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  • Quality Education

Teaching In Rural Schools

location
4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 17 - 50+
rating  Great 4.4  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Good response rate

Highlights

  • Experience working in a friendly environment under the supervision of other teachers
  • Living in shared volunteer housing gives you the perfect chance to connect with other volunteers from difference continent.
  • Having a flexible time frame on daily duties.
  • Make unforgettable memories during weekend excursion with your fellow volunteers
  • Having the chance to learn more about our culture, history and enjoying our local foods and how to prepare them.

Especially suitable

Age 17+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Work in Ghana to provide impoverished, orphaned and street children in one of partner schools (Any subject of your preferred choice).

If you are interested in the education sector you could work as assistant teacher at one of our partner schools. You will be able to teach any of the classes and any subject, so it would be good if you could indicate your preference when applying so that you can be allocated to something that ...

About the program

If you are interested in the education sector you could work as assistant teacher at one of our partner schools. You will be able to teach any of the classes and any subject, so it would be good if you could indicate your preference when applying so that you can be allocated to something that interests you most. To become a volunteer teacher you do not need to be a professional teacher and will have no problem teaching if you have just finished secondary school. The children are all very excited and curious. They want to find out more about the volunteer and their home country. By providing them with an overview of life at home, you are expanding their world awareness. In addition, volunteers reaffirm the value of education and motivate the students to concentrate on it. In addition, volunteers are a great assistance to the teachers that often have to teach the students for many different subjects and for the entire day. They can also share their teaching ideas with the teachers and show them how schools are run elsewhere.

Typical day

Wake up around 7.00 am, bath, breakfast. Start work at 8.00 am in assigned institution. Work as your schedule provides. Lunch at around 12 noon at the workplace or a nearby restaurant. Return to work until 3.00 pm. 
The number of working hours ranges from 3 to 4 hours per day; (optional) though the ...

Typical day

Wake up around 7.00 am, bath, breakfast. Start work at 8.00 am in assigned institution. Work as your schedule provides. Lunch at around 12 noon at the workplace or a nearby restaurant. Return to work until 3.00 pm. 
The number of working hours ranges from 3 to 4 hours per day; (optional) though the schedule is flexible to suit the volunteer. After working hours, the volunteer plans how he/she uses the remainder of the day. The volunteer can help with other community projects, including first aid training, planning health programs , or sports, games with the school children, or just relax and enjoy some free time. At about 6.00 pm supper is served, warm friendship from colleagues at work and town folk to keep you company and show you around and immerse into Ghanaian culture. Ghanaian's are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality. 

The volunteer may also wish to spend their free time with other international volunteers in the area.
Weekends are for your free time. We will be more than happy to show you around the local area or visit places such as the beach, the capital city, Cape Coast Castle, National Park etc. You may also wish to travel independently or with other volunteers to different parts of Ghana or other neighbouring countries.

Free-time activities

The volunteer may also wish to spend their free time with other international volunteers in the area.
Weekends are for your free time. we will be more than happy to show you around the local area or visit places such as the beach, the capital city, Cape Coast Castle, National Park etc. You may also ...

Free-time activities

The volunteer may also wish to spend their free time with other international volunteers in the area.
Weekends are for your free time. we will be more than happy to show you around the local area or visit places such as the beach, the capital city, Cape Coast Castle, National Park etc. You may also wish to travel independently or with other volunteers to different parts of Ghana or other neighboring countries.

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 17 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 17 years old on the program start date.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Education Requirements

English, Maths, science,ICT etc at High school level level

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

teaching, first aid, childcare, administration, social media, fundraising, blogging, sports etc

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 12:30

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Tanf Ghana

Pre-departure handbook (details on everything you need to know about your arrival in Ghana), rent for accommodation throughout your stay, utility bills (electricity, water, and gas),  orientation to familiarize yourself with the community you serve), continual assistance from members of TANF staff and 24/7 emergency support.

Accommodation

We have a volunteer house with a shared accommodation in Oboadaka, a small, but lively community in the Akuapem South Municipality. The accommodation is a 10-minute walk away from the Oboadaka waterfalls and has great views of the green surroundings. In addition, the community is made up of lots of friendly people.

