Construction and Renovation Volunteer in Ghana

Our Construction and Renovation Volunteer programme involves a lot of learning ‘on-the-go’, but you will be properly instructed throughout your day to ensure that you are working safely. Construction and renovation volunteering is, of course, hard work, but you will have plenty of time to enjoy your surroundings both during the day and after a hard day’s grafting.

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 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
• Construction and renovation
• Lunch
• Construction and renovation
• 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

After a hard day’s work, you deserve a little down-time, and 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, so if you’re an intrepid explorer, you won’t be spoiled for choice of places to visit!

• 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. Extending to the north, the town stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast, with plenty of great places to visit along the way.

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

Safety is our top priority, 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).

And if you’re coming by yourself for the first time, you won’t be alone! 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

We love Ghanaian food and we’re sure you will too!  Typical Ghanaian food includes rice dishes, beans, fruits, vegetables, chicken, beef, and fish with its own 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.