English is Ghana’s official language and it is one area that students need help. By volunteering, you help develop the pronunciation, vocabulary and writing skills of students. This project is an ideal opportunity to help students with new ways of learning to improve their understanding and speaking abilities of the English language.

Available Placements
• Kindergarten (KG)
• Basic Schools
• Junior High Schools

Your Role
You would be engaged in teaching, giving assignments, class tests and awarding marks. The children will greatly value the attention and help you offer. You will be able to design a program with your class by setting achievement targets with the existing syllabus. You will have the opportunity to teach classes or assist in teaching classes in the school that you are placed.

Qualification/skills required:
This project is best suited for volunteers who can write and communicate effectively in English.

If an award was given to the country with the friendliest people, Ghana would be a strong contender.
- the Travel Guide.

• Fast facts about Ghana

Traveling to Ghana is a unique experience making it an appealing country to journey to on your gap year or career break. The warm ocean waters, climate and people are what will greet you when you arrive in Ghana. The country is similar in size to Great Britain - bordered to the north by Burkina Faso, east by Togo, west by Ivory Coast and south by the ocean.

Climate: The temperature is regulated by coastal breezes and it is sometimes around 20°C (low 70°F). Between May and June Ghana experiences a lot of rain. Any time of the year is good to visit Ghana.

Currency: Cedi (¢)

Religion: Christian (70%), Muslim (15%), tradional African religions and other religions (15%)

Language: English (official), Ewe, Twi and Ga are commonly spoken - over 50 other dialects.

Population: Over 20 million.

Government: Democracy (elections are held every four years)

Current President: Prof. John Evans Atta Mills

• Accra

Accra is the capital of Ghana. It is home to over a million people from all corners of Ghana with a diverse culture. In the central markets of Accra, you can find beads and locally made beautiful clothes with mouth watering traditional food. Most of the population live in the shanty towns - they line the streets selling different types of products in busy traffic areas. Here, you can find anything from chocolates, sachet and bottled water to plantain chips.

• hwi home base

The hwi home base is located in Accra in an area called Teshie-Nungua Estates - it is home to volunteers and interns working on various projects in Accra.The home has basic facilities such as double sized beds, flushing toilet, bath room, kitchen, a hall among others. Here, new friends are made upon arrival of a new volunteer or intern. Our volunteers and interns are very friendly to each other and they go places together - it is a perfect experience for those desirous to meet new people and learn about other cultures and backgrounds as well as share ideas.

PROGRAM FEE		Included in cost - Pre-departure support - Accommodation - facilities include  room, bath, toilet etc. - 2 to 3 meals provided daily - Airport pick up and drop off - Orientation and welcome pack - In-country support - 24/7 emergency support - Admin Expenses External Costs (not included) - Airfare - Insurance - Vaccinations - Visa etc. Why pay to volunteer or intern? hwi is a volunteer driven organization and volunteers/interns pay cost that covers expenses during their time here in Ghana. Fundraising You can fundraise if you cannot afford all the cost yourself. If you require fundraising guide, please contact us. Some volunteers/interns who came on our projects fundraise (from family and friends etc) to pay for their volunteer/intern costs.
Duration	Fee
Weeks	USD
1-2	$700
3	$850
4	$950
5	$1,250
6	$1,350
7	$1,450
8	$1,550
9	$1,650
10	$1,750
11	$1,850
12	$1,950
Additional weekly fee after the 12 weeks duration
USD	$150
The fees can also be paid in  GBP and Euro

When to go:

SCHOOL SESSIONS		VACATION
Third Session	May 11 to July 29, 2010	July 29 to September, 2010

SCHOOL SESSIONS		VACATION
First Session	September 10 to December 17, 2010	December 18, 2010 to January 11, 2011
Second Session	January 12 to April 15, 2011	April 16 to May 10, 2011
Third Session	May 11 to July 29, 2011	July 29 to September, 2011

How long to stay:
Minimum: 1 week.
Maximum: You decide.

 

 

• Flight: You need to book your flight once you have secured your place with us. There are direct flights to Ghana from the United States and the United Kingdom. Less expensive options can be traveling on transit and booking flights in advance. After securing your place, we can advice you as to the best way to book your flight.

• Insurance: You must have travel insurance in place before you travel to Ghana. This must include emergency medical expenses, personal accident and repatriation among others.

• Visa: You need a visa to travel to Ghana. This is usually obtained within two weeks - therefore, it must be purchased in advance. Once you secure your place, information about securing your visa will be sent to you.

• Arrival: On arrival, we will be at the airport to pick you to your Ghanaian home. Instructions as to how you will see us at the airport will be sent to you before you arrive.