• No Poverty
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Gender Equality

Community Development Internship

location
4 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Excellent 4.8  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate
Volunteer project with the highest quality. This project sets unprecedented standards in quality - an unparalleled level of excellence.

Highlights

  • Become part of a team working on developing sustainable empowerment initiatives
  • Gain practical experience needed for a career in social impact
  • Opportunity to complete online courses endorsed by the University of Richmond in the United States
  • Gain access to a job portal upon successful completion of this internship
  • Experience the Ghanaian culture and see some historical sights

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Gain skills needed for a career in social impact when you join this community development internship in Ghana.

Travel to Ghana to the culturally rich village of Kokrabite and work on critical community development initiatives. 
Contribute directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #4 Quality Education, #6 Clean Water and Sanitation, #8 Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequality and #12 Reduced ...

About the program

Travel to Ghana to the culturally rich village of Kokrabite and work on critical community development initiatives. 
Contribute directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #4 Quality Education, #6 Clean Water and Sanitation, #8 Economic Growth, #10 Reduced Inequality and #12 Reduced Consumption and Production.

As an intern you could expect to be involved in the following activities:
  • classroom support
  • developing new extra curricular activities for local schools 
  • hosting vocational training workshops focusing on healthcare, gender equality, professional skills development, international development
  • Arts and craft sessions with nursery and junior school students 
The focus of your project will depend on the needs of the local community as well as our project partners at the time of travel. 

You will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to the development of the community in Thailand.

Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.

This internship includes three online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States:

  • Community Development
  • Leadership Training
  • Career Development

After successful completion of this internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal.

Get in touch for more information!

Typical day

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Work in the community 
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Workshops
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time

As an intern, you will have weekly sessions with you mentor 

Typical day

Participants are expected to remain flexible as project work changes based on weather as well as needs of our project partners.

Estimated Schedule:
8-10am: Work in the community 
12pm: Lunch
1pm - 4pm: Workshops
6pm: Dinner
9pm: Bed Time

As an intern, you will have weekly sessions with you mentor 

Free-time activities

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


These side trips are ...

Free-time activities

By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.


These side trips are not included in the program fee but are highly recommended:

  • Kakum National Park 

  • Elmina

  • Cape Coast Festival 

  • National Museum and centre for cultural research 

  • Bojo Beach 

  • Makola Market 

  • Fort San Antonio

  • Mole National Park 

  • Whitewashed Castle


The possibilities are endless!

We also now include cultural/local experiences. These experiences will take place once every 4 weeks. 

These activities may include: 

  • Participate in a cultural food exchange
  • Join an evening of West African dance and drumming 
  • Learn to make Ghanaian fruit smoothies'
  • Trek up Kokrobite Mountain
  • Learn to surf on Kokrobite Beach
  • Enjoy a Ghanaian fish BBQ on the beach
  • Learn the history of the transatlantic slave trade
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cape Coast

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

Required Documents

Medical form and Passport copy

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

No specific skills required, all training is provided online 8 weeks prior to program start date.

Time Commitment

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

What's Included

What's Included

Services by GVI

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 24-hour emergency phone
  • 24-hour in-country support
  • Access to Alumni Services and Discounts
  • Airport pick-up (unless otherwise stated)
  • All necessary project equipment and materials
  • All necessary project training by experienced staff
  • Location orientation
  • Long term experienced staff
  • Meals while on project (except on work placements for long term internships)
  • Safe and basic accommodations (usually shared)
  • Welcome meeting

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Additional drinks and gratuities
  • Extra local excursions
  • Flights
  • International and domestic airport taxes
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Personal items and toiletries
  • Police or background check
  • Visa costs (where necessary)

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Airport pickup is included from Kotoka Airport within specified time period.

Accommodation

Facilities may be more basic than you are accustomed to please travel with an open mind and a willingness to adapt to local conditions. Participants will live in a home and share rooms with other participants.

