Child Support Assistant

location
4 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

Highlights

  • Work alongside trained professionals in Ghana
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of living in local surrounding
  • Get international work experience and enhance your CV

Highlights

  • Work alongside trained professionals in Ghana
  • Experience the Ghanaian way of living in local surrounding
  • Get international work experience and enhance your CV
  • Make memories you will never forget on the weekends while traveling the beautiful country of Ghana
  • Get a detailed insight into the work of a grassroots NGO


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    We are looking for volunteers to support our project with focus on supporting vulnerable and sick children in Ghana trough financial and medical support.

    Empowering Communities: Care and Assistance for Deprived and Vulnerable Children (ECCACHILD). The Project targets marginalised children in communities, who have slipped through the net of government and social protection, by providing basic needs, education and health care.

    By identifying those in ...

    Over het programma

    Empowering Communities: Care and Assistance for Deprived and Vulnerable Children (ECCACHILD). The Project targets marginalised children in communities, who have slipped through the net of government and social protection, by providing basic needs, education and health care.

    By identifying those in serious need, AFAWI aims to ensure that educational and individual care is provided. The ECCACHILD project will work to expand the capabilities of vulnerable children and their families, whilst also empowering communities to strengthen and monitor long-term progress. 

    AFAWI therefore has been conducting interviews and assessments of vulnerable children in small communities in order to determine the needs of those children. From the initial investigation, it has been determined that many children in Ghana are in particular in need of basic educational and health support.  As Girls especially are likely to be out of school, AFAWI primary provides much needed support for school fees, school supplies, uniforms and transportation costs to ensure the access to education.

    Further some needs go beyond the educational support. We are thus working hand in hand with local officials and medical practitioners to conduct health screenings for children, that can identify previously undiagnosed problems. With proper diagnoses, we are able to assess needs very effectively and help parents and guardians to access available resources.

    Additionally AFAWI has identified one of the most effective ways to provide support for children through empowering their mothers and guardians. Working in conjunction with the Livelihood team, AFAWI strives to lift women out of poverty through targeted supporting of small business entrepreneurship. Go to the LIVELIHOOD project page to read more about how empowering women will ensure their children to get the education they deserve for a brighter future.

    As a volunteer, you will be supporting our experienced team in all the task mentioned above - be it in the office or on the field. 

    We can't wait to welcome you in Ghana!


    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

    As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

    Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    A working day (Mo-Thu) typically starts for our volunteers at 9:00 am at the office. 

    As the accommodation for our volunteers is located in the same building as our office space, the way to the work is often very short. 

    Depending on the daily task, the volunteers will either work in the office on planning the next project phase (including demand analyses) or write reports. We further offer internal trainings to our volunteers.

    On other days, the volunteers will go out in the schools for the field work, accompanied by our experienced staff. In this project this means helping with the data collection, the organisation of health screenings and the logistical support needed for the children. 

    The daily working routine is thereby very diverse as we are always trying to give our volunteers an overall insight into the work of a NGO. 

    We normally have a lunch break together on working days if possible and the day officially ends for our volunteers at 4pm. After that, the volunteers have time to explore the city on their own or take part in our activities  (such as language and cooking classes, games night etc.). 


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of swimming, ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During your stay with AFAWI you will have the possibility to explore all parts of Accra and the rest of the beautiful country of Ghana. The city thereby has a lot to offer when it comes to cultural activities and also it is located directly at the beach, which gives you the possibility of swimming, surfing etc. in your free time.

    Our team will assist you with the planning of your weekend travel options and accompany you if you are interested in. From waterfalls over hiking in the mountains,  beautiful lakes, long coastline and national parks of Ghana - there is a lot to see.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (vloeiend)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Vereiste documenten

    CV

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    We are constantly looking for volunteers to help our experienced staff with the planning, implementation and coordination of our projects. We are therefore looking for individuals having an active interest in gender equality and grassroots sustainable development work, and share our mission and vision. AFAWI welcomes everybody who seeks to make a real difference in this world and we will adjust the work of each person on their existing qualifications.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag en donderdag van 09:00 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door AFAWI

    AFAWI is not charging for the volunteer program itself. However, if you chose to stay in our accommodation facilities (which is recommended but not mandatory), the total cost are including: 


