Rural Community Development
Coordinator | Daniel
Coordinator | Daniel
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Highlights
Be part of Samba Community Development Work in Kumasi and work with the rural communities
Responsibilities inlcudes working in schools, contributing to renovation work, taking part in health awareness programs, water hygiene efforts amongst others
Volunteers will help improve infrastructure throughout communities, focusing on children’s homes, clinics, community centers, toilet facilities, and schools.
Volunteer tasks will include painting, brick laying, plastering, digging, block shaping, carpentry, steel bending, mortar mixing, and much more.
Work is carried out on weekdays and participants can visit tour attraction centers during weekends
Samba Africa is calling all volunteers by joining hands to help the needy rural communities in Ghana.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Working in community development is perhaps one of the most in-demand,
challenging, and diverse volunteer opportunities available on a global
scale today. What could be more rewarding than immersing oneself in a
new culture and empowering communities by helping them achieve the
awareness necessary to have greater control over their environment?
Community development breaks down into many different categories, but
is generally defined as social groups of people working together towards
a common goal to build a stronger community.
Community Development projects offer a variety of opportunities for international volunteers that are often unique to the location they are set in but the shared purpose is to improve the circumstances of local communities. The work is often quite mixed and requires initiative to get projects off the ground as well as interaction with different groups of people.
Samba community development volunteer programs seek to empower individuals and groups of people by providing them with the skills they need to affect change in their own communities. Samba Ghana works with local communities around Ghana for upliftment of the society.
Community Development projects offer a variety of opportunities for international volunteers that are often unique to the location they are set in but the shared purpose is to improve the circumstances of local communities. The work is often quite mixed and requires initiative to get projects off the ground as well as interaction with different groups of people.
Samba community development volunteer programs seek to empower individuals and groups of people by providing them with the skills they need to affect change in their own communities. Samba Ghana works with local communities around Ghana for upliftment of the society.
Typical day
volunteers have the option to work for several different projects. A day
to day work for the volunteers under this program would include;
On weekday mornings, volunteers work in the Girl's Education Project or in local schools in the village.
Volunteers assist the Ghanaian teachers by working with small groups of students on their English and math skills.
Volunteers who are willing to do some physical work can assist in the construction project for the school building.
Volunteers work along with local villagers and can do the painting, bricks work, digging etc. .
Volunteers working for the healthcare program aim to educate villagers about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of various diseases; especially for children.
Through the Water Project, volunteers assist with education programs in some selected villages, to inform villagers of issues surrounding their water supply, including diseases and treating water properly
Free-time activities
Weekends are free days for the 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.
During weekends Volunteers/Interns have the opportunity to visit all that Ghana has to offer. 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 17 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.
No education background is required. volunteers must be strong and have the capacity to work in our weather.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
07:00
- 14:00
What's Included
- Airport pickup upon arrival
- Hotel and meals bills in Accra upon arrival, before transfer to Kumasi/ Final Destination
- Transport to host family / project site on First day
- Letter of Recommendation
- Accommodation
- Utility Bills
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Super (Dinner)
- Samba T-Shirt
- Free Sim Card/Data Sim
On the day (or night) of your arrival, SAMBA AFRICA VOLUNTEERING (SAVO) staffs will be at the 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).
The 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. The volunteer(s) have their separate room - with a lock and key. Its advisable to come along with a mosquitoes net
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
- Start dates: Flexible
Monday to Fri - Volunteer work
Breakfast - 06:00 am onwards (provided at the accommodation)
Working hours at the placement - 07:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lunch - 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm
Dinner - 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm (provided at the accommodation)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$550
4 weeks
$750
5 weeks
$912
9 weeks
$1,562
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$8,225
Average fees
$220
/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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Your final payment will be agreed with Samba Africa Voluntary Organization during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Rural Community Development
Samba Africa is calling all volunteers by joining hands to help the needy rural communities in Ghana.
$220/week
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