Plastic Upcycling & Community Cleanup
Coordinator | Sam
Coordinator | Sam
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Destaques
Join the fight against plastic waste to enhance the communities, environment and local wildlife.
Produce and create upcycled items using waste plastic along with ecobricks to use in sustainable community projects.
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.
Help the fight against plastic waste by community cleanups, producing ecobricks and creating upcycled products from plastic waste.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+
About The Placement
Join the fight against plastic to enhance and improve the local environment. Arranging community cleanups and collection points from a rural waste management service struggling to keep up with demand, producing ecobricks to use in school and community projects such as seating, buildings and greenhouses alongside creating and implementing upcycled items using waste plastics. All whilst joining in on the education campaign side of things to demonstrate and explain to local communities and schools just how damaging the current situation is and why it is so important to reuse and recycle.
Why This Placement?
Single use plastics are a major issue in Ghana and across West Africa. With a large part of the population living under the poverty line, companies opt for single use plastics to maintain lower price points. There is also a lack of knowledge and understanding on just how much impact plastics and waste are having on the environment and why it is so important we act now in our fight against plastic waste. The attitudes across the regions are starting to be more environmentally friendly focused with some companies and government schemes highlighting these issues however with everything in Ghana, at it's current pace it will take a long time before the impact is truly felt and understood in our rural areas.
The plastic waste in question also has a huge impact on a choked waste water system, the towns that are lucky to have gutter systems in our areas are often open and these cause the plastic rubbish to collect, cause blockages and therefore the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. This then impacts the most vulnerable in the community who don't have access to mosquito screening etc to the health risks caused by malaria.
Also huge amount of plastic waste building up in the community rubbish dumps along with deforestation is having a massive impact on the health and variety of the local wildlife which then causes in some cases permanent damage to the fragile ecosystems.
After planning with our team and members of the local community we wanted to not only fight this plastic waste but to also produce useful and meaningful items with the waste! With research from partners across the country and Ghana we have setup an ecobrick chain working with local stores to collect the water bottles which in turn we will then use to the items collected in the community cleanups to produce these ecobricks which we will then use for community developement projects such as school buildings, seating and greenhouses to modernise small scale farming.
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 10 - 40 Ghana cedis per day for transport costs.
We work with a number of schools within the local community and slightly further out. 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 schools will require volunteers to pay transport between 5 cedis and 40 cedis a day, with the average being about 10cedis. The more remote village schools 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?
During your placement you will be scheduling and taking part in community cleanups and litter picks for part of the week. You will then be based in the volunteer accommodation or our workshop space to produce ecobricks and implement these projects where funds allow or help the team create and research items that can be produced and upcycled with the waste material collected. For those of you who also would like to be involved in the community outreach aspect we also arrange assemblies and demonstrations on plastic waste management and how everyone can get involved with the local schools and community groups. The placement is very flexible and the weekly timetable can be adjusted to suit your area of interest and passion along with combining with our other conservational projects across farming and agriculture.
Who Will I Be Working With?
You will usually be working alongside your fellow volunteers, support team or members of the community however for parts of the day you may be required to work independently.
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 community cleanup 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 whilst on the community clean up days. For people with a passion with upcycling and creating new items we would also advise bringing plans or documents on ideas for this which we then plan to share to local communities or sell online to fund further projects depending on the items. Professional litter picking tools would also be amazing as they're difficult to source locally.
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 work for example on community cleanup or creating ecobricks
- 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
Requisitos
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
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
08:00
- 15:00
Serviços incluídos
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 Gana.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Gana provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Gana you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Gana.
Datas & Custos
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!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
Por favor, note que as taxas acima indicadas são estimadas.
Atlas Volunteers
informará o candidato sobre o preço final durante o processo de candidatura.
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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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