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Work alongside locals and other volunteers to help in community building projects. Although intense this project will be extremely rewarding with a finished result that will benefit all concerned. This project is open to anyone but do expect strenuous work and long hours.
Building in Ghana
The growth of many developing communities is often stunted due to the lack of decent facilities in the community. Although teachers give children the chance to work their way out of poverty, equally as important are the school buildings needed to teach these children. This provides the appropriate environment in which they can learn and develop.
Furthermore, having a well-maintained school building undoubtedly boosts children’s self-esteem as well as the pride they take in their work. Aside from education, decent drainage and sanitation systems are often lacking and usually cause poor health and sickness in the community. And then there is the need for good recreational facilities that are normally absent altogether. However, through our building projects, you can join one of our volunteer teams and make a lasting impact on developing communities in Ghana.
Your Role
By joining a building project, you will join a team of other volunteers and locals, all of whom will become very close friends by the end of the project. The Ghanaian workers are skilled and know how to use the local materials. They will act as your guide and, no doubt, teach you many tricks of the trade so the construction can be done quickly and efficiently. Because the projects vary, so do the tasks. However, many are common to them all such as physical and strenuous days. But don't be put off, all the projects accommodate volunteers of reasonable physical fitness and you will never be asked to do anything you do not want to do. However, you will soon find that being outdoors and working as a team is a fun and truly rewarding experience.
Social Life
We believe it is important to give volunteers the chance to unwind and have fun whilst they are away. The team therefore organises a variety of activities to bring volunteers together, to share their experiences and, above all, have a good time. Some of these activities include trips to Ghana's best night spots, All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink nights, 5-a-side football and volleyball matches.
Akpeteshi FC
If you ever fancy a game of footy or simply enjoy the social side of football, then we encourage you to take part in regular football matches as part of Akpeteshi FC - a team made up of volunteers and locals. The team will give you the chance to play with some top players, some of whom even have past international experience. However, although Akpeteshi FC has a competitive edge, the emphasis is on the social side of football and is amusingly named after the locally brewed gin! And, if you play in the team or simply join in with the 'supporting', you will soon see why Akpeteshi FC is renowned for its unpredictable matches and fiery social life!
Travel and Adventure
Beyond Accra, there are countless places to visit. You could take a Sunday pleasure-cruise on Lake Volta (the biggest man-made lake in Africa) or you might want to visit the history-laden slave castles of Cape Coast and Elmina. You may want to take a walk on the wild side with the elephants at Mole National Park or spot tropical birds in the rainforest canopy at Kakum National Park.
Our in-country team will help you build a travelling itinerary and give you plenty of advice on how to make your way through the country.
Other options...
Volunteer sports coaching in Ghana or South Africa, Conservation in Ecuador.
We have loads more exciting sports and volunteering opportunities on offer - simply make an enquiry to receive a free brochure.
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