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Volunteer in Ghana and witness the most successful democracy in Africa in action with the country benefiting from press freedom and well educated citizen. Ghana also enjoys tropical climate and is endowed with natural resources. Hence, with peace, democracy, tourism and natural resources, Ghana is striving fervently towards prosperity. Ghanaians are also known for their hospitality and visitors to their land are welcomed with open arms and treated as a family member. But Ghana isn’t without a problem. Poverty still remains rampant and there is a growing problem of jobless workers. Schools and hospitals in rural areas aren’t also well equipped with trained teachers and doctors.
RCDP has recognized this problem and we’re helping hardworking Ghanaians move ahead in life. Join as a volunteer in RCDP’s volunteer in Ghana program and experience this incredible country while working to make the life of poor Ghanaians better. You can choose from such volunteer programs like Teaching English to students of poor family, work in orphanage, health project and HIV/AIDS education program.
RCDP Ghana volunteer program starts every 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
Every year hundreds of volunteers arrive in Ghana to volunteer from UK and USA based organizations and end up paying up to $2500 to volunteer for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, only a small portion of that money actually goes to host projects and host families. The local host projects (orphanages, school, and local NGOs) in Ghana are poor and need external support to run their programs. In our program, you will p
ay your fee directly to host families and projects up on arrival in Tanzania.
When you join our program, we will make sure that all of your money goes to the projects and host families. Part of your fees also helps us to cover our expenses. The program fee is divided in as registration fee ($259) and weekly fee ($80 per week for room, food, coordination, and project donation). Click to find the allocation of $259
In Ghana, weekly fee is divided between room/3 local foods a day (50%) and project donation/support of local project staffs (50%). This allocation may be different depending up on location, project type etc. However, our coordinator will explain these issues before you pay the fee. Please find below the break down of cost in a weekly basis.
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* Comprehensive Travel Insurance (optional) $3 per day
* Additional fee: $75- airport receive, transfer to host family/hostel, and orientation.
* Language and Cultural program fee: $250
* Please add $25 per each additional week for Internship program
The weekly Fee Does Not Include: airfare, daily transportation, visa and visa extension fee, airport drop, airport taxes, any personal expenses on food and travel, mineral water and soft drinks, gifts to project staffs and host family, laundry, telephone, immunization
In Ghana, volunteers stay in a hostel or with host family. Our local coordinators will make the decision to place you either in hostel or host family. Hostel is a home base kind of environment where you can mingle with other volunteers. In a host family, volunteers will get the opportunity to practice Spanish and experience local culture. Our host families have hosted many international volunteers. They are socially respected and will provide a safe and secure local for our volunteers to stay. You will have a private room and share kitchen and bathroom facilities. Many host families will not have running hot water. You can ask someone to do your dirty laundry for a small fee. The arrangement is entirely depended on you and the host family. You can also request to pack your lunch if you intend to be somewhere during lunch and vegetarian meals are an option. You are also more than welcomed to bring your own special diets and prepare them yourself. Please rest assured that your home stay will be safe and comfortable. RCDP staffs will also inquiry about your health and safety by visiting you while you’re volunteering in the field.
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The mission of RCDP-Nepal is to encourage international volunteers to contribute in sustainable community development that benefits the underprivileged and extremely poor. By developing the places and the communities, the volunteers are also developing themselves and learning new perspectives and ideas that will ultimately change their lives.
