Reflecting on my experience as a volunteer in Ghana, this experience has strengthened my adaptability, teamwork and communication skills, in new environments and has deepened my sense of empathy towards others. For anyone thinking of embarking on a trip like this, I would recommend that you embrace the unknown and stay open to partaking in various opportunities that would definitely add to your growth as an individual. I had the best time in Ghana, and this trip is definitely a highlight of my 2024, so far.
Volunteer in Ghana
Discover International Volunteer HQ’s incredible Ghana volunteer abroad program. Choose from a wide range of trusted Ghana volunteer projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Medical and Construction. Volunteers are based in and around the Accra region, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. With affordable Program Fees and top rated volunteer projects trusted by over 144,000 travelers, IVHQ is the best volunteer organization in Ghana.
Highlights:
- 7 meaningful project options available year-round
- Program Fees from $390 for 1 week
- Includes airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support
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Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house
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Projects based in rural villages and townships within the Greater Accra Region
Key information
Volunteer opportunities in Ghana
Volunteering with nature
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $459
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help farmers become more sustainable in all aspects of their operations, with the resulting food and produce going towards local childcare placements.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $390
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based at schools in Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Volunteer with young school children in rural parts of Ghana before and after school, assisting with meals, providing care, assisting with homework, and informal teaching English through play therapy and games.
Supports community development
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $459
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Make a lasting impact in rural towns by contributing to construction and renovation projects at a range of community facilities including schools, centers and clinics.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Set Program Fee of $725
- Set duration of 1 week
- Programs start on the 15th of every month
- Based in rural Ghananian communities
- Volunteers aged 18+
A medical project with a difference. This is a one week roving medical campaign, visiting rural communities and helping to provide malaria treatment and prevention, as well education around nutrition, sexual health and hygiene.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $459
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in clinics and communities in rural Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+
Help bring better healthcare to rural clinics and on mobile wound care outreach in Ghana. Duties are a mixture of hands-on, administrative and observational tasks.
Improves health & wellbeing
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $390
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based in Ghanian schools
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Help local schools and sports teams in Ghana with physical education lessons, playing games with students and encouraging them to enjoy being active.
Increases access to education
3-5 hours volunteering per day
Program Fees from $390
- Duration: 1 - 24 weeks
- Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
- Based at schools in Ghana
- Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Provide a valued perspective as a fluent English speaker in schools that are often under-staffed. Assist with English, music, Math, geography and arts lessons in rural areas around Accra.
What recent volunteers said about their IVHQ experience
This experience showed me the true reason I want to be a doctor. Healthcare outreach has always been important to me, but going to Ghana shed a whole new light on this. I realized how important it is go out into under-served communities to offer healthcare to those in need. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full health potential, and even the smallest acts can make a difference in someone's life.
Ghana left a lasting impact on me. I learned so much and left with so many life lessons. This trip, despite only being a week long, truly changed my life! To anyone who is hesitant about doing a service trip, I would tell them that they will regret it if they don't go. I was hesitant, too, but after doing one, I am already looking at where I can go serve next. It is one of the best experiences you will ever have.
Do it! Volunteering is something I’ve always wanted to do and this experience didn’t disappoint. The integration between locals and the children was something I've not experienced, the love you feel is incredible. The joy you experience is something that is hard to find at home. Everyone on the local team was amazing, they helped us all, taught us lots of things, and went above and beyond. Everyone is so full of love and kindness you cannot not enjoy yourself, the volunteer work makes you feel as if you are making a difference, and the bonds and friendships you make you will carry with you forever.
My Program Manager and the staff at IVHQ were more than helpful when it came to preparation. They were always available to answer my questions and provided me with so much information! I was nervous when I got to Ghana, however, as the days unfolded I developed tight bonds with fellow volunteers and locals, learned about a new culture, and made memories I still catch myself smiling over. By the time I left, I wasn’t going home - I was LEAVING home. Ghana left a monumental impact on me and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. To anyone who is thinking about joining this program, you’ll be in for a life changing experience if you do.
I participated in the medical program for two weeks. We assisted at a local clinic and visited villages with patients to care for their wounds using limited medical supplies. It is a valuable experience that you cannot have in your own country. I highly recommend participating.
The guidance and support I received was very helpful in making me feel secure and comfortable with my decision to volunteer. The local team was also very supportive and I always felt safe my entire stay which was important to me. Being able to help people in remote places with little or no access to healthcare was an amazing experience.
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Popular add-ons & experiences in Ghana
Take your volunteer experience to the next level with these popular add-ons and experiences. Explore your options below and learn how to book them once you've been accepted onto the IVHQ Ghana program.
Enjoy a stress free ride from the volunteer accommodation back to Kotoka International Airport arranged by our local team.
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.
Enjoy a stress free ride from the volunteer accommodation back to Kotoka International Airport arranged by our local team.
Arriving early or departing a few days after your program finished? Book your extra nights of accommodation.