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  Ghana

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: This World Endeavors program offers its participants a truly unique and remarkable way to experience Ghana. By living and working side-by-side with local residents volunteers have an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the community while experiencing a total cultural immersion that cannot be matched by conventional travel programs. Volunteers assist local non-governmental organizations in Ghana to educate local villages about important health issues. AIDS and Malaria prevention are the key focus of these programs. The project may include travel to villages throughout the Central Region of Ghana.

Highlights: Upon arrival in Ghana, volunteers are met at the airport and taken to their temporary accommodations in Accra. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the local area, the Ghanaian culture, and their program. Afterwards, volunteers travel to their project site where they will be introduced to their host family and their project.

Once the placement begins, participants will receive an additional mini-orientation at the project site that focuses on project opportunities and responsibilities. English is the national language, but many languages are spoken in Ghana. While not everyone is fluent in English, it is not necessary that you have any knowledge of any language other than English prior to your placement.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: Volunteers must have:
*English language fluency
*a desire to help the people of Ghana
*flexibility, self-motivation, openness to a new culture and willingness to learn

Language: English

Cost Includes: - Pre-departure packet to prepare you for your placement - World Endeavors support for any of your pre-trip questions - In-country travel coordination including airport reception - Accommodations (3 meals a day with a local family) - Support from local World Endeavors representatives - Orientation upon arrival - Guided tour of the local area - Volunteer placement - 24X7 Emergency phone support

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: adult education, AIDS, community health, family planning, health, health care, health education, hospital and nursing

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteer to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18 and older.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangement: Home-stays

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.