bridge foundation ghana

Our vision is to connect people with communities in need, with a particular focus on vulnerable children. We do this by supporting the work of local community organizations through the placement of internationalThrough our work, we seek to break the cycle of deprivation and poverty. We empower our children and young people to overcome the challenges they face that hold them back. We develop our programs in the context of local circumstances, in partnership with children, young people and their families, as well as community leadership and local authorities.

We offer wide range of programmes

TBF offers a variety of comprehensive services through centers located in the city of Accra and Kokrobite fishing community about 45 minutes’ drive west of Accra. Collaboration within the communities served has enabled TBF to expand its networks to include support from local and national businesses, schools, and service organizations. Currently, TBF offers the following community outreach services:

§ Educational Scholarship

§ Vocational Training

§ Organized Sports and Leisure Activities

§ Mentorship

§ Internship

Volunteers/Internship Opportunities in Ghana

We welcome volunteers/interns of all ages to participate in our ongoing development efforts at Kokrobite, Ga South District; Mamobi and Nima, Accra Metropolitan Area, Greater Accra region, Ghana.

You can volunteer as an individual or group for a minimum of at least one month. Our volunteers come from across the world. Volunteer work involves but not limited to:

· Teaching Basic English Language and Maths at local schools

· Teaching Arts and Craft

· Teaching basic ICT skills

· Sports Development

Why Volunteer?

· When you volunteer you make a difference in the lives of the people you serve especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable children

· You bring hope and happiness into the lives of the children and communities you serve.

· You contribute immensely to the success and sustainability of the organization’s projects and programs

· You give a sense of satisfaction and joy in sharing your gifts and talents with those in need.

· You become a mentor and role model to the children.

· You gain valuable experiences by living and working with the local people in a multi-cultural environment that broadens your world view.

· There are also opportunities to gain new skills and new ways of doing things.

Internship/Volunteer Positions: 2016-2017

Most of these internship and volunteer opportunities are meant for people who can travel to and work in Ghana for a minimum of one up to 12 months. The positions can also be taken on as a Volunteer.

Volunteers guiding children in an art class Bridge Foundation Partner School, Kokrobite

Accommodation:

We provide subsidized accommodation and internal travel assistance to our volunteers.

Bridge Foundation’s Volunteers Accommodation Unit at Kokrobite

Position 1: ICT Development Intern/Volunteer

Among the developmental challenges facing Ghana are illiteracy, lack of ICT and technical skills that disallow them to create job opportunities for themselves.

The Ghanaian economy has not got the capacity to absorb all college or high school graduates being churned out every year and as a result, there is mass youth unemployment. The youth lack employable skills to create their own employment. An intern would assist the Bridge Foundation in developing training programs for its clients at the Youth Resource and Training Centre.

ICT Class at Bridge Foundation Youth Resource Training Centre

Responsibilities:

· Developing and putting together training modules.

· Identifying and mobilizing resources – partnerships, grants, in-kind donations etc. to support implementation of programs/projects.

· Monitoring and writing evaluation reports on programs and projects

· Researching sources of funding for vocational and ICT training

· Researching and establishing partnerships with local and overseas vocational schools and telecom/computer related bodies who can partner with us.

Position 2: Sports Development

Female Juvenile Boxing Tournament at Bridge Foundation Youth Resource Training Centre

Responsibilities:

· Developing and putting together training schedules.

· Identifying and mobilizing resources – sports equipment and kits, etc. to support implementation of programs/projects.

· Monitoring and writing evaluation reports on programs and projects

Position 3: Teaching of Basic English/French Language and Maths

Responsibilities:

· Developing and putting together lessons.

· Monitoring and writing evaluation reports on programs and projects

· Researching sources of funding for learning materials, books etc.

· Researching and establishing partnerships with local and overseas partners

Position 4: Arts and Crafts Teaching

Art and Craft Class at Bridge Foundation Youth Resource Training Centre

Responsibilities:

· Developing and putting together training modules.

· Identifying and mobilizing resources to support programs/projects implementation.

· Monitoring and writing evaluation reports on programs and projects

· Passion for working with children

· Research and establishing partnerships with local and overseas partners.

For volunteers/interns from North America, please contact our North American representative; Ms. Merle Wexler in Florida, USA at this email address: (merle.wexler@gmail.com)

Ambassador Ray Quarcoo, Founder/President, Ms. Merle Wexler, TBF Representative

Bridge Foundation in a pose with Manny Pacquiao North America

To apply, contact the address below:

The President

Bridge Foundation

Aviation Road Extension, Roman Ridge

P.O. Box GP.13463

Accra – Ghana

Telephone : 0289553020 / 0244017226

Email : bridgefoundationgh@gmail.com

Website : www.bridgefoundationghana.org