Social Work / School Volunteering in Ghana

Volunteers are essential in schools as they contribute to various aspects of education. They can provide individualized attention to students, support teachers with administrative tasks, and assist in extracurricular activities. Volunteers enhance the learning experience by offering diverse perspectives and skills, and they often contribute to a positive and supportive school culture. In addition, their involvement can help address resource constraints by providing additional manpower and expertise. Overall, volunteers play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and enriching educational environment. to help the teachers shape the future of the students.

In collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, volunteers can have the opportunity of teaching any subject of a choice regarding:

ICT (Kindergartens, Primary, Junior High)

History (Kindergartens, Primary Schools and Junior High schools)

Mathematics (Kindergartens Primary, Schools and Junior high schools)

English (kindergartens, Primary Schools and Junior High Schools)

We have found the lack of adequate number of staff in schools very problematic. The ration of one teacher per number of students can be quite overwhelming. We aim to bridge this gap by recruiting as many volunteers as we can to help in the understaffed schools. Volunteers are not here to replace teachers but to rather work hand in hand to shape the future of the next generation.

Volunteers will work together with local teachers in the schools to take care of the students. Volunteers are advised to bring smart casual clothing.

Volunteers should expect a dedicated and committed team here that is ready to go the extra mile to make sure your stay in Ghana is every bit as memorable as they imagined it to be. We in turn expect volunteers to take their volunteering very seriously. We are available to be called upon 24/7 when need be. Join our ever growing family and you will be glad you did.

Breakfast served from 5am onwards. Volunteers and Interns start the day usually with breakfast . After breakfast, volunteers walk to the their school placements which is usually a couple minutes walk from the volunteer house.

Work includes teaching , feeding , taking care of students, planning class work, morning assembly, eating with students , etc. etc.

Lunch: Volunteers take a lunch break with other volunteers and local staff at 1 pm.

Closure: Volunteers usually finish their placement between 2 - 4PM but volunteers can also stay further till 5pm to help students with their homework and extra curriculum activities in the school.

Dinner: Volunteers have dinner together with other volunteers/interns in the volunteer accommodation. All meals are freshly prepared by on onsite cook.

Evening : Volunteers are free to plan their evenings. You can stay in or opt for a night out with other volunteers.

Care for children teach English, maths, German, games arts, etc. Learn about the Ghanaian way of life and get to experience Ghana upclose. Meet fellow volunteers from all over the world, travel and make wonderful memories together. Visit the many beaches sprawled along the coast of our beautiful country.