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Non-profit | Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO)
Help Ghana to overcome struggles in the school sector like overcrowded classes, lack of learning materials, teaching classrooms as well as lack of skilled teachers.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
Wheel Chairs
About Us
SAVO-Ghana is one of the fastest growing volunteer organizations in Ghana. We are dedicated to give meaningful and affordable volunteer programs across Ghana.Samba Africa Voluntary Organization has demonstrated its ability to develop and permanently institute long-term solutions to pressing orphanage issues and health problems in the country, the true way of assisting people.
Project Aims
Samba Africa Voluntary Organizations aim is to succeed in sustainable advances in health care as well as in the orphanage homes by implementing health education programs and providing humanitarian assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities
Mostly, schools in Ghana are currently struggling with overcrowded classes, lack of learning materials as well as lack of skilled teachers. As a volunteer at Samba Africa Voluntary Organization you will help to empower students by giving them the necessary skills they need for the future and to make their voice heard.
We offer opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching in the following field:
• Pre-School
• Primary School
• Junior Secondary School
About the Program
Subjects vary from language and literacy, science, computer skills, maths, environmental studies, physical development, and psycho-social skills to creative activities such as music, dance, and art.
This teaching program from the Samba Africa Voluntary Organization does not include a training process; therefore the volunteer is expected to be capable of conducting classes independently or assist teachers in the classroom.
Community School
Several schools are included in our volunteer teaching project in Ghana. All details can be provided to volunteers upon completion of the registration process
What we expect from our Volunteers
This role is suitable for a flexible, mature, caring, motivated and self-directed person.
A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be much confident in the above listed subjects and preferably have or be studying towards a university degree. Your level of experience will decide the age group that you work with.
Typical day
The public school system in Ghana runs on this daily schedule 8am- 3pm. However the private alternative provides extended hours from 3pm-5pm.
08.00am – School start
10:00 am – Intermission
10:30am - 12:00 pm – Classes
12.00pm-01.00pm – Lunch Break
01.00pm-03.00pm - Classes
03:00 pm - Pupils are released
Volunteers will supervise local teachers in preparing weekly lecture notes, teaching students and organizing sports activities. Teaching advantages include providing literacy, numeracy, peace education, and creative activities such as drama, dance, and art. Teaching materials will not be available, volunteers are requested to bring or purchase materials in Ghana.
Details on Arrival
The educational/ teaching program in Ghana is not available all-round the year. It is available during the curriculum sessions of the schools: January-April, May-July, September-December.
Here are the dates of the academic semesters in Ghana
1st TERM:
Start Date: January 10 to April 12
School Holiday: April 13 to May 1
2nd TERM:
Start Date: May 2 to August 4
School Holiday: August 5 to September 12
3rd TERM:
Start Date: September 13 to December 15
School Holiday: December 16 to January 1
1st TERM:
Start Date: January 10 to April 12
School Holiday: April 13 to May 1
2nd TERM:
Start Date: May 2 to August 4
School Holiday: August 5 to September 12
3rd TERM:
Start Date: September 13 to December 15
School Holiday: December 16 to January 1
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.
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.
Swimming
Concert/Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/Souvenirs
Safari/Zoo
Museum/Opera
Sports
Program Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak
English
(basic level)
Math,English ,science, Painting &Drawing, Music & Dance,Social Studies etc at univerisity and High school level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
This role is suitable for a flexible, mature, caring, motivated and self-directed person.
A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be much confident.
A teaching qualification is not required but volunteers need to be much confident.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 15:00
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Before your journey
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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 fan 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.
Volunteers will be served three meals daily. Breakfast is usually tea/ coffee/ oats or corn porridge and bread with jam/ butter/ egg omelet. Dinner; yam, pasta or plantain with vegetable sauce or stew or soup. For dessert you'd be served an orange or pineapple.
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.
Program Fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$ 550
5 weeks
$ 688
6 weeks
$ 825
7 weeks
$ 963
11 weeks
$ 1,513
19 weeks
$ 2,613
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$ 6,875
Average fees
$ 138
/week
Generally, volunteering abroad involves certain costs. In case you need financial support, we will assist you to fundraise your volunteer program in Ghana.
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.
Your final payment will be agreed with Samba Africa Voluntary Organization (SAVO) during the application process.
Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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