 Our bedrooms are shared rooms accommodating up to 4 people, equipped with bunk beds each room accommodates volunteers of the same gender. We also have two rooms for two, with a double bed, ideally accommodating a couple. You have the options to come along with a mosquito net or better still purchase one here at a cheap price. We have basic bathroom with running water for shower and toilets usage as well.

 We also have a shared kitchen with basic needs for volunteers to use when cooking (e.g. a fridge and stove). Mondays and Thursday are our market days – the market has a variety of fresh food directly from the farm. Volunteers can visit the market themselves or with the help of any team members to get some food items for their cooking on weekly basis.



Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Kotoka International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra. We assist you to find cheap flights to Ghana. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Ghana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Ghana. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

We can arrange to pick volunteers from the airport and drive them to our volunteers house, which is located under an hour drive without traffic  from the international airport at a fee of 50 usd equivalent as at 2023.

We accept volunteers anytime of the year. Before volunteers arrive in Ghana, we send them a volunteer handbook which contains information they require to prepare for their time volunteering with us.



Availability
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Program fees

4 weeks (min. stay) 273€
5 weeks 342€
9 weeks 615€
50 weeks (max. stay) 3,416€
Average fees 68€/week

Program fees

68€ per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 17 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

4 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Tanf Ghana during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Tanf Ghana

Great 4.4 rating (26 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 2012

Verified by Volunteer World

  Good response rate

Coordinated by

Laud Kwaku

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Volunteer in Ghana to provide impoverished, orphaned and street children with Health Care and Education.

Meet your organization

We work in Ghana to provide impoverished, orphaned and street children with Health Care and Education.
We need volunteers to help with teaching in one of our partner schools (any subject of your preferred choice), helping in local hospitals (i.e. during child delivery in the Maternity Unit), holding HIV/Aids awareness talks etc. These are only a few examples of the things you could be doing here in Ghana and we are willing to accommodate you with any skills you may have. If you have an idea in which area you would like to volunteer you can also let us know and we will see if such an opportunity is available.

26 reviews · rating4.4

Inès Life changing volunteer experience rating5

2021 at Teaching In Rural Schools

My 3 months volunteer experience in Ghana was the best and life changing. I was able to help with teaching, childcare and health center administration which was all very wholesome and rewarding in many ways. My host family also became like a true family and the connections I made along the way were ...
Francesca Enever rating4.6

2018 at Teaching In Rural Schools

I stayed a month in Ghana working with TANF. I learnt a huge amount in my visit and experienced a completely different culture from my own. Hearing the children sing and dance in class was a highlight. In the weekdays I helped the teachers with the children in the classrooms. I found the teaching ...
Mathias rating4.4

2017 at Teaching In Rural Schools

I stayed with TANF three years ago, for only six weeks. While I stayed with TANF in the volunteer-flat, I worked as a teacher in a nearby school, teaching math and ICT, and I really loved it! Everyone was really welcoming, I was shown around, not just in class, but in Ghana as a whole. We did trips ...
Matilda rating4.2

2017 at Teaching In Rural Schools

I had a great time in Ghana and made such good friends that I decided to come back there again ! The accomodation provided is really fine, there is everything you need and Laud is always here if you need help. The kids are just lovely and kind, I spent the best moments of my trip with them, and ...
Giselle rating4.4

2017 at Teaching In Rural Schools

The 2 months I spent with TANF were the best 2 months of my life. Such an amazing experience. I was lucky enough to be a volunteer teacher to the beautiful children, many of which were sponsored through TANF. The sponsorship allows them to get an education and health care! Laud Kwaku made the ...
Catherine Pollock rating4.2

2016 at Teaching In Rural Schools

I had researched many volunteer programs in Ghana before I decided on this one. It gives volunteers the opportunity to teach any of the subjects taught in its partner schools, so I was able to teach ICT and math, both of which I am very interested in. I loved teaching ICT because most of the ...

Location

Africa > Western Africa > Ghana > ABURI

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