Food & Beverages

Meals are included and participants will take it in turns to cook meals for the group. Dietary requirements can be catered for. There is a local supermarket for snacks.

Internet Access

Limited 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

2024

  • 09 Nov 2024
  • 23 Nov 2024
  • 07 Dec 2024
  • 21 Dec 2024
2025
  • 04 Jan 2025
  • 18 Jan 2025
  • 01 Feb 2025
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  • 26 Apr 2025
  • 10 May 2025
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  • 07 Jun 2025
  • 21 Jun 2025
  • 05 Jul 2025
  • 19 Jul 2025
  • 02 Aug 2025
  • 16 Aug 2025
  • 30 Aug 2025
  • 13 Sep 2025
  • 27 Sep 2025
  • 11 Oct 2025
  • 25 Oct 2025
  • 08 Nov 2025
  • 22 Nov 2025
  • 06 Dec 2025
  • 20 Dec 2025

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

Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 3,195€
6 weeks 3,895€
8 weeks 4,595€
10 weeks 5,245€
12 weeks (max. stay) 5,995€
Average fees 649€/week

Program fees

649€ per week 4 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 12 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 GVI during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

GVI

Excellent 4.8 rating (221 reviews)

Agency - founded in 1998

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Bianca

Spoken languages: English

About the project

GVI tackles critical local and global issues by operating award-winning education and training programs on sustainable development projects around the world.

Meet your organization

Founded in 1998, GVI runs programs in 21 locations, in 13 countries around the world, each manned by our own staff and aligned to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or UN SDGs as well as the objectives of local partners. We welcome participants from all around the world and help facilitate their development into global citizens. This is how we achieve our mission of building a global network of people united by their passion to make a difference.


We are truly a global family brought together by our dedication to long-term positive impact. At the root of our success is our commitment to investing in authentic, meaningful connections with one another, which is why mutual respect and trust are central to our operations. Although we respond with empathy to difficult situations, we believe that most circumstances can benefit from taking a light-hearted approach. By sharing stories of local achievement with our teams worldwide we build the momentum to catapult us toward our vision for the future.

221 reviews · rating4.8

Mary Christensen rating5

2024 at Community Development Internship

GVI is a passionate organization that works diligently to promote life long learners and explorers. As an intern with GVI, I was able to explore the culture of my country of choice, serve a purpose greater than myself, and meet friends all around the world. I highly recommend this program to anyone ...
Genevieve rating4.2

2023 at Community Development Internship

In October 2023 I worked on the GVI Nepal Community Development internship for 4 weeks. During my time I worked one to one with the women’s empowerment project to teach computer literacy skills as well as English language skills in a group and one on one setting. The work was very rewarding as I ...
Teagan van Mulligen rating5

2022 at Community Development Internship

I had such an amazing time in Ghana. I met so many other great people who were volunteering or staff of GVI. I made friends for life with some of them. My program was so great working with kids every day and being able to watch them grow in their English, Math, Science, etc. The community Kokrobite ...
Madison Lanier rating5

2021 at Community Development Internship

When I decided to do an International Development Internship with GVI Ghana I thought I knew what I was getting into. I could not have predicted or imagined all of the amazing experiences I had in Kokrobite, Ghana. Not only did I have an amazing experience culturally in Ghana, I was able to connect ...
Aimee Richards rating4.4

2021 at Community Development Internship

Going to Ghana I signed for the teaching programme and I am so unbelievably grateful that I did, i stayed with my class for 13 weeks and I got to watch them improve and grow and it was the most rewarding feeling I’ve ever had. I have fallen in love with everything about this place- the people , ...
Killian Daly rating4.4

2021 at Community Development Internship

What an experience! In October of this year, I spent six weeks in Kokrobite with GVI Ghana. It was genuinely six of the best weeks of my life. Matt, Zen and all the staff on base are so welcoming. It's literally as if they are welcoming you into their family. You have everything you need on base; ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Kokrabite

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