Schoolies Adventure in West Africa

location
2 - 8 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Fantastisch 4.5  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • A perfect blend of volunteer, travel, adventure & cultural immersion
  • A fully structured, safe and all inclusive experience
  • The best value & most affordable adventure provider with no sacrifices in quality
  • Adventure itinerary, activities & duration easily tailored to your needs & wants
  • OGVO will ensure a true authentic West African experience for your group in Ghana


Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Families
Groepen

Over het programma

Join us on one of the most unique, off the beaten path & sustainable Schoolies Adventures available anywhere on the planet! This is Schoolies, Done Different.

Adventure Essentials

Organise your 15 days school adventure to Ghana today! Teachers/group leader’s travel free and your 15 days in Ghana will be fully structured, inclusive and led by our experienced team. Your first day will have you arrive in Accra before travelling to Kumasi for your ...

Over het programma

Adventure Essentials

Organise your 15 days school adventure to Ghana today! Teachers/group leader’s travel free and your 15 days in Ghana will be fully structured, inclusive and led by our experienced team. Your first day will have you arrive in Accra before travelling to Kumasi for your orientation into life in Ghana. You’ll get to make a real impact on rural communities in Ghana by working side-by-side with local villagers to build a house for a deserving family. Expect to get your hands dirty hammering nails, sawing wood, digging holes & entertaining local village kids. You’ll also work on a grassroots outreach project to provide clean water, emergency medical care, sanitation facilities and free education to remote communities. After a few days giving back to the rural communities, it will be time to head north to Mole National Park for a couple days adventure including safari, waterfalls and monkeys.

Your second week will see you continue work on house build & work on a grassroots outreach project to provide clean water, emergency medical care, sanitation facilities and free education to remote communities in Ghana, before finishing with more adventure travel and some R&R in Cape Coast and Oasis beach. Cultural activities will be provided throughout including drumming, dancing & an art class. Everything is included in your 15 day Schoolies Adventure expedition from the airport transfers and meals to accommodation, entrance fees and cultural activities. 

SAMPLE ITINERARY:

Day 1-2: Arrival & travel to Kumasi, Ashanti region

Akwaaba! You will arrive at Kotoka International Airport (Accra International Airport). On arrival into Accra International Airport, you will be greeted by a staff of OGVO who will be easily visible in his OGVO T-Shirt.

You will be taken straight to our partner hostel near the airport. The journey will take around 20 minutes. The taxi ride will provide you with your first glimpses of this amazing country.

Day 2 will start with a good breakfast at the hostel followed by the journey north to the city of Kumasi. This will be our base for the volunteering segments of the expedition. The bus will be a comfortable and safe way to travel. The journey takes around 4-5 hours and our local team will accompany you. Some of the views along the way are breath-taking.

The rest of the day will be relaxed and informal. The team will be on hand to show you around the local community. In addition, they can help you pick up any amenities you may need for the rest of the day.

Day 3: Orientation

Your orientation as a volunteer in Ghana will begin on day 3. We’ll kick the day off by introducing you to the local area and projects. In addition, our team will teach you how to locate every essential you may need during your time.

The next part of the induction day will be based around learning the cultures of the Asante people. Enjoy some very unique Ghanaian experiences as you visit the Manhyia Palace and Kejetia Market. More specifically, you will have the opportunity to explore Kumasi’s most bustling market and tour Manhyia Palace. With about 11,000 stalls, the open-air market is a great place to pick up some traditional Ashanti kente cloth, food, spices and toiletries. In addition, the Palace museum will give you the chance to view some well-preserved artefacts of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Our team will assist you with any currency exchange and help you pick-up anything you may require. We’ll be sure to have a traditional Ghanaian lunch across the day too! The theoretical part of your orientation will then make up the rest of your induction day. Our team will go through important health and safety information to follow during your time as a volunteer in Ghana. We’ll teach you more about the way of life in West Africa, cultural differences and the local community. In the same vein, our team will also try to teach you the basics of the main language in Ghana, Twi. Finally, we will also provide you with a guide on what your coming days in Ghana will look like.

Day 4-6: House Build, Outreach Project & Cultural Activities

Trek out to a remote village where the build site is located & start laying the groundwork that will become the foundations of the house. If you’ve never swung a hammer or used a saw before don’t worry, the locals will have you Bunnings-ready in no time!

After busy mornings house build work, it will be time for a well-earned Ghanaian lunch to top up energy levels. After lunch, you will spend a little time preparing and then departing for your afternoon outreach project. As part of a wider group, you will perform much needed outreach work on our mobile outreach project, including building water wells & toilets, providing emergency medical care and emergency rice drops to families in need. On each of your evenings in Kumasi, we will provide cultural and fun activities for you to enjoy. This will allow you to immerse yourself into the Ghanaian culture and lifestyle further and ensure your days remain action-packed! Examples will include a drumming lesson, traditional African dance class etc.

