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Support a Teacher

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
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Teach in one of our partners schools. The number of pupils in the classes is often very high. Assist the teacher or design your own lessons.

Our partner schools are located in a rural region of Ghana. There is a shortage of teachers in many schools. The classes are often very large (> 40 pupils). Many students don't get the attention and support which are necessary. Initially, the volunteers support the teachers with their work. ..

About the program

Our partner schools are located in a rural region of Ghana. There is a shortage of teachers in many schools. The classes are often very large (> 40 pupils). Many students don't get the attention and support which are necessary. Initially, the volunteers support the teachers with their work. After some time to get used to everything, school lessons can be created. In general, the subjects "English", "Mathematics" and "General Natural Sciences" are taught by the volunteers. However, exact details can be discussed with those responsible. Through the support of the volunteers, the teacher are relieved and the pupils get more attention. In addition, the volunteers should help to identify gifted children so that You4Ghana can support them financially if necessary. 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.

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you go to your school where you support the teacher with all tasks during the school day (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.). This includes teaching, checking homework and giving private tutoring. During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) you can come back to the Volunteer-House to eat ...

Typical day

After breakfast (6 a.m. - 8 a.m.) you go to your school where you support the teacher with all tasks during the school day (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.). This includes teaching, checking homework and giving private tutoring. During lunch break (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.) you can come back to the Volunteer-House to eat or you stay at school. 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)

Education Requirements

Maths, English, Physics, PE etc. at High School 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

Volunteers can start their program at anytime during the year!

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

Mina Wagner rating4.8

2023 at Support a Teacher

It was my first experinece abroad/volunteering abd I had the best six weeks ever. Everything was organized and someone picked me up from the airport. It felt super safe, everyone from the organization was super nice, helpful and always there for me. The work was a lot of fun and it was possible ...
Johannes Engelberg rating4.6

2023 at Support a Teacher

Man konnte super schöne Erfahrungen fürs Leben sammeln. Hinzu kam das immer ein Ansprechpartner zur Verfügung stand. Es war einfach sich zu orientieren. Muss man gemacht haben. *** english *** You could gain great experiences for life. In addition, there was always a contact person ...
Charlotte Berg rating5

2022 at Support a Teacher

In every aspect, the three months I spend with you4ghana were wonderful. Not only did I have a lot of fun, but the organization really helps where help is needed and also includes you in that. Everyone is very welcoming and supportive! Overall, it was a experience I will never ...
Lilly Peil rating5

2020 at Support a Teacher

I had a wonderful time in Ghana. We worked in the social development department in Mpraeso and learned a lot of new things about the country, the people and the way of working. We had the opportunity to build up our own project and we had all support from our Organisation and the Social Department. ..
Johannes Laakmann rating5

2017 at Support a Teacher

I had a wonderful time in Obo in Ghana. We built a toilet for a local school with a group of volunteers and took some trips around the country in our free time. Ghana offered great experiences, (spicy) food, beautiful landscapes, and a lot of amazing people (locals and volunteers) that i got to ...
Meine Zeit in Ghana bei Torben war absolut hervorragend. Die Betreuung und Hilfe vor Ort, um sich um sich im Land zurecht zu finden und eine tolle Zeit zu haben, waren wirklich super. Die Unterkunft im Volunteer House ist wärmstens zu empfehlen, da hier auch viele andere Volunteers (v.a. Deutsche) ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > Obo

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