2-Week Summer Break Program in Ghana
Dates for 2012:
Program Fee: $1,500
Country
The West African country of Ghana
(pop. 23 million) is a very safe, stable country which is considered
one of Africa's true success stories. Ghana is a parliamentary democracy
that gained independence from Britain in 1957. English is the official
language and is widely spoken. Cosmic Volunteers has sent hundreds
of volunteers to Ghana since 2004. Cosmic's founder Scott Burke
has visited Ghana three times, most recently in December 2007.
Location
The 2-Week Summer Break in Ghana takes place in the capital city
Accra
and in rural Kpando
(the "K is silent) in the Volta
Region. Kpando is located approximately two hours northeast
of Accra. The Volta Region is a safe, quiet and peaceful area, away
from the regular tourist circuits of Ghana.
Map of Ghana
Volunteer Projects
Your volunteer work will involve a combination of humanitarian work
and physical work with orphanages, schools, and other local organizations
to improve communities in Accra and the Volta Region. Some of the
projects involve spending time with children at orphanages playing
games, arts & crafts, and sports, as well as planting trees,
cleaning-up school grounds, and light construction work of schools
and medical clinics.
Included in Program Fee
• All Food
• All Accommodations
• Airport Pickup/Dropoff
• In-Country Transportation
• In-Country Orientation
• Volunteer Project
• Cultural Excursions
• 24 Hr Support in Ghana and Philadelphia
• Visa Assistance
• Insurance
• T-Shirt
• Certificate / Letter
Not Included in Program Fee
• Airfare
• Visa Fee
• Vaccinations
• Internet
• Phone Calls
• Extra Sightseeing
Accommodations and Meals
Accommodations are in a shared volunteer house or homestay, in same-sex
rooms. The accommodations will be basic but clean. Food will be
local Ghana cuisine (rice, vegetables, meat, fish, beans, fruit)
with vegetarians and vegans easily accommodated.
Local Transportation
Cosmic Volunteers staff will meet you at the airport in Accra, transport
you to the project location, and drop you off at the airport at
the end of the program. Daily transport during the program will
be by either walking or "trotro" (12-person bus).
Requirements
• Minimum Age: 16
• All Nationals are Eligible
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Group Discounts
Groups of 5-9:
One group leader has their program fee waived.
Groups of 10+:
Two group leaders has their program fees waived.
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