This year DAVS is supporting the construction of a school and a new home to cater for about 200 Needy Children and Orphans in the in the Volta Region of Ghana. Volunteers are expected to spend time in partaking of the building project whiles you experience the real culture of Ghanaian. We need volunteers who are able-bodied who can help with carrying of mortar, sand mixing, painting on walls,fetching of water, pounding nails into woods and many activities at the site.
There is no skills needed for this project but volunteers who are committed to child development and in good health to do hardwork.The project is not dangerous since there are many cautions provided during and after the construction. If you love children especially orphans and you want to help in the construction of a home for them, then you are the kind of people we are looking for. You can also volunteer in the orphanage whiles on the program.
The program is year round and have no starting dates.You have the opportunity to choose your own starting dates.
Pre-departure information:
Volunteers will be provided program information including packing list and comprehensive instruction on health related issues and other detailed information on issues that will concern volunteers such as cultural shocks, safety and many more, which prepares you towards your departure.
Airport Pick Up:
Upon arrival, DAVS staff will be at the Airport to pick volunteers. Volunteers must send us their flight information. Notice of flight cancellations must be communicated to us.
Orientation and Training:
Two days orientation about the local culture, history, safety, religions, and other issues relating to the country will be organized. Practical language as well as job training will be provided.
Transportation to placement: Volunteers will be traveling with a staff by bus to project destinations. We arrange airport drop-off for volunteers only from the project location. Volunteers who decide to travel around Ghana after program will be responsible for their transportation to the airport.
Accommodation
We provide two types of accommodation for volunteers. Volunteers are placed with screened Host Families, this is to make sure the family is healthy and do not suffer from any kind of disease. On-site accommodation at the project site is also provided depending on the volunteer’s preference.
Field Supervision and Support
24/7 in Country Support & Supervision:
DAVS Project coordinators will also be available to help volunteers when they need it, including a 24-hours support. There will be visits to the project location. DAVS is committed to making sure all participating communities and volunteers benefit from the collaboration.
Safety:
Volunteer’s well being while volunteering with us is our priority.
Code of Conduct
All volunteers will sign a code of conduct on arrival at the program.Failure to adhere to the code of conduct will result in dismissal or suspension of the volunteer from the program.
Visa Documentations
DAVS provide support for volunteer visa applications including references being required by Ghana Embassies abroad. Contacts and addresses of Ghana High Commissions will be provided including Letter of Support.
Bottled Water/Soft Drinks: Sachet water is provided for volunteers. However, bottled water or soft drinks are available in shops and restaurants. Volunteers are responsible for purchasing of bottled water or beverages.
To begin the application process, please kindly visit our website
http://www.davsghana.org.Upon receipt of your application, we shall contact you to discuss further about your interest and also find a suitable placement for you.
You can contact our office for more information contact: E-mail:
info@davsghana.org
Contact the Director:
princeclayman@davsghana.org
Mobile: 00233-247070980
Office Telephone/Fax: 00233-91-27082.
