Service Work to Empower the Rural People of Ghana

  Ghana

• Other Cities in Ghana: 
Rural Areas
• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: year-round

Description: Opportunities to volunteer with an organization that focuses on solving rural problems in Ghana. Volunteers teach adult literacy classes and school children, work to empower women in rural communities, stimulate small business activities, initiate environmental awareness programs, provide support for abused women and children, integrate the disabled into the community and provide occupational therapy.

Highlights: No specific skills or experience is required. Registration fee of 200 dollars, which covers one month's accommodation, airport pickup and administrative costs. 25 dollars for additional weeks up to 3 months, 15 dollars per week after that.

Qualifications: No specific skills or experience is required.

Cost in US$: 700 + travel expenses, registration fee and R&B

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-35. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work.

Age Range: 17-35

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded: 1993