Volunteer Teaching in Ghana – Education Projects

Working with your volunteer coordinator, you will be given activities for each day at the school. Whilst you will mainly be teaching English, you have a great opportunity to shine, and help your new little friends with any other subjects you feel confident in teaching. Together with local teachers, you can make each day an exciting adventure for the children in your care. Let your creativity flow!

Mandatory Orientation Day

On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day to familiarize yourself with the surroundings, as well as local culture. Your program 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
• Teaching at the school
• Lunch
• Teaching at the school
• Preparation time for the next day
• 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 day of creative exploits, 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 through the week and travel further afield at the weekends!

Places to Visit

Here are some of our favourite destinations in Ghana …

• 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. It stretches along the Ghanaian Atlantic coast and extends north, with many bustling towns and villages 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 and 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

If you haven’t tried Ghanaian cuisine, you’re in for treat!  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.