Help with community development activities in southern Ghana.
Opportunities for volunteers to help in teaching, medical assistance, community health nursing, health care and social work in Tema, a district of the capital city Accra. One to six months placements available. Approximate cost for one month £2000, six months £3500 .The total cost does not include spending
money whilst on placement but does include the return air fare, travel
and health insurance, the relevant visa, food and accommodation and a
donation to Christians Abroad towards administrative costs.
Suitably qualified volunteers going to ‘Dream another Dream Volunteers Christian Organisation of Ghana’ (DADCHRISVORG) would be looked after by the organisation’s Welfare Officer and placed with host families. Whilst distinctly Ghanaian, all accommodation is well-equipped with modern facilities. Travel between accommodation and the designated workplace is by taxi, usually not more than £2 a day. Modern healthcare facilities are less than two miles away and internet access only 100 metres away.
Those with teaching skills would have opportunities to contribute to a range of subjects, including English language, maths, science, sport and vocational training. Health care work could include general nursing but also working in rehabilitation centres for the disabled. Social work with orphans and street children is possible, and vocational training takes place at vocational institutes and community centres.
Volunteers would need to take anti-malarial medication plus other vaccinations as recommended by their own doctor.
More information can be obtained from internet sites or travel books such as the ‘Rough Guide’ series.
Could I be a Volunteer?
You could be a volunteer if you are:
resident in the UK (even if temporarily), mainland Europe, the USA or Canada
an effective communicator in English
willing to work within Christian communities and support their values and interests.
single, part of a couple or parent of a family.
Could possibly raise or can afford approximately £1500.
Christians Abroad will seek to match your circumstances with opportunity
What work would I do?
As a volunteer you might work with
Poor communities in Eastern Europe, Latin or Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Middle East, Pacific
Not for profit organisations such as schools, community projects and hospitals.
Projects supported by local Christian communities.
Your age, qualificaiton, skills and experience will be matched with the work that you can do.
How do I apply?
Read 'HOW IT WORKS' to understand what is expected of you and what might be expected of Christians Abroad and your placement.
Complete the APPLICATION FORM electronically and send it to recruit@cabroad.org.uk.
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail in the first instance.