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Assistant at a daycare center

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Make people smile everyday
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of life - There is no hurry in life!
  • Grow as a person by leaving your comfort zone and learning about a different culture
  • Stay at our Volunteer-House with like-minded people and make friends for life
  • Travel an amazingly beautiful country

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Support a nursery by playing, singing or doing handicrafts with the kids. Teach them the alphabet, how to count and the English language.

In Ghana, children go to kindergarten between the ages of 2-6 years. Volunteers can assist the staff with their daily tasks. These include playing, doing crafts, and singing with the children, as well as feeding them, and making sure they take their afternoon nap. In addition, the ...

About the program

In Ghana, children go to kindergarten between the ages of 2-6 years. Volunteers can assist the staff with their daily tasks. These include playing, doing crafts, and singing with the children, as well as feeding them, and making sure they take their afternoon nap. In addition, the children are already taught basic knowledge. You will teach them basic things, such as numbers, the alphabet and the beginnings of the English language. Our volunteers are not restricted to one project. If you want to experience different types of work and get diverse impressions, you are welcome to work in more than one project. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Ghana!

                                                                                                                                                    

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you go to your nursery where you support the staff with all tasks during the day (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.). During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) you can come back to the Volunteer-House to eat or you stay with the kids. After school the volunteers are free to do what ...

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you go to your nursery where you support the staff with all tasks during the day (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.). During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) you can come back to the Volunteer-House to eat or you stay with the kids. After school the volunteers are free to do what they like. There are plenty of hiking trails, a swimming pool, bars and other interesting locations close to our Volunteer-House. Dinner is served at 6 p.m.

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer house or ...

Free-time activities

Our accommodations are located in the beautiful village of Obomeng. It is part of the Kwahu Highlands in the Eastern part of the country. Since its location is high above sea level, it offers a very pleasant climate for Europeans. During your stay you will be staying either in our volunteer house or with a host family. The Kwahu Highlands offer plenty of opportunities for day trips. At nearby Lake Volta you can take a boat trip or go swimming. Diverse hiking trails to the peaks of the mountains offer wonderful views over the valleys and the Ghanaian jungle. At the markets in the larger villages, many exciting things can be purchased, and during the rainy season, the numerous waterfalls offer an alternative shower. At Easter, people from all over Ghana come to Kwahu to celebrate the biggest festival of the country. Nothing compares to this crazy event! Anyone planning on coming to Ghana around this time should not miss the Easter celebration.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Criminal Background Check

required

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

What's Included

What's Included

Services by You4Ghana e.V.

Included: Transfer from the airport to the accommodation, Placement in a single/double bedroom or in a host family, 3 meals a day, Electricity and water (can be unreliable in Ghana), Contribution to the projects, Starter package to prepare you for your stay, Support before your departure and throughout your whole stay, Organisation of trips, Ghanaian SIM-Card, Assistance with your visa application and extension, List of your fellow travellers, Certificate after your return

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Pick up from the airport to the accomodation provided. Driving time: 2-3 hours depending on traffic

Accommodation

In our volunteer houses up to 20 people can be accommodated in single or double bedrooms. Showers with running water and electricity are available. In addition, water tanks are available in case of water shortage. The rooms are lockable and equipped with mosquito protection.All houses have common areas for social gatherings and eating together. Located near the volunteer houses there are many bars where you can have a refreshing drink after work or celebrate with the locals on the weekends

Food & Beverages

Three meals a day are provided in our accommodations by our cook. She cooks a variation of European and Ghanaian food so you can get used to the Ghanaian cuisine.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

Start Date can be choosen freely!

Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 590€
50 weeks (max. stay) 4,810€
Average fees 121€/week

Program fees

121€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with You4Ghana e.V. during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

You4Ghana e.V.

Excellent 4.8 rating (25 reviews)

Agency - founded in 2015

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Torben

Spoken languages: English, German

About the project

You4Ghana offers socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

Meet your organization

Welcome to You4Ghana! We are happy you found your way to our page. We are offering socially committed people the opportunity to participate in volunteer projects in Ghana, while educating them about the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle.

According to our motto "Work & Grow", our aim is the long-term improvement of the quality of life of the people in our projects. We specifically focus on supplying people with clean drinking water, the construction of sanitation facilities, supporting the education sector, as well as working with children. At the same time it is important to us to create a dialogue between the volunteers and the residents. By working together in projects, both sides have a lot to learn from each other. Those who approach these people with respect will gain insight into a whole new world.


We own a volunteer house in which up to 20 volunteers can live together. For those who want to experience the Ghanaian culture and everyday life even more, we also offer accommodation in host families. Whatever you decide, one thing is certain: anyone who undertakes this journey with an open and tolerance attitude will have an unforgettable time and experience incredible things.


25 reviews · rating4.8

I worked in a hospital in Nkawkaw as a german student. Torben, our host, organized everything, so I had a very good time in the hospital. I learned a lot since most things work different than in Germany. Torben‘s family and everyone else living in the volunteer house were always very welcoming ...
Mats Partheymüller rating4.8

2020 at Assistant at a daycare center

Google Translator: Hello! My name is Mats and here I would like to present my experiences from my 6-week stay in Ghana. Before the trip: You can get important information about visas, pocket money, vaccinations, etc. from Torben personally. A mosquito net is recommended. There are also a limited ...
Roxana rating4.6

2020 at Assistant at a daycare center

I wanted to visit Ghana to geht to know the medical care in third world contries as well as the Culture and way of life of a Country so far away from where I grew up. ..
Irmi Arndt rating4.6

2020 at Assistant at a daycare center

I had a very exciting and special time working in a hosiptal in Nkawkaw. I found a lot new friends and got a different view of living. So thankfull that i have been there.<3 Wish to get back there every ...
Sina Bohland rating5

2019 at Assistant at a daycare center

Google Translator: With You4Ghana I was in Africa for the first time and had an incredibly good time. Through the organization, I was safely picked up from the airport and had other problems during my entire time in Ghana. The organization is very flexible and you can make a difference if you ...
Google Translator: I had the best time in Obo Kwahu with You4Ghana. Most of the time when I was in Ghana, I helped out in a primary school. But I also had the opportunity to look into other projects, such as the work in kindergarten or orphanage. There are several different projects so there is ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kwahu-Obomeng

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