Volunteer in Ghana

A Ghana volunteer experience is a truly unforgettable way to explore the rich and diverse local culture as well as travelling with a difference. Whether volunteering abroad for the first time or as a returning VolSol alumnus, we can help kickstart your volunteering journey in Ghana today! If you’re looking to make a lasting impact on our volunteer programs in Ghana and truly become a global citizen, our teams are ready for you to get in touch and help find the perfect volunteering opportunity for you. 

The ‘how’ in how to volunteer abroad in Ghana is a pretty simple process that our team can guide you through. The hard part is choosing a program that you want to get involved in! Our Ghana volunteer programs offer a breadth of opportunities to work with those in need of the support and contributions you can offer. We have two different locations, Accra, Axim, and Tamale.

If you’re hoping to volunteer in Ghana with children, we certainly have the projects for you! Our Street Children Program is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer in Africa and help those in need of it. You’ll be working with children from as young as 6 months old, up to 12 years old, allowing you to see a range of stages in child development and learn how best to care for these children. A fantastic opportunity for those looking to work with children in the future! You’ll give them a basic education and the skills they need to keep themselves off the streets, as well as assisting the local ‘Mamas’ in their daily chores. 

If you’re interested in teaching, our Kindergarten and Pre-School Volunteer Program would be great for you! You will work with children under the age of 5, and at this very tender age, getting the basics of schooling correct is key to their future success. You would be helping to pave the way for their future achievements by teaching them the basics. Development in all areas of their life is crucial, and you can be part of it. 

Volunteer travel in Ghana doesn’t get more unique than our Physiotherapy Internship in Accra. You will be working at a holistic therapy centre, focussing on muscle building and improving motor skills. You will help rehabilitate patients after nerve damage or sports injuries, as well as carrying out massages and relaxation exercises with children. 

The Ghana volunteer programs don’t end there! Our Medical Internship in Accra is another unrivalled opportunity to volunteer in Ghana and make a difference to the local communities there. This program is open to volunteers with varied experience, but on the path to becoming a qualified professional. You’ll be assisting the local team in their daily duties, such as weighing patients, checking temperatures, cleaning wounds, as well as doing administrative work. All very valuable experiences in a new medical and cultural context! 

We also have volunteer organisations in Tamale, Ghana, which offer a different way of life in comparison to the busy capital of Accra. Still a large city, it has many opportunities for you to get involved in! For our budding sportspeople, our Sports Volunteering in Ghana would be the perfect program! You will be coaching local kids in football and nurturing their passion for sport as well as fomenting their team building and leadership skills. 

Alongside the Sports Volunteering project, you can also join our Community Development project! You will work across all sectors of improving local life, a truly all-encompassing project! You’ll be able to teach local children, assist in construction and renovation, and work in providing clean water for their community! 

Were you hoping to volunteer in Ghana as a teacher? Tamale has just the project for you! Our Girls’ Education project facilitates the education of girls who would otherwise not be a part of mainstream education. You will assist teachers in delivering lessons and work with small groups of students. You can also work behind the scenes in providing a scheme of work and lesson plans! You would be giving these girls the tools to improve their future for them and their families. 

Our budding medics and nurses can also join our Medical Volunteer project and assist the community in maintaining a healthy population. Qualified professionals will of course have more freedom in what they can do, and assist in the treatment of patients. Students will be able to shadow, observe, and also take part in some of the daily routines of the hospital! Your skills will be well put to use. 

Finding it hard to make a decision and don’t know which one to pick? We’ve got you covered! Our 2-Week special in Tamale will give you the chance to work with local communities in different capacities, whilst also organising your weekend trips for you! All you have to do is show up with a smile and get stuck in! 

For our marine and ecological conservationists, Axim is the place for you. Ghana’s Gold Coast will be the perfect backdrop for your volunteering experience. You will engage actively in environmental protection and nature conservation, recycling protection of the natural habitat of humans and animals. You will document the different species found there, clean up beaches, plant trees to prevent coastal erosion, and protect and care for the sea turtle population. 

Have we piqued your interest? Good! Are you ready to get started? Even better! Volunteering in Ghana is only a few clicks away; choose your program, click ‘Apply Now’, complete the registration process, and let us take care of the rest. Get in touch with us today for more information on how we can make your volunteering experience in Ghana unforgettable. 

Not only do we have our experience, but we have many accreditations that attest to our excellence in the field as well as our legitimacy as a volunteering experience coordinator. We are approved by WYSE Work Abroad, Go Overseas, and many other accreditors for volunteering abroad organisations. 

We have a dedicated team that ensures that volunteers have a smooth and memorable experience, learning from their peers along the way. From the moment you inquire, through the process of clearing doubts, filling out the application, making payments, accessing the Pre-Departure Guidebook, and reaching the volunteering location followed by Program Orientation – our team supports you every step of the way. We have in-country coordinators and representatives to assist you at the project sites.

Additionally, Volunteering Solutions offers various support services, including:

• Medical and travel insurance at a nominal extra cost
• Fundraising assistance for volunteers facing financial challenges
• Weekend excursions, hikes, and safaris in Ghana 
• Local transportation and airport drop-offs for a minimal extra cost

Upon completing your project, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion, which will significantly enhance your career prospects. This experience will boost your CV/resume and expand your social network. It’s a journey you’ll cherish forever.

Volunteering Solutions also provides tailor-made projects for group volunteering (students, colleagues, or families) where people can work together and explore Ghana most uniquely.

Ghana’s vast landscape and natural beauty provide the backdrop for your volunteer experience. Located on Africa’s Gold Coast, beach days could feature heavily in your volunteer schedule! 

Our volunteer opportunities in Ghana on the beach are in Accra and Axim, the coastal capital and another city further west. Here you can visit the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park and learn more about the country’s history pre- and post-colonisation. 

In Axim you’ll find idyllic coastlines, overseen by forts from a time gone by, and swaying coconut palms wherever you look - truly heaven on earth. People here work in the gold trade and agriculture, with the Kundum festival being one of the most important dates in the calendar! 

Another one of our places to volunteer in Ghana is Tamale, further north and in the centre of the country, away from the coast. It is Ghana's third largest city, and its location gives it a very different feel to the previous two locations. If you prefer a dry savanna climate, with more options for safaris and exploration of local wildlife, Tamale would be just the place for you! 

If you are hoping to volunteer in Ghana, we have many projects available to you! Here’s what we have on offer:

• Football Coaching in Tamale, Ghana
• Summer Impact Project Ghana
• Ghana 2 Week Special
• Physiotherapy Internship in Accra, Ghana
• Medical Internship in Accra, Ghana
• Community Development Project in Tamale, Ghana
• Beach Conservation Program in Axim, Ghana
• Girls’ Education Program in Tamale, Ghana
• Street Children Project in Accra, Ghana
• Kindergarten and Pre-School Volunteer Program in Accra, Ghana
• Medical Healthcare Program in Tamale, Ghana

Think you could be a great addition to our team? Let us know if you fulfil the following requirements! 

- Be at least 17 years or older at the time of joining the project.

- Have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

- Should also be proactive and can take initiative.

- Should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

- Should be open to learning, and be friendly with everyone.

Apart from that, a Criminal Background Check Report is essential for volunteers who are joining Childcare, or Teaching programs. And you should be empathic towards the animals if you want to volunteer for wildlife conservation programs.

Our project prices start as low as £382 in Ghana! This is what we include as standard:

• 24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
• Comprehensive Pre-Departure Information
• Airport Pickup from Airport
• Orientation 
• Food - 2 meals a day
• Accommodation 
• Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost) 
• Certificate Of Completion (Upon Request)

Like everywhere else around the world, volunteering in Ghana comes for a minimal fee, which also covers your airport pickup, accommodation, and pre-departure booklet that contains all the information to get you started on your volunteering journey!. Other than that, you'll also be provided with meals, pick up and drop from the project site to your accommodation, and most importantly, there will be 24/7 in-country support.

