Orphanage Assistant

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastic 4.5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Excellent response rate

Highlights

  • Travel with us during free time, see all of the beauty that Ghana has to offer:
  • Stay together with the other volunteers in a dedicated host house, making bonds that will last a lifetime.
  • Contribute to the sustainable development of Ghana by taking part in grassroots projects that fill gaps identified by the community.
  • Make an impact where it is needed while expanding your skillset.
  • Live in a beautiful seaside town with so much history to take in.


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Volunteers support the children in their daily needs at the orphanage, helping them in their studies and guiding them. Volunteers will act as staff support.

Volunteers support the children in their daily needs at the orphanage, helping them in their studies and guiding them. Volunteers will act as staff support to help with daily tasks that the local staff is overwhelmed to complete. The volunteers will also inspire the children by creating exciting ...

About the program

Volunteers support the children in their daily needs at the orphanage, helping them in their studies and guiding them. Volunteers will act as staff support to help with daily tasks that the local staff is overwhelmed to complete. The volunteers will also inspire the children by creating exciting activities for the children to do in their spare time, keeping them motivated and helping to create a safe and nurturing environment for the children to flourish. The workers and the volunteers are working together in a team, so it is necessary to be a team player and open minded to the Ghanaian culture. Being friendly, creative, spontaneous and for sure interested in the Ghanaian culture is essential for volunteering in the orphanage. Every day is different with new and exciting tasks and challenges. The children are looking forward to playing games and spend time with you!


Typical day

In the morning the most of the children will be in school. Therefore volunteers have the opportunity to stay in the orphanage and do tasks like bathing, feeding, dressing and playing with the babies and toddlers or to assist the teachers in the school nearby the orphanage in the subjects English, ...

Typical day

In the morning the most of the children will be in school. Therefore volunteers have the opportunity to stay in the orphanage and do tasks like bathing, feeding, dressing and playing with the babies and toddlers or to assist the teachers in the school nearby the orphanage in the subjects English, Mathematics and Science. Educational activities can be introduced by the volunteers as well for a nurturing learning environment. The school going children will return to the orphanage around 1 pm. Volunteers will help to prepare lunch and rest time. The timetable for the rest of the day always includes exciting activities, such as sports, dances, art, cultural activities and watching films. To ensure success in their studies, volunteers will also take time to help individual children with their homework. Volunteers will then help the children wind down from an exciting day and help to prepare them for the next busy morning. Volunteers can choose to work in the morning or in the afternoon.


Free-time activities

Cape Coast is one of the most culturally and historically significant places in Ghana. Visit sites such as the Cape Coast Slave Castle or one of the many forts in the area.


History not your thing? Instead travel around the area and take in the beautiful scenery, learn to surf, play football with the ...

Free-time activities

Cape Coast is one of the most culturally and historically significant places in Ghana. Visit sites such as the Cape Coast Slave Castle or one of the many forts in the area.


History not your thing? Instead travel around the area and take in the beautiful scenery, learn to surf, play football with the locals, hike, or just hang out on the beach. With so much to do filling your free time will not be hard! 


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

CV and motivation letter

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 Volunteer With Ghana

The amount paid above covers the documents for applying for the visa, project fees, accommodation, transportation, and food. Part of fees will also go towards donations, paying for school fees and school supplies for children who can not afford it so that they can stay in school and paying for hospital bills for those who can not afford it.

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

Volunteer will send us their flight details and we will be at the airport waiting for their arrival. We will pick up the individuals from the airport and take them to the hotel if arrival is in the late evening. If the volunteers arrive during the day they will be taken directly to the host house in Cape Coast, unless otherwise requested.

Accommodation

Volunteers stay in a fully furnished house, typically 3 or 4 to a room, but rooms can be adjusted for privacy if desired but will incur extra fees.  The house is equipped fully, with electricity, internet, piped water and a fully stocked kitchen. The house is a 10-minute drive from the center of town.

Food & Beverages

Food will be provided for breakfast and dinner, volunteers are responsible for their own lunch. The menu can be adjusted based upon dietary restriction. Local and continental food will be provided at all times.

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

Volunteers will be met at the airport in Accra and taken to the host family in Cape Coast. In Cape Coast volunteers will have an orientation where your coordinator will help acclimate the volunteers to the Ghanaian culture,  tour the capital city and give a project introduction. The host house is equipped with all furnishing and amenities including consistent internet. The complete stay at our host house includes breakfast and dinner for the duration of the stay. Upon completion of the volunteer program, a certificate of completion will be awarded. Start and end dates are extremely flexible as we work with volunteers to find the best length for them while supporting the continuous nature of the program.

Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 1,143€
6 weeks 1,640€
12 weeks 3,132€
50 weeks (max. stay) 9,941€
Average fees 242€/week

Program fees

242€ 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 Volunteer With Ghana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Volunteer With Ghana

Fantastic 4.5 rating (15 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2017

Verified by Volunteer World

  Excellent response rate

Coordinated by

Albrin

Spoken languages: German, English

About the project

Based in Cape Coast, we work within the local community filling in gaps they have. This includes in orphanages, schools, hospitals and social welfare offices.

Meet your organization

What we do?

We take the needs of the community, led by community members, to create programs that fill the gaps needed in Orphanages, Hospitals, Schools, and Social Welfare offices in the Cape Coast region. We allow our volunteers to bring their knowledge and skills to begin to assist community leads in each project, from there, the volunteer's own skillset is expanded through cultural exchange. The injection of new knowledge and passion allows for the community leads and volunteers to work together to ensure a sustainable project that provides benefits a lot longer than a single volunteer stay.


Where we work?


We work in the Cape Coast Region of Ghana. Ghana, and especially Cape Coast is extremely safe and welcoming to foreigners. Ghanian culture is extremely welcoming to guests. We are also blessed to be based in one of the most picturesque regions of Ghana, directly on the Gulf of Guinea. Bursting with History, Cape Coast also home to the Cape Coast Castle and other historic monuments central to the story of Ghana.

Some vaccines are required, we suggest a consultation with a travel doctor pre-departure.


Our Vision


Our Vision is to be guided and led by local needs and leaders in order to create a happier, superior Cape Coast Region, improving the community how those who live in the community see fit.


Our Goals


Our goals are constantly changing as we are inspired by those in our community and our volunteers spending time in our programs. The grass-roots nature of all of our programs makes the individual of the goals to the program. The overarching goal is clear, to lift those in our community desiring to make change up using the skills and abilities of our volunteers for sustainable change. The goal of our orphanage program is to make the daily lives of orphans in our community smoother so they can learn, play and develop. At the hospital, we have the goal of improving our local health care system through injecting knowledge and passion into existing gaps. In our schools, we have the goal of giving teachers a boost to improve their ability to educate our youth.


Who are we looking for?

We are looking for passionate people who want to make a difference and know that their difference is sustainable and what the community actually needs. Volunteers who are looking to develop their skills through a process of cultural exchange, while bringing their own specialized skill set to the table.


Why Us? 


We not only provide our volunteers with a stressfree experience by ensuring our volunteers have a safe place to stay at our lodging house, as well have the meals and transport that they need. We also provide the unique opportunity to live and travel culturally like a Ghanian with our experienced travel guides on staff to guide volunteers every step of the way. We also ensure that our programs are lead by those who benefit from them and will continue to drive positive results, the community.  


15 reviews · rating4.5

Prince Creppy rating5

2024 at Orphanage Assistant

Volunteering with Volunteer with Ghana in Cape Coast was an incredibly enriching and unforgettable experience. Here are some highlights from my time there: Cape Coast is a vibrant and historic city with a rich cultural heritage. The beautiful beaches and friendly locals make it an ideal place for ...
Anthony Lee rating3

2023 at Orphanage Assistant

The Volunteer with Ghana experience will be one that I will never forget, I'll break down the experience in two parts The first part that is most important is that of the orphanage itself. I volunteered with an orphanage in Nkanfoa which is near Cape Coast. This is different from the orphanage that ...
Carla Boettger rating4.4

2019 at Orphanage Assistant

I had 6 amazing months living in Cape Coast. The work with the children was a pleasure for me! My tasks were to help them with their homework’s, playing with them after school, washing their clothes, feeding the smaller ones and a lot more..! In my free time i did a lot of activities with other ...
Kajsa rating4.4

2019 at Orphanage Assistant

To be a Volunteer with „Volunteer with Ghana“ was one of the best experiences I‘ve made. I have loved it to be in the orphanage, to spend time with the kids and surround them with love. Trough „Volunteer with Ghana“ I was able to get to know the local Culture and they showed me a lot of ...
Michael Warren rating5

2023 at Street Kids Soccer

I had an incredible time volunteering with the "Street Kids Football" program in Cape Coast - it was one of the best trips I've ever taken in my life. Thank you to Albrin, James, Rocky, and Benjamin for making my experience special. They helped set me up with incredible volunteer opportunities and ...
Alessandro Frione rating5

2023 at Street Kids Soccer

My girlfriend and I recently had the privilege of spending two weeks in Cape Cost, Ghana, volunteering with the local NGO “Volunteering with Ghana” - it has been one of the most incredible experiences of our lives! The NGO's mission, their dedication to making a positive impact, and the ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Cape Coast

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