Natural Forest Conservation
Coordinator | Daniel
Coordinator | Daniel
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The green environment invites you to join a volunteer program in forest conservation; This project is specially designed to suits volunteers.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
The green environment invites you to join a volunteer program in forest conservation; This project is specially designed to suits volunteers for its ecological projects for periods of one to five months. This project includes: promoting the use of sustainable practices; renewable energy development; and environmental education and the re-vegetation of hillsides using native plants to reduce erosion and create habitats; participants who are also interested in the nursery conservation can also apply.
What can you bring to support the Program?
1) Pamphlets on environments
2) Environmental friendly materials.
The core aim in this project is to assist and restore the lost forest with artificial forest to conserve the environment.
Our volunteer program offers many opportunities to volunteer in various fields.
Typical day
Usually working days are from Monday to Friday. You will work 5-6 hours per day
Working hours are flexible. The participants can choose their own working days and working hours.
After the participants arrive, there will be a Program orientation (of at least 5 days)
Program Orientation takes place the day after arrival day. It includes introduction to Ghana, introduction to the work program, and introduction to the living and working environment.
Transportation costs during orientation are covered by SAVO, culture, lifestyle of the people, food, safety measures etc.
- Introduction to Ghana: The following areas are covered: communication, transportation, safety, travel opportunities, the culture of Ghana, survival language, health matters, socially accepted behaviours, and work ethics in Ghana.
- Introduction to the work program (including the expectations of the institution and the host project) for volunteer/internship program participants.
- Introduction to the Living and Working Environment: The participants will be shown how to take bus from home to work place, to town, to the nearest supermarket, to the nearest internet cyber, to the nearest ATM, etc.
- The participants will be given a print out of the completed program detail form (including 24/7 hotline for support, work place address, work phone number, typical duties at work, host family address, host family phone number, useful contacts and other program details).
Activities expected volunteers to get involved:
- Picking of seedlings,
- filling of the seed bags,
- Tree Nursery
- Transplanting
- Fetching of water,
- Watering of the nursery
- Weeding,
- Working on soil
Free-time activities
Weekends, are free days to volunteers. You may choose to travel out of town to see the many interesting sights and sounds in other parts of Ghana or hang out with your fellow volunteer(s) and/or locals in the neighborhood.
Weekend trips available include visits to Mole National Park in the Northern Region of Ghana. This National Park offers a great Safari-like experience and is one of the biggest Elephant Sanctuaries in Africa with the chance to spot Lions, Leopards & Antelopes in their natural habitat. Volunteers can also take a trip to Cape Coast in the Central Region of Ghana to relax in the beautiful beaches and see the famous Cape Coast castle, the Kakum Canopy walkway and Elmina castle, where slave trade begun.
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
.Airport pickup upon arrival. Hotel
and meals in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to project site.
. Transportation to project site first day.
Accommodation
. Utilities
. Meals - Breakfast, lunch and super.
On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you and transfer you to a hotel with air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to your destination (Kumasi).
Accommodation belongs to the host-families. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to give you some assistance. You would be placed in the same location with another volunteer - unless you specifically state that you like to be stayed alone. Participants coming as couple or pair will not be placed with other volunteers in the same bedroom. volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. It is advisable to come along with a mosquitoes nets.
Host families will provide volunteers with breakfast, lunch and dinner during the working week.
Breakfast is usually ready by around 7am; however volunteer can eat later if you prefer to get up late. Lunch is usually packed by your host family in a lunch box so that you can eat at your project if you wish. Dinner is usually served around 6pm.
If you have special eating needs, you can inform us. Even though special eating needs are not something we can guarantee, we will do our best to meet your needs.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Ghana provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
STARTS DATE: Flexible
Airport pickup info:
On the day (or night) of your arrival, Samba Africa Voluntary (SAVO) Staffs will be at the Accra Kotoka International airport to welcome you And transfer you to a hotel with Fan or air-conditioned rooms and restaurant only in the night of your arrival, Orientation and transportation to your Assigned placement will be done the next morning following your arrival day but arrival in day time you will be transported to our office in Kumasi.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$400
4 weeks
$628
5 weeks
$785
9 weeks
$1,413
17 weeks
$2,512
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$5,000
Average fees
$150
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Samba Africa Voluntary Organization
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Natural Forest Conservation
The green environment invites you to join a volunteer program in forest conservation; This project is specially designed to suits volunteers.
$150/week
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