Volunteering in Ghana - Gap Year

Ghana is a country in West Africa with a thriving and friendly traditional culture. Yet certain social problems such as poor education, poverty, and health issues persist in this country, and many projects need volunteers to help improve the situation. Volunteering in Ghana, you will discover a fascinating way of life as you work to help people who will truly appreciate your dedication.

With our partners at TravelWorks, you can volunteer in projects throughout the country, often in small villages where you can go straight to the heart of Ghanaian culture. This is your chance to experience a Ghana that few tourists ever see!

Gap Year in Ghana – Projects

Your volunteering opportunities in Ghana with TravelWorks are numerous and varied. The people you help through your work in Ghana will definitely appreciate your help, and in return, you will gain a personal understanding of their way of life.

Volunteer projects in Ghana include:

• Schools
• Orphanages
• Hospitals and clinics
• AIDS prevention efforts
• Rehabilitation centres
• Water and hygiene projects
• Wildlife protection projects

You will be able to list project preferences before you depart, and an effort will be made to place you in the project of your choice. However, your placement will also depend on which projects need the most help whist you are in Ghana.

Volunteering in Ghana – Ghanaian Culture

During your orientation, you will have the chance to learn about Ghanaian traditional customs. TravelWorks also offers a cultural workshop, where you will learn about:

• Ghanaian dance and drumming
• Traditional jewellery-making
• Twi, a native language spoken by many people in Ghana

Staying with a host family throughout your gap year in Ghana, you will have the unique chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of Ghana.

Click here for more information about volunteer abroad in Ghana with TravelWorks!