    • Air port pick up and drop off
    • Accommodation with AC and night security officer (incl. Electricity and water)
    • Lunch and Water (during workdays)
    • WIFI during working hours
    • Transportation to Project site
    • Registration Fee (one time 100 EUR)
    • Project Contribution for selected Project  (one time 100 EUR)
    • AFAWI Tshirt 
    • Twi Language Classes
    • Accra City Tour
    • Cultural Drumming and Dancing Class
    • Volunteer Intern Orientation Material
    • 24/7 support in Ghana by AFAWI staff members
    • Internal Trainings 
    • Travel assistance (organized Travel Tours are not included)

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kotoka International Airport

    One of our staff members is picking you up with the car at the airport in Accra when you arrive and will also drop you off on your departure day. You will recognize us on the airport with our T-shirt with an AFAWI Logo as well as a sign with your name.  The drive to our house is around 40 minutes. 

    Accomodatie

    Normally the volunteers stay in our accommodation facility in a shared room with one other person. However the amount of people in one room might be more (or less), depending on the season of the year and the number of volunteers we are receiving. 

    The bathroom and kitchen is shared. Cooking equipment is provided in the kitchen area. 

    There is an outside and inside eating area. 

    The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

    Eten & Drank

    The accommodation is mainly self organized by our volunteers, but our staff provides assistance with the general cleaning, as well as the provision of water and cooking of lunch during working days in the office. 

    The lunch and water during working days is included in the programme fee.

    Internet toegang

    Beperkte toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ghana. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ghana biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ghana dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ghana. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    There is no specific start date for our volunteers, but we encourage you to start at the beginning of a month! 
    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    4 weken (min. verblijf) 1.250€
    6 weken 1.650€
    50 weken (max. verblijf) 10.450€
    Gemiddelde kosten 260€/week

    Programmakosten

    260€ per week 4 - 50 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

    Betaalmethodes

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN


    Duurtijd

    4 - 50 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door AFAWI gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    AFAWI

    Perfect 4.6 rating (24 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2006

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Responsgraad onder het gemiddelde

    Gepresenteerd door

    Marlene

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Duits

    Over de organisatie

    AFAWI is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, that has been striving to narrow the gender gap and empower women and children in Ghana for over ten years.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, striving to narrow gender gaps and create opportunity and prosperity to empower women and children in Ghana for over 10 years. We strongly believe in sustainable development and strive for our projects to become self-reliant.

    AFAWI therefore takes a holistic approach to sustainable development through consulting and collaborating with communities to meet their needs and goals, to ensure projects will bring the most opportunity and success, to empower the communities as a whole.

     

    We believe in sharing ideas and collaborating with people to bring about real positive change. Together we can change our world! 


    MISSION

    ​To create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially women and children.

    VISION

    ​AFAWI seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.


    24 beoordelingen · rating4.6

    Diane Braid rating3.6

    2024 at Girls Empowerment

    AFAWI works on some very interesting and life changing projects. As a volunteer we did not actually do any hands on work, rather than watch observe and take photos to post on social media. The main objective from the charity is to raise awareness and funds to operate their projects. I was expecting ...
    Karina Gonzalez rating5

    2023 at Girls Empowerment

    As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women in Ghana, I can confidently say that my experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms by the staff The best part of my volunteering experience was the opportunity to work with the local community and ...
    Luisa Bell rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    I volunteered with AFAWI in Ghana for 2 weeks because I wanted to support a local NGO. During my stay at AFAWI, I had the opportunity to get to know different areas of the NGO, i.e. I helped with the field work in all ongoing projects and also got a detailed impression of the NGO management. All the ...
    Artur Arndt rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    Working at AFAWI as a volunteer was such a pleasure. I was given responsibility from day one and was being involved in different projects. The balance between fieldwork and office was just right. The field works really gave me new insight on what people go through. And in the office, I really ...
    Rowan Mobeck rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    Myself and my mother spent 3 weeks this November volunteering with AFAWI. We had an absolutely incredible time in Ghana and working with the AFAWI, creating so many amazing memories. One thing in particular that we enjoyed was working on Financial Literacy with a group of market ladies in Abokobi ...
    Carina Meineche Kristiansen rating5

    2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

    I had the privilege of volunteering with AFAWI in Ghana in Nov/Dec 2023. My experience was enriching on both personal and professional levels as it provided great insight into the work of a local NGO. Working closely with a local Ghanaian NGO and the women in the community allowed me to gain ...

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