting with their basic education with sports and English lessons. You may also get involved with counselling sessions, so there are real prospects to make a difference.

What kind of skills require for this placement:You will need to be flexible, and have patience, compassion and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will inevitably encounter within your role. To ensure that you get the most out of and contribute fully to your placement, a pro-active attitude is essential. Volunteers at this orphanage must have, above all, a love of children and a commitment to the project.
Your role as a volunteer:
The orphanage requires extra pairs of hands to help with the day-to-day running of the project, so you will be expected to assist with cleaning, cooking and serving food to the children. You will also help to provide a basic education for the children, by organising Physical Education / Sports lessons and teaching English. You may also be required to assist the staff in counselling the children.

Program Location:
Our orphanage projects are based in different town and villages in Ghana, with shops, banks & Internet cafes nearby. Volunteers stay in shared accommodation. Based in the vibrant city of Accra where visitors are always welcomed. It’s full of contrasts. Home stay accommodation is included in the placement fee.

Activities: Teaching English and Games
Working Hours: Flexible 30 - 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Who Can Volunteer: Anyone from 18-65 years
Language Required: English
Program Location: Accra

Weekly Budget: You will need a weekly budget of up to US$30 to cater for all your other expenses like bottled water, personal costs, beverages and entertainment.

Project Start Dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month
 

Program Fees: