Childcare Teaching Volunteer in Ghana

As a Childcare Teaching Volunteer in Ghana, you’ll find yourself (literally!) knee-deep in happy children, eager to learn, and to find out all about you! This programme will involve many different activities on a day-to-day basis, and will require that you work closely with the local teachers. For example, you will be expected to help in preparing lessons, as well as finding new ways of helping less able children to get more involved in school activities.

Mandatory Orientation Day

On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day to familiarise yourself with the surroundings, as well as local culture. Your volunteer teaching programme will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

Orientation Day Schedule

• Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations,
• Health and Safety Advice and handling of documents.
• Ghanian Do’s and Don’ts, Ghanian Culture Lessons and
• Language Lessons.Tour around the local area
• Drive into Accra to visit the museum and craft market,
• Independence Square and Oxford street.
• Visit local shops and amenities.
• Lunch
• Meet some of our academy athletes at our training centre, help with our after school programme or visit the community children we support with our programs.

Weekly Schedule

Monday

• Breakfast
• Introduction
• Lunch
• Introduction
• Dinner

Tuesday to Friday

• Breakfast
• Childcare teaching
• Lunch
• Childcare teaching
• Dinner

Please note:

Cost of transport to locations is not included, but will usually be around £1.50 per day.

This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Evenings and Weekends

At the end of your day as a teaching volunteer, you can choose to explore the area or head further afield on the weekends. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures as they go!

Places to Visit

There’s so much to see in Ghana – here are some of the destinations that we think you’ll love!

• Cape Coast
• Lake Volta
• Elmina Castle
• Manhyia Palace
• National Museum of Ghana
• Kwame Nkrumah National Park
• Accra Mall
• Bojo Beach
• Aburi Botanical Gardens

Accra is the capital and largest city in Ghana with a population of over two million. The town stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast, extending north.

Our accommodation is located in Teshie, a coastal suburban town on the east side of Accra. It is a quickly growing suburb that’s getting bigger every day. Teshie is rich in its diversity and has its own train station for easy transport to many of Ghana’s landmarks and places of natural beauty.

About the Accommodation

We know safety and comfort are as much a priority for you as they are, for us, and our Centre in Accra is located within a gated community, with dorm-style separate male/female accommodation. The programs are located between 20 to 40 minutes from the centre and transportation is readily available (all transport is extra).

If you’re worried about being on your own, don’t be! There will always be other volunteers to spend time with, and there are staff on-site 7 days a week to help you. Wifi is limited, so we recommend you purchase your own SIM card to help stay connected with friends and family.

Food Arrangements

Ghanaian cuisine is delicious!  Typical meals include rice dishes, beans, fruits, vegetables, chicken, beef, and fish with its distinctive African spices.  At our centre, you’ll find a mix of Ghanaian and Western food to enjoy, with all meals, tea, coffee, and filtered water included in your stay. There are 3 meals during the week and 2 meals on weekends.

Facilities

Our Volunteer Centre is close to all amenities with the closest shops within a 15-20 minute walk. ATMs are 15 minutes away by taxi, and restaurants and bars (including Wifi cafes) are a 20-minute taxi ride from the centre.