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Child Support Assistant

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verificeret af Volunteer World
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Højdepunkter

  • Work alongside trained professionals in Ghana
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of living in local surrounding
  • Get international work experience and enhance your CV

Højdepunkter

  • Work alongside trained professionals in Ghana
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of living in local surrounding
  • Get international work experience and enhance your CV
  • Make memories you will never forget on the weekends while traveling the beautiful country of Ghana
  • Get a detailed insight into the work of a grassroots NGO

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    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    We are looking for volunteers to support our project with focus on supporting vulnerable and sick children in Ghana trough financial and medical support.

    Empowering Communities: Care and Assistance for Deprived and Vulnerable Children (ECCACHILD). The Project targets marginalised children in communities, who have slipped through the net of government and social protection, by providing basic needs, education and health care.

    By identifying those in ...

    Om programmet

    Empowering Communities: Care and Assistance for Deprived and Vulnerable Children (ECCACHILD). The Project targets marginalised children in communities, who have slipped through the net of government and social protection, by providing basic needs, education and health care.

    By identifying those in serious need, AFAWI aims to ensure that educational and individual care is provided. The ECCACHILD project will work to expand the capabilities of vulnerable children and their families, whilst also empowering communities to strengthen and monitor long-term progress. 

    AFAWI therefore has been conducting interviews and assessments of vulnerable children in small communities in order to determine the needs of those children. From the initial investigation, it has been determined that many children in Ghana are in particular in need of basic educational and health support.  As Girls especially are likely to be out of school, AFAWI primary provides much needed support for school fees, school supplies, uniforms and transportation costs to ensure the access to education.

    Further some needs go beyond the educational support. We are thus working hand in hand with local officials and medical practitioners to conduct health screenings for children, that can identify previously undiagnosed problems. With proper diagnoses, we are able to assess needs very effectively and help parents and guardians to access available resources.

    Additionally AFAWI has identified one of the most effective ways to provide support for children through empowering their mothers and guardians. Working in conjunction with the Livelihood team, AFAWI strives to lift women out of poverty through targeted supporting of small business entrepreneurship. Go to the LIVELIHOOD project page to read more about how empowering women will ensure their children to get the education they deserve for a brighter future.

    As a volunteer, you will be supporting our experienced team in all the task mentioned above - be it in the office or on the field. 

    We can't wait to welcome you in Ghana!

    Typisk dag

    A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

    As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

    Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on ...

    Typisk dag

    A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

    As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

    Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on planning the next project phase (including demand analyses) or write reports. We further offer internal trainings to our volunteers.

    On other days, the volunteers will go out in the schools for the field work, accompanied by our experienced staff. In this project this means helping with the data collection, the organisation of health screenings and the logistical support needed for the children. 

    The daily working routine is thereby very diverse as we are always trying to give our volunteers an overall insight into the work of a NGO. 

    We normally have a lunch break together on working days if possible and the day officially ends for our volunteers at 4pm. After that, the volunteers have time to explore the city on their own or take part in our activities  (such as language and cooking classes, games night etc.). 

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of swimming, ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of swimming, surfing etc. in your free time.

    Our team will assist you with the planning of your weekend travel options and accompany you if you are interested in. From waterfalls over hiking in the mountains,  beautiful lakes, long coastline and national parks of Ghana - there is a lot to see.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (fluently)

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    CV

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    We are constantly looking for volunteers to help our experienced staff with the planning, implementation and coordination of our projects. We are therefore looking for individuals having an active interest in gender equality and grassroots sustainable development work, and share our mission and vision. AFAWI welcomes everybody who seeks to make a real difference in this world and we will adjust the work of each person on their existing qualifications.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag og Torsdag fra 09:00 - 16:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester af AFAWI

    AFAWI is not charging for the volunteer program itself. However, if you chose to stay in our accommodation facilities (which is recommended but not mandatory), the total cost are including: 


    • Air port pick up and drop off
    • Accommodation with AC and night security officer (incl. Electricity and water)
    • Lunch and Water (during workdays)
    • WIFI during working hours
    • Transportation to Project site
    • Registration Fee (one time 100 EUR)
    • Project Contribution for selected Project  (one time 100 EUR)
    • AFAWI Tshirt 
    • Twi Language Classes
    • Accra City Tour
    • Cultural Drumming and Dancing Class
    • Volunteer Intern Orientation Material
    • 24/7 support in Ghana by AFAWI staff members
    • Internal Trainings 
    • Travel assistance (organized Travel Tours are not included)

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Kotoka International Airport

    One of our staff members is picking you up with the car at the airport in Accra when you arrive and will also drop you off on your departure day. You will recognize us on the airport with our T-shirt with an AFAWI Logo as well as a sign with your name.  The drive to our house is around 40 minutes. 