NOTE: There will also be plenty of village kids around so be prepared to play a lot of football or volleyball.

Day 7-8: Mole National Park, Kintampo Waterfalls, Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary

At 5am on day 7, you will depart for the 7 hour journey north to Mole National Park. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel located in the centre of the national park. Currently, it is the only standing hotel to be surrounded by the natural habitat of wildlife in the national park. After getting settled the group will have lunch and sit by the pool or if you would like to swim feel free!

By mid-afternoon, you will climb atop the jeep for the 2 hour safari in search of these beautiful creatures in their home. After finishing the jeep-top safari you will go back to the hotel for the evening meal. Once night falls, we will go to the nearby village of Larabanga to participate in some traditional drumming and dancing of the Northern Region.

At 7am on day 8, everyone will meet for another 2 hour safari on foot. You will walk through the jungle to encounter first- hand the route taken by many species of antelope, see the monkeys swinging through the trees, and the elephants bathing one another in the natural waters of the land.

Following the walking safari, you will have breakfast and depart from the hotel to continue on the expedition. First stop will be at the Larabanga Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in West Africa, to learn about the Muslim traditions and the importance it holds in their tribe. The next stop is Kintampo Waterfalls; here you can enjoy a refreshing swim under the crashing waters. 

Lastly, you will take a walk on the wild side feeding the monkeys of Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary out of your hands! We will finish the day with the travel back to the accommodation in Kumasi ready to begin week 2 of your Ghana adventure!

Day 9-12: House Build, Outreach Project & Cultural Activities Continue

After a couple of days full of sightseeing and exploring, it’s time to continue our house build work & Outreach Project in Kumasi. The projects will run in the same structure as week 1 with both morning and afternoon house build & outreach project sessions and lunch provided in between. The morning session will see us finish off the hard work we started in week one at the house builds work.

The afternoon project structure will remain the same as it was in week 1 as your outreach project. You will hopefully feel more acclimatised and accustomed to the outreach project setting after settling in and building bonds with the communities and local staff during your first week. The morning project will usually last around 2-3 hours. The afternoon project will also run for a similar time period.

Evening activities will continue to follow as well as dinner in the evenings to keep your energy levels topped up! Such cultural activities will include an art class, local market tour, pizza night and a briefing about your upcoming Cape Coast trip!

Day 13-14: Cape Coast, Canopy Walkway & Oasis Beach

After working hard volunteering in Kumasi, it’s now time to play hard for your final few days in Ghana as we head off on one more Ghanaian adventure expedition! We will leave Kumasi at 5am on day 13 and head down to the south of Ghana.

Our first calling point will be a visit to Cape Coast Castle. The tour is a fascinating but harrowing experience and an insight into horrific human cruelty. Thousands upon thousands of West African men and women were imprisoned within the castle’s dungeons, in the most inhumane conditions, before passing the ‘Door of No Return’ and being shipped off to the Americas. You will get to experience the thrilling feeling of walking the same steps as the African slaves in the dungeons out to the door of no return. Be prepared to learn about the shocking history of Ghana’s slave fortresses and their significance to modern-day Ghana.

The morning of day 14 offers a chance for a nice lie-in! You are welcome to awake at any time today as the beach awaits you. If you are up for an early morning we invite you to join us for the opportunity to pull in the nets of the local fishermen. Once the nets are in you can encounter many species of sea life including swordfish and tuna to squid and large manta ray!

The day is spent on the beach soaking up the sun, getting that tan that everyone at home expects you to return with. There are many souvenir shops locally where the local people love to show off their work! Throughout the day, based on the tide, we will take a surfing class. We can’t wait to capture videos of you up on that surfboard in the sea off the coast of Ghana! For our final night in Ghana, we will come together over a bonfire and enjoy some traditional drumming, dancing and singing!

Day 15: Accra & Hometime

Sadly, all good things must come to an end. We will arrive back at Accra International Airport in good time for your flight home. Should the flight schedule allow, we will visit one or two points of interest in Accra on your final day in Ghana. This will include the Accra mall and Jamestown Lighthouse. It’s been a great two weeks!


Dagelijkse activiteiten

We have put together a sample 15 day itinerary that incorporates the ultimate school expedition in Ghana. For the reason that it provides a perfect blend of volunteering, traveling, adventure and cultural immersion. Moreover, the expedition itinerary is fully structured and inclusive throughout. ..

