Various Internships

  Ghana

Cape Coast,  Elmina

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: We are happy to tailor placements to your particular interests and skills. The Abusua Foundation has connections to various government and civil society organizations that are always looking for a helping hand. As a result, we are currently able to offer internships in the following areas:

* Prisoner Advocacy
* Radio Broadcasting
* Television Broadcasting
* Information Technology
* Education (From Kindergarten to Senior Secondary School)
* Building and Construction
* Marketing & Fundraising
* Project Planning and Management
* Physical Education
* The Arts
* Public Health
And Medical Internships at Regional and District Level Hospitals

If you have an area of interest that is not on this list please don't hesitate to contact us. While we can't offer any guarantees, we are happy to do some research and see if we can find a reliable, local organization that fits with your interests and skills.

Qualifications: While each placement is unique, some combination of the following skills and attributes are required by applicants for all available positions.

- Enthusiasm
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Open-mindedness
- Leadership skills
- Flexibility
- Marketing and Fundraising skills
- Project management
- Computer literacy

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Starting from $940 for 6weeks

This fee includes:

* Airport pick-up
* Orientation session
* Two meals daily
* Communal living accommodations with other volunteers OR Home-stay (please indicate your preference at time of application)
* 24/7 in country support

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 17+

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

Abusua Foundation's Mission Statement: Abusua Foundation exists to create opportunities for young people to learn, share and develop skills necessary for personal and communal wealth. Abusua Foundation is a youth led non-government organization that focuses on youth development as a means of securing equal rights across society. The foundation's mission is to work with and mold the individual who takes care of others without discrimination; and to learn through all good means available to us towards impacting, sharing and shedding knowledge in the empowerment enterprise.

Year Founded: 2003