• Good Health And Well-Being

Film, Photography, Drama & Documentary Assistance

location
3 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Very Good 4.3  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Help make a difference in the lives of underprivileged and deprived communities in Ghana, by helping document their daily challenges and aspirations through meaningful film and documentaries
  • Have the opportunity to meet chiefs and community elders, and learn about the various cultures and experience the culture through the eyes of the Community you are helping
  • Use your knowledge, skills and experience in film, photography and documentary to address and flight social injustice
  • Become part of the Community and the culture, and experience a different way of life.
  • Experience Ghana even more fully by getting an insider's understanding of the country.You can explore the country with the other volunteers during your free time and make memories of a lifetime

Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Help give a voice to the voiceless in underprivileged communities in Africa through films and documentaries. Inspire and empower communities by addressing social issues.

This project is open to anyone who is passionate about addressing Social and economic issues and injustices through film, arts ,photography ,drama and documentary in Africa. Work with a team of volunteers to help capture real life issues and challenges faced by people living in deprived and poor ...

About the program

This project is open to anyone who is passionate about addressing Social and economic issues and injustices through film, arts ,photography ,drama and documentary in Africa. Work with a team of volunteers to help capture real life issues and challenges faced by people living in deprived and poor communities. Help create shot films and documentaries to create awareness to help improve the lives of underprivileged people in Ghana. 

Some of the social issues you can help address are:
1) Child Marriage
2) Female genital mutilation 
3) Child trafficking and child labor 
4) Child rights and abuse education 
5) Domestic abuse
6) Child homelessness 
7) Right to education awareness 
8) climate change and environmental awareness 
9) Human rights Advocacy 

You can also use your passion and knowledge to inspire and motivate young people in poor and rural communities to express and Explore their creative side in the field of creative art, drama and more. Help them expire to achieve more for themselves.

We also welcome volunteers who are passionate about theater, drama and arts. you can use your knowledge and experience to draw attention to global issues and to educate. Theater, drama and arts is a universal and the best way to educate children and the community as a whole.

You can also help teach young people the arts of photography and film making at our Community schools and children centers.

You can also help promote local enterprises and businesses through short films and documentaries. Help them get the necessary exposure they need to help expand the local economy to help improve the quality of life of the people.

You can also help promote the local tourism and culture through film and documentaries 

Typical day

Your day starts after breakfast which is 8:am in the morning. you will be working with a team of volunteers and our project coordinators. As a team you will decide which issues you will like your project to focus on and address. You will meet with local chiefs, community elders, youth groups and the ...

Typical day

Your day starts after breakfast which is 8:am in the morning. you will be working with a team of volunteers and our project coordinators. As a team you will decide which issues you will like your project to focus on and address. You will meet with local chiefs, community elders, youth groups and the necessary government authorities to interview them to get an insight and gather information for your project. 

Your day is divided into two parts: You will be in the field from 8am to 1pm working in the community interviewing, filming and getting all the information you need. Then you come back to the volunteer house for a lunch break. Then from 2:pm to 4:30pm you will be working in the office with your team putting together all the information you got from the field and also discuss and plan what you will be doing the next day. After 4:30pm you have the rest of the day to yourself to explore the community with your fellow volunteers. 

Free-time activities

VOLUNTEER GET THE WEEKENDS OFF TO GO ON TRIPS AND EXPLORE GHANA; Ghana has so much to offer volunteers with its rich culture, festivals, food, art & craft centers, castles & forts, long sandy beaches, national parks, waterfalls, rain forest and other interesting places to visit. Volunteers who come ...

Free-time activities

VOLUNTEER GET THE WEEKENDS OFF TO GO ON TRIPS AND EXPLORE GHANA; Ghana has so much to offer volunteers with its rich culture, festivals, food, art & craft centers, castles & forts, long sandy beaches, national parks, waterfalls, rain forest and other interesting places to visit. Volunteers who come to Ghana experience these even more fully by getting an insider's understanding of the country. Every weekend we organize trips for our volunteers to travel throughout Ghana to experience the Ghanaian cultural and explore. 

Our program is an excellent opportunity to combine adventurous foreign travel with a worthwhile job as a volunteer. Above all, this is an unrivaled opportunity to gain an insight into a completely different culture and way of life. Our projects are not all about work, volunteers get opportunities to explore this beautiful part of West Africa. Elmina and Cape Coast Castle, Kakum National Park, Wli waterfalls and Nzulezo Stilt Village are all within few hours from the community you will be staying in, Ghana offers an array of varying cultures and landscapes including national parks and stunning rain-forests

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)

Nationality Restrictions

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

Other Skills

All you need is basic knowledge in photography, arts, film and documentaries. you don't need to be an expert ,just basic knowledge to be able to help or assist . You can still join if you don't have any knowledge or experience but your responsibility will be limited until you learn from our local team and volunteers

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 16:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Dream Africa Care Foundation

The fees covers three meals a day, bottle water after meals, airport pick up, orientation, in country support 24/7, a local Simard, toiletries and 24 hours internet access so that you can keep in touch with family and friends back home. Part of the fees also goes to paying our local project coordinators and supporting our Community projects like Orphanage and school.

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Our driver and a staff member will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the volunteer house or host family where you will staying. The airport is only 35 minutes from the volunteer house, so our driver will pick you up from the airport anytime of the day or night you arrive. After you book your flight please send us your flight details so that our driver can be at the airport in time to pick you up.

