Ghana Volunteers - Ghana Teaching Project

Ghana Teaching Project

Details: Category: Teaching Project; Published on Thursday, 03 March 2011 20:43; Written by Administrator; Hits: 3486

You don't have to be a teacher to volunteer with GV. The programme is open to all volunteers whether you are on a gap year, at university or wanting a career break. All we require is a good standard of spoken English. Ghanaian children grow up mainly exposed to their local languages, such as Ga, Twi and Ewe, etc but English remains the country's official uniting language, and is needed to communicate with fellow Ghanaians in education, business, and many other aspects of life.

As a volunteer you can therefore have a huge impact, arguably even more so than in a country that does not have English as its mother-tongue! Ghanaian schools are often understaffed and poorly resourced, but you can help to improve this situation by volunteering.
You can gain work experience teaching at primary or secondary schools in Ghana without TEFL or other formal teaching qualification is required. Whether you want to volunteer teaching during your gap year, career break or holiday you will have a role to play and your efforts will be greatly appreciated.

Ghana is renowned for its friendly people, tremendous natural beauty, and fascinating culture, and you're sure to feel right at home in this wonderful country. Experience a true Ghanaian welcome from the children of Ghana, surrounded by the natural beauty of Africa, and truly integrate yourself into a friendly and hospitable culture. In your spare time you could swim in waterfalls, spot elephants, baboons, crocodiles, and antelope on the African plains, dance and socialise to the Ghanaian beats.