However, you can always fundraise to pay for your meaningful volunteer trip and experience the goodness of travelling abroad to make a difference.

We have had volunteer programs in Ghana for over 17 years! Since our inception in 2007, we have sent over 21,000 volunteers to over 25 destinations across the world! We have much experience in providing unforgettable volunteering experiences across the world, and our excellence in the field is a testament to that!

We know what volunteers look for regarding safety and security during their stay. All of our accommodation is located in safe areas, with 24/7 support from VolSol staff. You will be provided with a full orientation about the country, the city, and the local area to ensure you are as best informed as you can be! 

Our pre-departure booklet provides comprehensive information about the do’s and don’ts of the area, and how best to respect the cultures and traditions of your destination of choice! 

Our programs are based in Accra, the capital, and Tamale, a smaller town. Accra will have much of what you need readily available, but tamale is more rural, so you may struggle if you forget key items! Here’s some basics we suggest taking: 

• A small bum bag to keep your valuables close by and handy when you’re walking around town and on the project! Nothing worse than having to hold your phone all the time. 
• Comfortable, conservative clothes. Light and airy long sleeved tops and trousers are recommended! Cotton and linen are great options. 
• A first aid kit full to the brim with items you would use regularly, you never know what you might need!

If you are working with children, it is also advisable to bring some donations to the project you will be joining. For example, colouring books, teaching materials, toys, stationery etc. You can also buy these locally to help support local vendors and small businesses. 

Ghana is beautiful all year-round, and as an equatorial country it only has two seasons, dry and wet! The dry season runs between October to March, and is far less humid than the wet season! Temperatures don’t fluctuate majorly between wet and dry, but the rains and humidity take centre stage during April to September!

December is a fantastic time to visit, with Afrochella taking centre stage on the music scene. This time of year is also perfect for going to see the local wildlife, as the weather is dry and dusty, and many road tracks are still accessible. 

We welcome volunteers from all over the world and different walks of life! We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion can only make the world a better place. We want to champion global citizens with an international vision and a deep commitment to the betterment of our society. Our volunteers should be compassionate, enthusiastic about change, diligent, and open-minded. 

Our projects cater to group volunteering in Ghana, as well as family volunteering groups, student volunteering, gap year travellers, as well as teenage travellers looking to expand their horizons. 

You can easily apply to volunteer in Ghana and be a part of our mission trips by following a few simple steps. Once you have decided which program you wish to join, and in which destination, you can go ahead and fill out the application form here.

You will receive a welcome email from the team, acknowledging your application. We will then send your Booking Confirmation in 7-10 working days. Once you receive your Booking Confirmation you can log into your account to view your trip details and make your final payments.

If you can’t decide which program to join, or where to travel, you can always write to us at [email protected] - and our Program Advisors will assist you.

Before travelling to Ghana, please ensure that you meet the following general requirements: 

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your expected return date.
• Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for your visa and other necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.

We assist with the visa process for Ghana. Once you make your booking, we will contact you with the relevant details. We always say book at least you months in advance to allow ample time for the visa to come through! 

We have fantastic opportunities to take on a medical mission in Ghana! Both our Accra and Tamale projects are fantastic opportunities to experience medical care under a new context and different system to your home country. Your knowledge complemented by the learning you will gain from this program will make you an unrivalled candidate for medical programs, as well as progressing your current career. 

To join, you must be 18 years of age, as well as an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Medical interns must provide a clean criminal background check report, CV, passport copy as well as other documents and credentials pertaining to their qualifications prior to joining the program. Medical and nursing students can join either program. Pre-medical entry students and students studying physiotherapy or occupational therapy can take part in our Accra program. 