Dagelijkse activiteiten

We have put together a sample 15 day itinerary that incorporates the ultimate school expedition in Ghana. For the reason that it provides a perfect blend of volunteering, traveling, adventure and cultural immersion. Moreover, the expedition itinerary is fully structured and inclusive throughout. However, we understand each school has different objectives from an overseas expedition and different criteria to meet. As a result, we can tailor the sample itinerary above into a bespoke itinerary that matches your goals and objectives for an overseas school expedition in Ghana.

In short, we can tailor an expedition around your requirements and work with you to create your personalised school expedition itinerary so the students and school can get the most from the experience. Whether you wish to extend or shorten the duration of the expedition, solely focus on volunteering, or would like to incorporate volunteering into a wider expedition with travel opportunities – we can work together to create the perfect itinerary for you. Above all, we will ensure your school expedition to Ghana remains fully affordable, structured, safe and inclusive.


Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

There will also be plenty of village kids around so be prepared to play a lot of football or volleyball.

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

There will also be plenty of village kids around so be prepared to play a lot of football or volleyball.

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 (basis niveau)

Opleidingsvereisten

op High School / University /College etc. niveau

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

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

Andere vaardigheden

You do not need to have any previous experience, just bags of energy and the willingness to help.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten door Our Generation Voluntary Organization

Participation fees cover:

  • Airport pick-up service & transfer to project site
  • All accommodation
  • All meals (three meals a day)
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information
  • 24hr emergency support
  • Orientation, staff support and backup
  • Introduction to host family and program
  • Daily transport to and from your project
  • Placement, supervision in program and visa support letter
  • Recommendation letter/certification of completion
  • Cultural activities, weekend excursions and entrance fees
  • Application review and processing
  • All information before and during your time with us in Ghana
  • Airport drop-off after program completion

PLEASE NOTE:

TEACHERS/GROUP LEADER TRAVEL FREE FOR EVERY 10 STUDENTS THAT SIGN UP

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Kotoka International Airport

You should arrive into Kotoka International Airport in Accra (airport code ACC). You will be met at the airport by one of our staffs who will be holding OGVO sign. He/she will take you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.

Accomodatie

ACCOMMODATION - HOTELS 

Your first night in Ghana will be spent at a hostel near Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Our partner hostel offers basic but comfortable accommodation. It is a dorm based setup and rooms are air-conditioned and exclusive. Our coordinator will also stay at the hostel and stay with the group at all accommodation settings throughout the trip. As a result, you will have 24/7 support if needed.

 During your time volunteering, you will stay at the Ayigya Annex Hotel in Kumasi. This is located in a friendly part of town and close to Kumasi city centre. You will find restaurants, convenience stores and ATMs in the centre of the town.

The accommodation is basic but comfortable. The rooms are a mix of single and double beds with up to 6 people in same-sex rooms. You will be provided with fans in the room. In addition, each student is provided with their own mosquito net and bed linen. Bathrooms are shared and each has a shower and western style toilet. The water is usually cold but this shouldn’t be a problem as Ghana is hot all-year-round!

- LOCAL SIM CARD, MOSQUITO NETS & BEDDING ALL PROVIDED
- LOCAL LAUNDRY SERVICES AVAILABLE & WESTERN STYLE BATHROOM FACILITIES PROVIDED
- ROOMS ARE SINGLE-SEX & TEACHERS ARE PROVIDED WITH THEIR OWN ROOMS

Wi-Fi is usually available at the accommodation but can be very intermittent and unreliable. Clothes can be hand- washed or there are local laundry services nearby. Please note that power cuts and water shortages can be common in Ghana. Whilst we have backup measures to combat this, there may be times where the power cuts out or there is no water for a while.

During the traveling aspect of the adventure, you will stay in one of our partner hotels at Mole National Park and in Cape Coast. The accommodation can be dormitory or shared rooms with fans and with private western toilet and bath. The rooms are basic but very clean and comfortable.


Eten & Drank

Three meals a day are provided and consist mainly of traditional Ghanaian meals with some flexibility for home comforts when available. If you have special eating needs, you can indicate that while applying. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.

Internet toegang

Makkelijke 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

Your group can arrive any day of the week, and any month of the year with enough advanced notice! You should arrive into Kotoka International Airport in Accra (airport code ACC). You will be met at the airport by one of our staffs who will be holding OGVO sign. He/she will take you to your accommodation where you will spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Beschikbaarheid
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Programmakosten

2 weken (min. verblijf) 895€
3 weken 1.342€
4 weken 1.789€
5 weken 2.237€
6 weken 2.684€
7 weken 3.132€
8 weken (max. verblijf) 3.579€
Gemiddelde kosten 447€/week

Programmakosten

447€ per week 2 - 8 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

2 - 8 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 Our Generation Voluntary Organization gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

Our Generation Voluntary Organization

Fantastisch 4.5 rating (44 beoordelingen)

NGO - opgericht in 2004

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Frank

Gesproken talen: Engels

Over de organisatie

Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) works to foster cross-cultural understanding through travel and volunteer work experiences in Ghana, Africa.

