Ghana Volunteer Quests
Volunteer in Ghana: 2-12 weeks

"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

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local schools, social activities with Ghanaians, and both free and guided excursions.

United Planet is working currently with different volunteer opportunities in partnership with local organizations in Ghana.

1) Teaching Quest
Biakpa Village in the Volta Region has a primary school and a secondary school. There are not enough teachers to go around and with problems in the education sector in Ghana, they are constantly going on strike demanding a supplement to their meager salaries. Volunteers who can teach English, science, mathematics, geography, or even vocational skills are welcome to come here for a short term Quest.

Click here for a two week sample Biakpa Itinerary

2) Social Work Quest
Volunteers are working closely with the village of Putubiw, a few miles inland from the town of Cape Coast and close to Kakum National Park. The projects are coordinated by the Students Union of Putubiw, and sponsored by the local chief. Volunteer placements include construction, teaching assisting, awareness campaigns focusing on AIDS, hygiene, reproductive health, education - the opportunities are endless!

Click here for a two week sample Putubiw itinerary

The Quests take place outside of Accra, and therefore provide many cultural learning opportunities, through living in villages and interacting with local communities. United Planet also provides excursions and cultural activities, for more information on excursions, prices and details please visit the Ghana Prices and Details page.

• The Ghana Quest runs year round and start on either the first and third Thursday of each month for the Social Work Quest, or the first and third Saturday of each month for the Teaching Quest.
• Volunteers must be 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult
• Click here for Long-term Quests (6 months - 1 year) in Ghana