Volunteer in Ghana

Who can apply?

To participate in most of our volunteer projects in Ghana, you must be 18 or older, unless you are accompanied by a parent or guardian. 17-year-olds may volunteer in our sports education and orphanage projects with parental consent.

Note: Our healthcare project is best suited for those with an interest or background in medicine. Qualified professionals can be registered for a temporary certificate to practice in Ghana for an additional US $150.

How to apply?

Our application is completed entirely online. First, you submit a reservation along with a deposit of US $199 to secure your place. You then be provided access to your user account on our website where you will complete your profile and application forms.

It then takes us approximately 2-5 days to complete the booking of your program in Ghana. The remainder of your program fee will be due 60 days before your arrival date. Read our step-by-step registration and application guide.

Pre-Arrival

From the moment you book your trip, you will be assigned a program manager and local coordinator who will be in constant communication with you by email and phone until arrival day.

Before your arrival to Ghana, we’ll provide a pre-arrival information packet that outlines pick-up procedures and everything you need to know for a hassle-free arrival to the volunteer house in Koforidua.

Qualifications & Requirements

Ghana’s official language in English so participants on the program will need to have an intermediate to advance level of English to apply. No formal qualifications or specific experience is necessary to work in our volunteer projects in Ghana. What’s most important is that you are enthusiastic, passionate and open-minded.

When to apply?

We recommend you submit your reservation online at least three months before your intended travel date.

If you want to arrange your trip less than two months before your arrival date, we’ll probably be able to make arrangements for you. Just contact us to check availability.

When are payments made?

We recommend you submit your reservation online at least three months before your intended travel date.

The first payment is made during your program reservation. This is not an application fee, it is just an initial payment. The remainder of the program fee 60 days before your program’s arrival date. Payment instalment plans are available upon request.