    Indkvartering

    Normally the volunteers stay in our accommodation facility in a shared room with one other person. However the amount of people in one room might be more (or less), depending on the season of the year and the number of volunteers we are receiving. 

    The bathroom and kitchen is shared. Cooking equipment is provided in the kitchen area. 

    There is an outside and inside eating area. 

    The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

    Mad og drikkevarer

    The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the provision of water and cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

    The lunch and water during working days is included in the programme fee.

    Internetadgang

    Begrænset adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Kotoka International Airport (ACC) i Accra. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Ghana. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Ghana giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Ghana, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    There is no specific start date for our volunteers, but we encourage you to start at the beginning of a month! 
    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    4 uger (min. ophold) 1.250€
    6 uger 1.650€
    50 uger (max. ophold) 10.450€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 260€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    260€ pr. uge 4 - 50 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

    Betalingsmetoder

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    INGEN KREDITKORTGEBYRER

    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Depositummet er blot for at reservere din plads som frivillig. Betalinger håndteres af PayPal, vores betroede globale betalingsudbyder. Hvis du ikke har en PayPal-konto, kan du også betale med et kreditkort.

    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med AFAWI under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.

    Mød din vært

    AFAWI

    Perfect 4.6 rating (24 feltrapporter)

    Non-profit - grundlagt i 2006

    Verificeret af Volunteer World

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    Vært er

    Marlene

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Tysk

    Om projektet

    AFAWI is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, that has been striving to narrow the gender gap and empower women and children in Ghana for over ten years.

    Mød din vært

    Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, striving to narrow gender gaps and create opportunity and prosperity to empower women and children in Ghana for over 10 years. We strongly believe in sustainable development and strive for our projects to become self-reliant.

    AFAWI therefore takes a holistic approach to sustainable development through consulting and collaborating with communities to meet their needs and goals, to ensure projects will bring the most opportunity and success, to empower the communities as a whole.

     

    We believe in sharing ideas and collaborating with people to bring about real positive change. Together we can change our world! 


    ​MISSION

    ​To create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially women and children.

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    VISION

    ​AFAWI seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.

    24 feltrapporter · rating4.6

    Diane Braid rating3.6

    2024 at Girls Empowerment

    AFAWI works on some very interesting and life changing projects. As a volunteer we did not actually do any hands on work, rather than watch observe and take photos to post on social media. The main objective from the charity is to raise awareness and funds to operate their projects. I was expecting ...
    Karina Gonzalez rating5

    2023 at Girls Empowerment

    As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women in Ghana, I can confidently say that my experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms by the staff The best part of my volunteering experience was the opportunity to work with the local community and ...
    Luisa Bell rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    I volunteered with AFAWI in Ghana for 2 weeks because I wanted to support a local NGO. During my stay at AFAWI, I had the opportunity to get to know different areas of the NGO, i.e. I helped with the field work in all ongoing projects and also got a detailed impression of the NGO management. All the ...
    Artur Arndt rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    Working at AFAWI as a volunteer was such a pleasure. I was given responsibility from day one and was being involved in different projects. The balance between fieldwork and office was just right. The field works really gave me new insight on what people go through. And in the office, I really ...
    Rowan Mobeck rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    Myself and my mother spent 3 weeks this November volunteering with AFAWI. We had an absolutely incredible time in Ghana and working with the AFAWI, creating so many amazing memories. One thing in particular that we enjoyed was working on Financial Literacy with a group of market ladies in Abokobi ...
    Carina Meineche Kristiansen rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    I had the privilege of volunteering with AFAWI in Ghana in Nov/Dec 2023. My experience was enriching on both personal and professional levels as it provided great insight into the work of a local NGO. Working closely with a local Ghanaian NGO and the women in the community allowed me to gain ...

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