Reforestation and Tree Planting
Coordinator | Sam
Coordinator | Sam
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Destaques
Help the climate by growing seedlings and planting trees in the communities affected by deforestation and climate change.
Work with the local community to educate and provide a long term chain of reforestation.
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.
Combat climate change and the affects of deforestation by growing seedlings, planting trees and working alongside the local communities on educational outreaches.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+
About The Placement
Join the reforestation team and help us to grow seedlings and planting trees to create patches and strips of diverse native vegetation to boost and enhance the local wildlife and ecosystem by providing a wide range of species to produce oases for biodiversity.
Why This Placement?
Ghana like a lot of sub saharan Africa is experiencing the affects of climate change with irregular seasons and forest areas gradually turning into Savannah and desert grassland. Already this has had a huge impact on the variety and population of various species across a once thriving rainforest zone.
Working with our community partners in the local agriculture office we have introduced ideas such as the Miyakawi method which involves planting a variety of native species within a certain distance of each other to provide a greater diversity of food and shelter at the early stages to attract local pollinators, insects and birds. Miyawaki forests can grow into mature ecosystems in just 20 years. compared to the 200 years it can take a forest to regenerate on its own.
With a lot of the local population living under the poverty line, previous reforestation work has focused on non-indigenous trees grown for timber or produce to also provide additional income to those farmers/land owners involved. However using Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki's research to present to the local communities he found that protected areas around temples, shrines and cemeteries in
Japan contained a huge variety of native vegetation that co-existed to
produce resilient and diverse ecosystems.
Reforestation is a key part of UN and nation's strategies to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5℃ with various global projects setting ambitious targets. With research such as the Miyawaki method to hand it is surprising to see that not all forests are equally effective in sequestering carbon. Mature forests of native trees soak up more CO2 than the monocultures used in many reforestation projects.
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 30 - 70 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 30 cedis and 70 cedis a day, with the average being about 50 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?
During your placement depending on the stage/time of year you will be packing and growing seedlings, joining in tree planting, setting up seedling patches and mini forest plans and designs at the local schools and town planning committes as well as being involved in the agriculture office's educational outreach programs to ensure communities and in particular schools are being briefed on the disadvantages and impact deforestation is having on Ghana and the region as a whole.
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 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 days when venturing out into the local forests for research and monitoring. 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, watering and planting seedlings.
- 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.
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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Reforestation and Tree Planting
Combat climate change and the affects of deforestation by growing seedlings, planting trees and working alongside the local communities on educational outreaches.
$58/week
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