The medical internship in Accra will allow volunteers to shadow medical professionals in their day-to-day roles. Based on your skills and knowledge, you will assist in daily duties, such as patient check ups at the clinic. You’ll learn more about the issues that present themselves to Ghanaian medical professionals and how they tackle them. Administrative work is also a possibility! 

You can also join our medical volunteer project in Tamale, Ghana. Your tasks will again be determined by your knowledge and qualifications, with fully qualified professionals able to assist more practically. As a medical or nursing student, you will be able to assist the staff in their daily routines and gain valuable experience in the workplace!

As a qualified doctor or nurse, you will be able to do the ward rounds, and work in many different departments, such as maternal health, mental health, surgery, laboratories, counselling and testing. You can also carry out other procedures under supervision. 

With this much variation, we’re sure we will find a healthcare volunteer project in Ghana for you! 

Volunteering Solutions offers many options for short-term volunteering in Ghana! If you only have one or two weeks to spare for volunteering, we can provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime trip around Ghana!

Our two-week special will allow you to truly become a global citizen and immerse yourself wholly in the culture and traditions of Ghana. You’ll be able to make an impact locally to those who depend on the NGOs we work with, as well as the beauty and treasures of Ghanaian life. 

Our 2-week special is the perfect opportunity to volunteer abroad in Ghana as well as experiencing the best of what Ghana has to offer! You will spend your week volunteering on one of our projects, working with locals to help provide them the skills they need to excel in the workforce. You’ll also be able to volunteer with the local teachers, and assist with lessons!

What makes this 2-week special so special is the incorporation of tours alongside your volunteer work! Your tour starts off with experiencing the wildlife in Northern Ghana, especially the local monkey species. You will spend the evening in a village in the area. You will then move onto a safari drive, and witness big game in action! A truly majestic view!

Some of our other projects in Tamale are also a minimum stay of one or two weeks, so if you’re strapped for time, you can still join us! 

If you're looking to volunteer for more than 2 weeks, you are more than welcome to! We can cater stays up to 24 weeks, so you can spend the best part of the year with us in Ghana! A popular choice for many volunteers is to begin with a 2-week special, and extend your stay with us on the project of your choice. You can switch between projects in all of our locations! Summer volunteering in Ghana is also an option.

Worried that you’ll find yourself bored after a while? We can assure you that there is no way this will happen, especially not in such a warm and welcoming country as Ghana! You have the option of multiple weekend trips, with an abundance of wildlife and national parks at your doorstep. There’s much to explore and see locally, that you’ll never be bored!

Want to know more about what trips are available to you? Just email [email protected] for more information on this! 

Of course, when you are travelling to a new country, it’s obvious that you’d want to explore and experience the area, making the most of your journey. We partner with local tour guides to help provide you with the best experience possible. 

Ghana is a rare place, untouched by mass tourism and still maintaining its character and culture! You can experience the modern Ghanaian way of living in the vibrant capital, Accra, or enjoy a slower, more relaxed pace of life in Tamale, as well as the abundance of beautiful wildlife around you! 

Accra has all the caveats of modern living, as well as being positioned right next to the beach, where you can soak up the rays! If you’re volunteering in Tamale, on your doorstep you have Mole National Park on your doorstep, where you can go on safai=ri on foot! The lack of natural predators in the area makes the experience entirely unique to what you may be used to in Eastern Africa. Walking alongside elephants is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. 

Another option for exploring is the Boabeng Fiema Monkey Sanctuary. Full of waterfalls to cool off under, you’ll be a guest among the many primate species present in Ghana! You’ll soak up the peace and tranquillity of being in nature, and enjoy a much needed rest. 

If you’re interested to know more about the religion and culture of the local community, you can also visit the Larabanga Mosque. Lauded as ‘The Mecca of West Africa’, you can silently revere the largest and oldest mosque in Ghana! With so much to see, you’ll be spoilt for choice!