HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?
Volunteer your skills, time, and commitment to help us provide and promote the education of disadvantaged girls by building the Swiss Children’s home project at Balahi in the Northern Region of Ghana, West Africa.
WHY HELP US?
You will help to bring the gift of education to girls of school age at Balahi. You will find the satisfaction and self fulfillment that come from helping less fortunate people. We are poised to help you walk the shores of life by leaving a positive footprint. During your stay in Ghana, you will live with a Ghanaian family and have the opportunity to learn and share the culturally fulfilling Ghanaian experience.
Volunteer your skills, time, and commitment to help us provide and promote the education of disadvantaged girls by building the Swiss Children’s home project at Balahi in the Northern Region of Ghana, West Africa.
WHY HELP US?
You will help to bring the gift of education to girls of school age at Balahi. You will find the satisfaction and self fulfillment that come from helping less fortunate people. We are poised to help you walk the shores of life by leaving a positive footprint. During your stay in Ghana, you will live with a Ghanaian family and have the opportunity to learn and share the culturally fulfilling Ghanaian experience.
OUR GOAL
Build a school in the northern region of Ghana, with no existing school facilities for education. Girls are leaving their homes in the north and travelling south in search of non-existing jobs where they are often abused and exploited. Building a school in the northern Ghana will provide the educational and vocational skills that are needed to promote opportunities for local enterprise and employment. It will stem the migration of girls to the south and even encourage the return of others.
Build a school in the northern region of Ghana, with no existing school facilities for education. Girls are leaving their homes in the north and travelling south in search of non-existing jobs where they are often abused and exploited. Building a school in the northern Ghana will provide the educational and vocational skills that are needed to promote opportunities for local enterprise and employment. It will stem the migration of girls to the south and even encourage the return of others.
WHAT SKILLS DO WE NEED?
We believe there are no better skills than dedication to work. However, your skills in general building and labouring will be appreciated. We need people with organizational skills. Above all, we need people with determination and commitment to help us achieve our goals. If you have the desire and passion to help we will ensure you have the tools and training you require. Skills in journalism is welcomed and volunteers can also help collect food stuffs for needy girls, baby sitting, teaching, counseling and extending a helping hand in their welfare.
WHEN CAN YOU HELP US?
We will welcome your help and enthusiasm at any time throughout the year.
WHAT
FEE COVERS AND WHAT DOES NOT;
The participation fees covers the following:
1. Airport pick-up and transportation from Accra to
your project sites
2. Three times daily local dishes.
3. Introduction to host family and program
4. Accommodation
5. Placement and supervision in program
6. Medical Assistance
7. 24/7 Hotline for support
8. Recommendation Letter / Certificate
9. In country introduction/orientation
10. Regular Culture/Recreational Activities
(Personal spending not included)
What
fee does not cover?
1.
Traveling on weekends to tourist attraction centers and entering fees
for any tourist place/ hotel accommodations
2.
Smoking /drinking and clubbing
3. Air
ticket
4.
Transportation from host family to project
5.
Damage to or loss of luggage (baggage) - property.
6.
Insurance
7.
Internet access
8.
Vaccinations
9. Meals
outside host family
10.
Phone calls
11.
Medical bills
1
week
|
$250
|
2
weeks
|
$570
|
3
wks
|
$660
|
4
wks
|
(1 month)$750
|
5
wks
|
$850
|
6
wks
|
$950
|
7
wks
|
$1050
|
8
wks
|
(2 months) $1150
|
9
wks
|
$1230
|
10
wks
|
$1310
|
11
wks
|
$1390
|
12
wks
|
(3 months) $1470
|
16
wks
|
(4 months) $1790
|
20
wks
|
(5 months) $2110
|
24
wks
|
(6 months) $2350
|
