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Orphanage Volunteer needed!
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Location:
Cape Coast, +233, Ghana
Organization:
Abusua Foundation (NGO)
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Start date:
January 4, 2010
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
fundraising
Area of Focus:
Community Development, Education and Academia
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End date:
June 9, 2010
Age:
Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
November 6, 2009
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Description:
We are looking for a volunteer to work with Ooiem Orphanage in Elmina, Ghana.
The orphanage needs a volunteer to help work with the kids in the afternoons and on weekends. The rest of the time could be used to travel and experience coastal Ghana.
Duties would include:
>Helping the kids with schoolwork
>Organising leisure activities and field trips
>Organise monthly trips to the Abusua Foundation Youth Resource Centre in Cape Coast to help the kids learn basic computer skills
>Updating the orphanage website
>Writing small scale grant applications and implement fundraising projects
We want a volunteer who:
-Is 18+
-Is committed to helping a small orphanage in Ghana grow and become sustainable
-Feels comfortable working and interacting with people from different backgrounds
-Feels comfortable learning new skills, such as grant writing and website maintenance
-Has a “can do” attitude, and wont give up just because it’s tough
This opportunity is perfect for people just out of high-school or college, who want to experience working and living in Africa, such as gap-year placements.
Accommodation
All interns are housed in the Abusua Foundation house, located on the University of Cape Coast campus. Breakfast and dinner are provided at the house, 7 days a week. Rooms hold 1-2 people and the house shares 4 bathrooms. There is a communal kitchen, living area and terrace.
Hours
Working hours are 8:30am – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified.
Fees:
All interns are provided with airport pick-up/drop-off, orientation in Cape Coast, 24/7 Emergency support, daily food (breakfast and dinner) and accommodation for $120 a week. For placements less than 6 weeks there is a flat fee of $720.
Deposit:
There is a $300 non-refundable deposit to secure the placement, which is due 30 days after acceptance by the programme. The rest of the programme fee is due 30 days before your arrival in Ghana.
What is not included:
Visas; Airfare; Health insurance; Travel insurance; Vaccinations; Local transportation
Dates Available: Ongoing
How to Apply:
If you think you’re up for the challenge please send a cover letter (detailing when you would like to volunteer) and resume/CV via email to the Programme Coordinator, Abusua Foundation: amalawski@abusuafoundation.net
We are looking for volunteers to start on an ongoing basis throughout the year, so please specify when you would like to volunteer, and for how long.
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/172609-133/c
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