Community Farm Assistant
Coordinator | Sam
Coordinator | Sam
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Punti Salienti
Work with local farmers that live under the poverty line to help decrease the workload and improve output to provide for their families.
Learn how to farm the local land and crops in the traditional way whilst planning between irregular seasons.
Gain a new family, living in shared volunteer housing gives you the perfect chance to make life long friends across the globe.
Make unforgettabe memories travelling with your fellow volunteers at weekends to places such as Mole Safari Park, Cape Coast Castle & Boti Waterfall.
Explore the surrounding rainforests and mountains in your free time along with the rural Ghanaian way of life and it's laid back, friendly atmosphere.
Lend a hand to rural farmers on their personal and community farms to assist and develop organic farming practices.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singoli
Coppie
Famiglie
Gruppi
50+
About The Placement
Assist local small scale farmers from the nearby towns and villages on their personal and community farmland plots. Learn to grow local produce and manage the land in the traditional hands on approach whilst helping them to provide for their families.
Why This Placement?
Farming is one of the main occupations in our area of Ghana, due to being based in a semi rural area these are small scale farmers often living under the poverty line who produce the crops to feed and sustain their families by selling any additional product to markets.
Nearly all of these farmers don't have modern equipment and use traditional methods to manage the land which is hard work and labour intensive - due to this, you have the opportunity to come and lend a hand to help our linked farmers to increase their farming capacity to be able to grow and increase their crop yield.
For longer term volunteers we aim to study and research organic farming practices and more profitable produce and methods such as tropical fruits; watermelons and pineapples which have a higher profit margin due to demand in cities and the export market.
Working with our other conservation placements we will also be creating plastic upcylcled greenhouses created from plastic waste to share amongst our linked farmers and community plots along with further education on how these can be used to enhance their produce outcome.
What Is Included In This Placement?
Support Staff - Accommodation - House Utility Bills - Pre Departure Support
We charge cost price for this project just so we can cover your
stay and employ local support staff to increase loyal employment. This
placement includes accommodation
in a modern style house for the semi rural area of which we are based
with great views and surroundings of the local towns and rainforest. All
house utilities are included for your time, you will have use of the
kitchen,
electricity throughout the house and running water which is a luxury
among the area of Kwahu. You will have a member of our local support
team living in house or close by depending on the volunteer numbers so
there is always someone on hand for any questions or support you may
need.
How Do I Get To The Placement?
Budget an additional 20 - 60 Ghana cedis per day for transport costs.
We work with a number of project sites within the local community and slightly further out in rural communities. Volunteers will usually take taxis back and forth to their placement site. It is very easy to take shared taxis in town and they are very reasonably priced. Most of our project sites will require volunteers to pay transport between 20 cedis and 60 cedis a day, with the average being about 25 cedis. The more remote project sites are usually located down tracks and therefore cost a little bit more to reach. Our team will be able to assist volunteers group together for transport and where to find taxis etc. Volunteers are usually able to head off into the town after school easily to shop for food supplies, grab a cold drink or meet up with friends before heading home and the ease of taxis offer a really flexible experience for the volunteers.
What Will I Be Doing?
Depending on the time of year and our linked farmer that you will be working with, you will have a hands on approach and be involved with tasks such as weeding, maintaining the land, fetching water from nearby streams, laying seeds and harvesting.
For volunteers that have fundraised we also hope to establish community and school vegetable/fruit patches so that the children can learn the skills, whilst continuing their studies and benefitting from the free produce as some children with families living under the poverty line still struggle to be able to eat more than once a day.
Longer term volunteers will also be involved in researching organic farming methods and produce to be able to offer guidance and suggestions to our community farmers on how they can grow and develop their business as well as creating greenhouses to make use of the Ghanaian climate!
Who Will I Be Working With?
You will be working alongside one of our linked farmers from the community who will be a small scale farmer who uses their occupation to support their families.
A member of our volunteer support team will also visit you at your placement site periodically after the initial introduction to ensure you are getting on well and making an impact on site.
What Do We Expect From The Volunteers?
All we request is the passion and drive to make a difference with us, one step at a time. Being able to get involved and stuck in will help you much more with this project especially with the manual labour days which can be tiring in the heat and humidity. The greatest traits
of a volunteer are enthusiasm, empathetic and the ability to adjust
to alternative cultures. You will get the most of our your trip by
opening your mind to new experiences and beliefs whilst also bringing
your own to the table.
We expect volunteers to visit their
placements Monday - Friday, exceptions can be made for long weekends
of travel etc but we hope for the children and yourselves to get the
most of your placement this is kept to a minimum.
What Can You Expect From Us?
We will be on hand any time of any day to support you in your placement and trip as a whole. There will always be someone you can speak to or get a hold of should you want to discuss anything or require any guidance, from organising and altering your timetable to changing your placement. Our team living in the volunteer house will also be able to offer advice regarding travel plans and the local area so you will soon feel at home.
What Should I Bring?
In terms of your placement make sure you bring at least one strong pair of shoes and full length trousers/tracksuit to use on the farmland if further out into the forests. Fundraising for seedlings is a great way you can ensure you can hit the ground running as soon as you arrive and make a lasting impact in our lovely communities which we know you will come to love upon arrival.