Accommodation

You can choose to stay with a local host family or stay in our volunteer house. It depends on the location where you want to be placed. Our main location is the volunteer house in Accra, where you will be living with around 16 other volunteers from all over the world. Both our host family accommodations and volunteer house is located in a very safe area in Ghana.

Food & Beverages

We have a cook in the volunteer house who prepares three meals a day for all the volunteers. We will prepare special food for you if you need to follow a special diet. The food is mostly western, but If you are a vegetarian or have any allergies this is taken into account when we arrange your placement. We also offer local dishes to our volunteers. If you are placed in a host family you might have more local dishes. Each meal comes with bottled drinking water.

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

Our projects run throughout the year so you can choose to join us anytime of the year that is suitable for you. The airport is only 35 minutes from our volunteer house, so anytime you arrive our driver will be there to pick you up from the airport. All you have to do is to send us your flight details and our driver will be at the airport to pick you up. The driver will be waiting for you at the Airport arrival hall wearing a Dream Africa Care Foundation T-shirt and holding a cardboard with your name written on it.
Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

3 weeks (min. stay) 750€
6 weeks 1,500€
10 weeks 2,500€
18 weeks 4,500€
50 weeks (max. stay) 12,500€
Average fees 250€/week

Program fees

250€ per week 3 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

3 - 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 Dream Africa Care Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Dream Africa Care Foundation

Very Good 4.3 rating (73 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2006

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Gloria

Spoken languages: English

About the project

A teaching project in one of the poorest districts of Accra. You can can either teach in the preschool or the primary school or work as a care giver.

Meet your organization

Who we are

Dream Africa Care Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan; volunteer NGO (non-governmental organization) registered in Ghana under number G24, 482. Dream Africa Care Foundation (DACF) seeks to promote the general wellbeing and the development of Ghanaians through humanitarian work; we seek to practically and effectively initiate, implement and enhance programs and activities that would in the long run go to benefit the communities that we choose to work with. We provide diverse range of opportunities to people around the world who want to become part of our volunteer community in Ghana.

Dream Africa Care Foundation assists rural and urban communities by providing support and services in such areas as education, health, and the environment, as well as help in times of natural or man-made disaster. Dream Africa Care Foundation enables volunteers through motivation, encouragement, and support to initiate and implement projects for communities in need.

Mission and Purpose

Our mission at Dream Africa Care Foundation is to support sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing volunteer and responsible adventure travel programs that educate, inspire and result in more active global citizens.

Why Dream Africa Care Foundation?

Our volunteer programs are unique in every way. Our staffs are working year-round, ensuring that you are volunteering with a project that interests you and is contributing directly to the goals of each community. No other short-term international volunteer program has such a global presence and community-centered approach toward volunteering abroad.

To most effectively support you and the local projects we work with, Dream Africa Care Foundation is part of the community, working in partnership with grassroots organizations. With so many hundreds of people relying on us worldwide, we are excellence in everything we do. It's what every volunteer and each local community we work with deserves.

What makes Dream Africa Care Foundation so unique?

  • Program Quality
  • Dedication to Safety
  • Volunteer Impact
  • Pre-Departure Support
  • In-country Support
  • Our Approach

Our Volunteers

Dream Africa Care Foundation wants you to be more than a tourist; we want you to interact with the local culture and community you are visiting. 
Whether you are a student trying to gain academic credit and working experience, or a professional looking for that meaningful vacation or corporate team building retreat, or a retiree that wants to revive your life in another exotic destination. We offer volunteer, intern & travel programs that will fit anyone's schedule, interests and passions.

73 reviews · rating4.3

Francesco Romano rating4.8

2024 at Child Care and Child Supporter

I participated in a 4-week volunteer program in Accra, Ghana, with the Child Care and Child Supporter at the Dream Africa Care Foundation, and I can say it was a life-changing experience. The project, focused on supporting children's shelters, allowed me to provide direct assistance to the little ...
Sofia SELZMAN rating4

2024 at Medical Health Care

Definitely glad I did this! There are a lot of great things to say but here are some things to be aware of when forming expectations- -it's best to do the medical project if you are already trained (maybe pre-med). You get dropped off in a department of your choosing but then are completely on your ...
kira Smith rating3.6

2024 at Assistant for Medical Work

I stayed in Ghana for 6 weeks and spent my time volunteering at maternity and neonatal units at 2 different local hospitals. At first, the culture shock I experienced was intense. Everything is different; the smells, the food, the housing and the heat all make a big impact on how you will adjust. As ...
Sebastian Krantz Simonsen rating3.6

2024 at Assistant for Medical Work

I had for a long time wished to contribute to charity and volunteering to get some more meaningful perspectives and dimensions to my everyday life and I found Volunteer World who connected me to Dream Africa Care Foundation which seemed to be an interesting organization. I was told by relatives that ...
Matteo Parlanti rating3.2

2024 at Assistant for Medical Work

If you're looking for a different experience, with traditions, culture, and values completely unlike what you're used to, this is definitely an experience for you. I would absolutely recommend the experience, but not for the medical project. I applied for the medical project for 2 weeks. When you ...
Nicoline Zaal rating3

2024 at Medical Health Care

The hospital was great, nice people and they appreciated the help from volunteers. The volunteer house needs a lot of attention in very different ways. The pick up from the airport is done by a driver, he asked for money from a lot of volunteers, but your pick up is included in the price. When ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Accra

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