Ghana FAQ

Our start dates are flexible. You are at liberty to choose a date that works for you. We’ll then crosscheck if we have a spot for you at that date.

We have both short-term and long-term volunteering opportunities, ranging anywhere from 1 week up to 1 year.

We currently have opportunities available some towns and rural areas in the Central and Volta regions.

To volunteer in Ghana, we don’t have a set deadline for applications. However, we do recommend that you apply at least 2 months before your intended departure date to ensure you have adequate time to prepare for your trip. If you have a spontaneous desire to volunteer, give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.

• Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
• Apply for a tourism visa.
• A single entry visa for Ghana is valid for three months from the date of issue. Should you need an extension, our in-country coordinator will be happier to assist you.
• For cost, how to apply and more information about Ghana visas, click Ghana Visas.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required. Also, make sure your routine vaccines are up to date. Additional vaccinations recommended are: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Measles, Meningitis, Rabies, and Typhoid. Please note, there is no vaccination for Malaria, but you can take preventative medication, which we do recommend (from personal experience). Click here to read more regarding travel health. Please visit your local travel health clinic to discuss this with a professional and which vaccinations are suitable for you. It is recommended you visit the clinic at least 6 weeks before your departure date.

Once you arrive, you will be picked up by in-country staff from the airport and taken to your accommodation for the night. There, you will have the chance to freshen up, contact home, and meet other volunteers. This is the perfect opportunity to exchange contact information for possible future travels or get-together. The next day, you will receive an orientation, where you will learn everything you need to know to have a safe, educational, and exciting experience. After the orientation, you will be transported to your project, where you’ll be introduced to your host family and project staff.

You will be provided 3 meals per day (homemade local food). The following are examples of food you might be provided:

As for housing, you will stay either with a local host family or on the project site, depending on your placement. You will either have your own room or share a room with other volunteers. You will receive specifics on living arrangements before your departure.