What Happens During School Holidays?
Other than for the community outreach and education part of this placement the school holidays will not affect this placement and you will still be able to continue as normal.
Typical day
- 07:30am - Volunteer transport leaves the volunteer house to project sites
- 08:00am - Arrive at project site destination and start placement work. Eg, weeding and maintaining the land.
- 10:00am - 10:30am - Morning Break
- 12:30pm - 01:00pm - Lunch Break
- 03:00pm - End of placement and start to travel back to the house to rest and meet up with the other team members.
In their free time, volunteers are free to go shopping in the local markets, return to the volunteer house or visit the local swimming pools.
Free-time activities
Mid Week Free
Time
After school and evenings offer these
local opportunities around the local area:
- Hiking / Trekking
- Swimming
- Sightseeing (Waterfalls and breathtaking scenery)
- After school & Homework Clubs
- Sports facilities
- Live Music
- Plenty of Nightlife
- Restaurants & Hotels
providing western cuisine
Weekend Free Time
Most volunteers will travel at
weekends, across Ghana we have many amazing experiences which you can
discover. Here are just a few ideas:
- Safari
- Museums
- Slave Castles
- Canopy Walk
- Waterfalls
- Malls and Cinemas (Showing latest films)
- Beautiful Beaches
- Surfing
We are on hand to offer any advice that you might need.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Requisiti
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)
at High School / Secondary School level
CV/Résumé
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
lunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì and venerdì
from
08:00
- 15:00
Servizi inclusi
Atlas Volunteers was setup to remove the business element out of
volunteering so rest assured your fees are simply to cover the expense
of your stay with us.
Expenditure varies
depending on the amount of volunteers and exchange rates, however please
see a brief breakdown below of how your fees are used by us:
- Accommodation & Maintenance - 34.5%
- Local Support Staff - 27.6%
- Electricity Utility Bill - 10.3%
- Water Utility Bill - 17.2%
- Gas Utility Bill - 6.9%
- Admin Fees - 3.4%
The support you receive from our UK and Ghana based management teams is provided free of charge and on a voluntary basis to ensure the cheapest fees possible for you.
We currently have 2 x three bedroom volunteer houses located in the
peaceful town of Pepease overlooking the rainforest. Later in the year
we aim to move to a larger 13 bedroom house in a nearby town.
Bedrooms -
Bedrooms
are shared usually between 2 - 4 people. Most bedrooms are a medium
size and come with a mix of single, double or bunk beds. All doors and
windows in the house are covered by mosquito netting or covered
completely however you are more than welcome to bring a mosquito net for
your bed although usually not necessary.
Bathrooms -
There
are 3 shared bathrooms in the house so offer plenty of space and
privacy during your stay. Most of the time we have the benfit of running
water which is a local luxury so showers and toilets will work as
usual. We ask to consider others when using the water as it's a valuable
commodity in Ghana.
Kitchen -
We have one large
kitchen with modern facilties such as gas stove, fridge freezer and a
range of utensils. It is a self catered placement however plenty of food
stuffs can be bought from the market such as bread, rice, pasta and
many fresh ingredients. We also have connections with local people in
the town who will be able to prepare your meals or teach you how to cook
local dishes.
Living Room -
There is a large living
room with sofas, TV and a dining set for use by the volunteers. Evenings
are often spent in here and volunteers are welcome to bring DVDs or
memory drives with movies to watch although local television channels
are provided.
Garden -
Surrounding the house is a
fenced garden, this offers privacy for relaxing in the sun or sitting
out in the evenings. There is also a washing line space for volunteers
to use.
Store Room -
We have a small store room where
we keep left over teaching materials and resources for new volunteers to
use. You are invited to leave any items you may not use here for the
next person to continue the flow. Master copies of activity sheets or
lesson plans are a key item we hope to see keep growing in the store.
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
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.
Date e Prezzi
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
This placement is available throughout the year. You are welcome to
arrive with us any day of the week or flight arrival time and we will
adjust your airport collection accordingly.
How Do I Get From The Airport to Volunteer House On Arrival?
We can arrange for one of our vehicles to collect you from the airport and bring you directly to the volunteer house although fuel, airport parking and toll fees must be covered by yourself - payable in US dollars or Ghana cedi on the day. (As of June 2022 this is around 500 cedi)
We will arrange this as standard procedure unless you choose to OPT OUT
as we would feel much more comfortable with you arriving into a new
country that the team are on hand to greet and reliable vehicles made
available for you and your luggage.
Upon
arrival our Volunteer Support and Driver (Frank & Eben)
will meet you outside the arrivals hall at Kotoka Intl. Airport. They
will be holding a sign with your name on so they should be easy to spot!
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1 - 50 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$65
12 weeks
$780
24 weeks
$1.320
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$2.500
Average fees
$58
/week
Si prega di notare che le tariffe sopra indicate sono stimate.
Atlas Volunteers
vi informerà sul prezzo finale durante il processo di candidatura.
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 Atlas Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Community Farm Assistant
Lend a hand to rural farmers on their personal and community farms to assist and develop organic farming practices.
$58/week
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