Marketing Experience in Accra, Ghana

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: multiple dates year round

Description: Be at the front of a fast-paced creative industry in Accra, a multi-cultural city of inspiration. A local advertising agency (handling contracts such as SCJohnson Wax and Unilever) needs dedicated interns who want to share skills, as well as gain first-rate experience. Join a young staff of 20, carrying out advertising and other marketing services such as PR, communications and market research. It's a great working atmosphere, and if you have talent and business sense, the agency will happily take you on.

Please note that a CV/resume will be necessary for this placement. Please call your nearest i-to-i office before you apply.

Highlights: A West African state on the Gulf of Guinea, here is a stretch of savannah, tropical rainforest, cocoa plants and a history of slavery and seams of gold. From beaming children and youngsters drumming popular music, to elderly tribal leaders, Ghana's people are a friendly bunch, keen to let you into their fold. A stimulating introduction to Africa.

Qualifications: Independence, enthusiasm, and a willingness to work hard. Level of involvement would depend on level of experience.

Cost in US$: $2511 for 4 weeks; $178 for each additional week

Before you go, we prepare you with:
- detailed information on your project and country
- fundraising advice and support
- visa instructions and forms
- vaccination and inoculation recommendations
- advice on health, safety and culture shock
- contact details to pass along to those at home

When you arrive, we provide:
- pick-up from the airport on the designated arrival date
- welcome orientation
- survival language lesson
- regularly-inspected accommodation
- well-researched quality placements

At all times, you have:
- access to our emergency support team 24/7
- assistance of the global i-to-i staff
- guidance and advice from experienced i-to-i travelers
- access to our wealth of first-hand knowledge

And more! Call us to speak with a knowledgeable travel advisor and to request a free color catalog.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994