Ghana Volunteer Quests

You can help rural communities in Ghana, and enjoy the warmth and spark of the local families

"As soon as I got off the plane in Ghana I felt at home. Teaching in Putubiw and Biakpa was challenging yet rewarding beyond my expectations. I jumped head first into this experience and came out with a new sense of the world and a new outlook on life."

--Rachel Crowder, Short-term volunteer in Ghana

A gorgeous video about volunteering in a village in Ghana.
Read an inspiring blog from a volunteer who spent seven great weeks in Ghana.
Read another volunteer's touching story about volunteering in Ghana.

What makes a United Planet Short-term Quest unique?

United Planet’s Quest volunteer abroad programs are 100% cultural immersion experiences. United Planet Quest programs run year-round and are available to individuals and groups of all ages, skill levels and nationalities. We have no doubt it will be life-changing and provide lasting memories. Read on for more detailed information about volunteer opportunities in Ghana.

Read one volunteer's touching story about volunteering in Ghana .

Quests include:

Flexible start dates and lengths of stay (2-12 weeks)
Personalized attention from Coordinators
Local home stays
Exciting excursions, cultural activities and/or language lessons
Optional: Add on a great Wildlife Excursion to Mole National Park and Paga Crocodile Pond

Country Information

The first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, Republic of Ghana is unique in so many ways. Roughly the size of Britain, English-speaking Ghana is smaller than many of its neighbors but also densely populated. Each of Ghana’s ten regions offers a unique experience - including historic slave forts, indigenous crafts, game parks and the only jungle canopy walk in Africa. On the southern border, miles of beautiful coastline invite you to relax on its beaches. "Feel Free" is an expression you hear often in Ghana. It means that you are free to be yourself and to explore what interests you. Ghanaians are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality! Volunteering in Ghana means jumping in and immersing yourself in Ghana’s laid-back culture through a village placement in Putubiw or Biakpa.

Volunteer Opportunities in Ghana: 2 - 12 Weeks

United Planet currently offers volunteering opportunities in partnership with local organizations in and around Accra, Ghana. Click here for Long-Term Quests in Ghana.

What's Included and Program Details

Ghana Prices and Details

Sample Ghana Itinerary

Highlights

City tour of Accra
Tour of the Slave Fort ‘Elmina Castle’
Cloud Forest Canopy walk

Quest Program Briefs

	Medical Center Quest Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Preferred Stay: 4 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, Fluent in English, medical experience or degree not required but a plus, previous international travel experience recommended Volunteers on this Quest can work at a clinic and/or hospital in Ho. The aim of the centers is to provide quality and affordable medical care for the people of the Ho region and its surrounding towns and villages. The clinic and hospital both offer out-patient and in-patient services. This placement is mostly observational; however, the volunteer may be given tasks such as taking patients’ vitals, dressing wounds, giving injections and other tasks. Volunteers with a medical degree and experience will be very suited for this placement. Volunteer tasks will vary depending on the volunteer’s level of medical expertise.
	Rural Health Care Quest Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, Fluent in English, medical experience or degree not required but a plus, previous international travel experience recommended The Putubiw Health Centre is one of the Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) that has been introduced by the Ghana Health Service to help with the treatment and diagnosis of common health problems such as malaria, diarrhea and respiratory diseases, while giving prompt and timely access to health services in remote communities. This project is an excellent placement for nurses or nursing students, but other volunteers are welcome as well. Licensed medical practitioners are able to actively participate in the patient care. The primary task for students is observation. Volunteer tasks will vary depending on the volunteer’s level of medical expertise.
	Teaching Quest Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, Fluent in English, previous international travel experience recommended You can volunteer at primary and secondary schools in one of three villages in Ghana. The schools lack teachers and are in need of volunteers. There are around 300-400 students at each school but only 15-20 teachers. Therefore class sizes are very big.k Volunteers are sought after to teach English, science, mathematics, geography, or even vocational skills.
	Orphanage Quest Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Volunteers needed: Year Round Requirements: At least 18 years old, Fluent in English, previous international travel experience recommended You can volunteer at an orphanage in a town in the Volta Region of Ghana. Volunteers will take care of the children and also teach them English, organize games and crafts, and help with homework. There is a farm on-site that provides most of the food for the orphanage. Accomodation is provided for the volunteers at the orphanage.
	Optional Excursions After Your Quest Visit: Crocodiles at Mole National Park While in Ghana on your Quest, take the opportunity to experience some of Ghana's hidden gems -- including Mole National Park, Ghana's largest national park, and Paga Crocodile Pond, where you have the opportunity to touch and pose with live crocodiles! For more information click here!

Three Easy Steps to Apply

Questions about applying?

Call one of our friendly regional Quest coordinators today. We will walk you step-by-step through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Step 1: Choose your Quest. Contact us at any time for help! We'd love to talk to you. Email or call 1-800-292-2316.

Step 2: Enroll online. Please fill in the online application. At least 60 days before you depart, you will need to reserve your spot with a deposit.

Step 3: Meet your Quest coordinator and iron out the details. Once you've applied, someone from the United Planet Team will contact you, and arrange a time to talk about your Quest of interest. THANKS!

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