Ontmoet je organisatie

The Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) was founded in 2004 in order to enable young people to use their leisure time for international volunteering, interns, cultural exchange programs etc. in Ghana. Our Generation Voluntary Organization is a non-profit and non-governmental African Organisation. Our volunteer programs/projects are suitable for anyone on a Gap Year, Career Break or for anyone looking to do a short term volunteer program.

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation provides safe, unique, flexible, meaningful and extremely affordable volunteer programs and non-paid internships work-experience in Ghana. We have a variety of programs on offer at affordable prices. Our projects are designed to cater to the needs of people from all backgrounds. 

Since its inception in 2004, OGVO has delivered great experiences to thousands of volunteers across the ten regions of Ghana. Our Medical and Healthcare internships are much admired amongst the medical students, and this is where medics get hands-on knowledge into complex medical procedures. Be it for college credits or an internship or volunteer certificate or even a service learning trip - schoolies, gapers and numerous high school students enroll for our programs throughout the year.

Our Generation Voluntary Organisation's volunteer and intern programs are available in both urban and rural areas. OGVO has flexible start dates and durations that runs from 1 week to 6 months depending on the program of your choice. Extensions can be arranged with advanced notice. You can arrive any day of the year with advanced notice as well. During this time, you will be staying in the home of a local Ghanaian family. Our host families are carefully screened, socially respected and experienced with hosting international volunteers.  Accommodation is simple but clean and includes 3 meals a day of local cuisine. Typically, volunteers eat breakfast and dinner at the host family and have lunch at their project.  

OGVO believes that home stays offer you the best experience during your time in Ghana by allowing you to save money, while providing you with an easy way to integrate into Ghanaian culture. In most cases, you will share a room with volunteers (of same gender). Your weekends are free to explore some of the amazing sights that Ghana has to offer. Volunteers regularly travel together and our team will help you plan weekend trips. Our staff visits volunteers regularly and always happy to help our volunteers in any way needed.

At Our Generation Voluntary Organisation  our programs are designed to help the local communities at the same time of providing a valuable learning and cultural experience to our volunteers and interns. We invite you to volunteer or intern in Ghana with us, and have the experience of your lifetime!

As a volunteer or intern in Ghana you will have the opportunity to work in number of different capacities including Teaching English & other subjects to kids, Medical & healthcare internships, Dental electives,Veterinary, and many more!

44 beoordelingen · rating4.5

Owen Lanfrey rating5

2024 at Construction & Renovation

I spent 2 weeks in July with OGVO/ST miracle works educational foundation as a construction and renovation volunteer. During my stay, I got to rmix mortar, plaster walls and help with renovations that were needed but I also got to spend some time with the children of the school, building paper ...
Bárbara Aybar rating4

2024 at Assist with Medical Campaigns

My experience in Ghana has been great. The family I stayed with made me feel so comfortable and welcome. The hospital was good, but some nurses didnt want me there at first. However, they found the perfect place for me, where I couldnt be happier: the vaccination area for kids. All the team working ...
Sianna Congdon rating3

2024 at Midwifery Internship

Overall I really enjoyed my time in Ghana for 2.5 weeks. The people are hospitable, friendly, and welcoming. Our host family was the best! I felt safe the entire time. The volunteer portion of my trip was not what I was expecting. If you are a midwife student or midwife I would suggest going to a ...
Elisavet Goulia rating5

2023 at Mental Health and Psychology Internship

It was a greatful experience as the host family as my experience at Pantang hospital. Ghana is a polite and peaceful country with people with good vibes and the appetite for dance and ...
Leila Leloup rating5

2023 at Construction & Renovation

2 friends and I, aged 16 and 17, from the Uk, spent 2 weeks helping with construction in Senya Beraku, a small fishing village. We stayed with Seth and Naomi, our host family. Seth and Frank greeted us at the airport and we took a taxi to where we were staying. We arrived late so we set up our room ...
Fenna van den Berg rating4.4

2023 at Animal Care Supporter

Me and my son worked at the Kumasi zoo for 2 weeks. From the moment we arrived everything had been arranged, we where picked up, and someone showed us what bus we had to take to go from the guesthouse to the zoo. Although we where somewhat overwhelmed by the bussride and the fact that the kumasi ...

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