Micro-finance internship & volunteer program in Ghana

Are you looking to gain real-world experience and grow your skills in Micro-finance in Ghana’s bank? Join SMWEF Ghana’s Micro-finance and kick start your career in a purpose driven organization in Ghana.

Our Micro-finance internship program in Ghana is structured, short term work experience designed for students, recent graduates, and entry-levels and professionals to gain hands-on training. This program fosters sustainable development, helping locals escape poverty while you gain hands-on experience in finance and entrepreneurship.

Micro-finance has opened doors for low-income individuals, who are typically excluded from traditional banking system, enabling them access to micro-loans for developing micro-enterprises and building savings.

This program aims to empower low-income individuals by providing them with micro-loans and the necessary skills to grow their businesses, create employment opportunities, and break the cycle of poverty and hunger.

Join SMWEF Ghana Micro-finance program in Ghana and work with local banks and Micro- finance entities. We offer extensive hands-on experience in a dynamic banking environment allowing interns and volunteers to gain practical work experience.

On this program, interns will have opportunity to learn how and assist in a diverse range of tasks such as how banks operate locally, reviewing business plans, formulating marketing strategies, managing small loan accounts, and verifying the eligibility of individuals applying for micro loans while also investing group funds profitably. The majority of individuals you will work together with are hard-working but financially disadvantaged families, particularly women, who have already embarked on small business ventures but required general business guidance and financial backing to expand their enterprise.

SMWEF Ghana internship and volunteer program is available throughout the year with flexible start dates and duration. Placements are available in both rural and semi-rural communities.

Roles & Responsibilities as a Micro-finance Intern

During your Micro-finance internship and volunteering in Ghana, you can expect to run weekly workshops, do house visit with the staff, manage loan accounts, develop marketing strategies, counseling and guidance, etc.

Why Intern in Micro-finance in Ghana with SMWEF?

Micro-finance internship and volunteering addresses key challenges like limited access to credit in rural areas, especially empowering women and entrepreneurs to start business.

• • Skills development
  • Cultural Impact
  • Sustainable Impact
  • Adventure
  • Affordability

Highlights

• • Gain practical skills and boost your employability with guidance from SMWEF Ghana
  • Learn how to efficiently manage local saving groups
  • Experience micro finance operation in rural communities of Ghana
  • Evaluating small businesses
  • Live with a local host family and experience the culture of Ghana