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Support Farmers in Rural Villages

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 16 - 50+
rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
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Alder 16+
Singler
Par
Familier
Grupper

Om programmet

Farming project is designed for those volunteers who enjoy the more physical aspect of volunteering and don’t mind getting their hands dirty.

About Us

SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer programs across Ghana.Samba Africa Voluntary Organization has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing ...

Om programmet

About Us

SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer programs across Ghana.Samba Africa Voluntary Organization has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.

Project Aims

Samba Africa Voluntary Organizations aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as in the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.

About the Program

Farming is the primary economic activity of most people living in rural villages in Ghana, yet many communities are unable to produce enough food. Samba Africa Voluntary Organization  and its volunteers contribute sustainable solutions to communities agricultural issues and help preserve natural resources. SAVO works with volunteers to increase agricultural productivity through improved seeds and farming practices, improve access to markets so farmers can profitably sell their surplus food while integrating projects that often combine vegetable gardening, livestock management and nutrition education.

Voluntary Work

Volunteers on the project will have a lot of freedom to pursue their passion within the field.
The Farming Program is especially suitable for those who are interested in agriculture and food security, environmental science, natural resources, ecology, international development and public health. The specific tasks volunteers carry out  are depending on the project and the season.

Typisk dag

Volunteers on the project do hands-on work that leaves a lasting impact on farming communities in need. By assisting throughout the numerous steps of the agricultural process, volunteers are able to be immersed in the local agriculture scene, learn about sustainable farming methods and agriculture ...

Typisk dag

Volunteers on the project do hands-on work that leaves a lasting impact on farming communities in need. By assisting throughout the numerous steps of the agricultural process, volunteers are able to be immersed in the local agriculture scene, learn about sustainable farming methods and agriculture processes at the rural level.

Typical Weekly Farm Volunteer Tasks in Season

Monday & Tuesday 7:00-14:00 – Weeding, Soil and Field Maintenance

Wednesday 7:00-14:00 – Seeding, Planting,and Watering 

Thursday 7:00-14:00 – Harvesting, 

Friday 7:00-14:00 – Seeding, Planting, Weeding, Field Maintenance

Fritidsaktiviteter

Weekends, are free days to volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

Weekends, are free days to volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.

Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat.
Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.

Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 16 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 16 år gammel på programmets startdato.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag og Torsdag fra 08:00 - 12:00

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

  • Airport pickup upon arrival
  • Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
  • Transport to host family / project site on First day
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Accommodation
  • Utility Bills
  • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
  • Samba T-Shirt
  • Free Sim Card/Data Sim

Afhentning i lufthavnen i Kotoka International Airport

On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (KUMASI).

Indkvartering

The accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as a couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock .

Mad og drikkevarer

Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.

Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.

If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

Internetadgang

God 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

START DATES: Flexible

Airport pickup info:

On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.

Safety
your well-being while volunteering with us is our priority. We make sure your trip is safe and S.A.V.O– Ghana staff will provide whatever support you may need at any step along the way. We see to it that work being done at our projects is genuinely worthwhile and that it will have a positive impact on the aims of the project. We also save time in checking the legitimacy of the project and ensure a safe working environment for you.

Benefits to you
Samba Africa-Ghana travel experience offers you the chance to work on a volunteer project overseas. It offers you the simplicity of a package holiday with all the rewards of independent travel. A donation is made to the project, orientation, placement, assistance and adjustment, program and volunteer co-ordination/ staff support.

We assist in medical care in case a volunteer falls sick during his/her stay in Ghana

Tilgængelighed
Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

Programgebyrer

4 uger (min. ophold) 1.103€
7 uger 1.720€
11 uger 2.555€
19 uger 4.225€
50 uger (max. ophold) 9.230€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 230€/uge

Programgebyrer

230€ pr. uge 4 - 50 weeks Alder 16 - 50+

Betalingsmetoder

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Duration

4 - 50 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

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

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Samba Africa Voluntary Organization

Fantastic 4.5 rating (8 feltrapporter)

Non-profit - grundlagt i 2001

Verificeret af Volunteer World

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Vært er

Daniel

Om projektet

SAVO is a volunteer driven non-profit NGO based in Ghana which aims to provide best opportunities for the needy people in under privileged community

Mød din vært

Founded in 2011, Samba Africa has been able to provide many solutions to health problems as well as the orphanage homes with the aim of helping people to help them.

Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO) has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.

We are committed to the world’s new health issues by playing an important role forging new alliances among people on the front lines of health and together seek new solutions.

Our aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.

SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer program across Ghana.

8 feltrapporter · rating4.5

Lee Bartnik rating4.6

2015 at Support Farmers in Rural Villages

I would wholeheartedly recommend volunteering in Ghana to anyone interested in a year out or spending time in Africa. Volunteering and staying with local family enabled me to come to a far greater understanding of the country and its people than I would have had if I had just been traveling and ...
Augustin Renders rating4.8

2023 at Rural Community Development

Je suis parti deux semaines avec cette organisation et il s'agit d'une expérience que je n'oublierai jamais. Tout était parfait, la famille d'accueil est incroyable et le coordinateur est très présent pour chaque besoin. ..
Eveline van Broek rating2.8

2023 at A Medicne and Health Care Apprentice

Ik heb in april 2 weken vrijwilligers werk gedaan in het Kumasi South Hospital, op de 1e hulp afdeling, Ik heb hier vooral geobserveerd. Het was heel interessant Maar ik heb niet het gevoel gehad dat ik iets heb bij kunnen dragen aan de zorg. Het gast gezin was geweldig, wat een hartelijke familie, ...
Alfredo Caranna rating5

2022 at Youth BasketBall Coach

Certainly one of the most exciting experiences of our life. Daniel directed us well. The family that gave us accommodation always available for every request. We taught sports in the school where we found a wonderful environment. People who have little but have never allowed themselves to ask us ...
Linnea rating4.6

2017 at Teaching Assistant for Children

After the S.A.V.O language and cultural orientation program, I did Teaching project for twelve months. I taught in a primary school. It was an amazing experience to learn and be part of another culture quite different to my own. The experience helped me to realize what I want to do with my life, ...
My volunteer to Ghana was one of the best ever trip i have ever made in my life. People there are very friendly, great hospitality I can honestly say that this volunteering experience has been the best experience of my life. I went to Ghana with Samba Africa Voluntary Org and expecting so much ...

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