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Celebrate Heritage. Empower Artisans.
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Culture & Craft Tour in Ghana
This short-term project (1–2 weeks) is designed for travelers who want a meaningful cultural immersion experience while supporting local creative economies. Volunteers participate in artisan workshops, document oral histories, and engage in community-based cultural tourism. It’s more than sightseeing, it’s co-creating, learning, and empowering through culture.
⏰1–2 Weeks | Ideal for cultural explorers, students, and creative professionals
💰$1,200
Hands-on skills in traditional crafts like weaving, batik, and potteryKnowledge of Ghanaian history, symbolism, and indigenous art formsCross-cultural communication and participatory learning skills+4 more
Sports Development
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Sports Development
Coach sports and inspire youth in Ghana while promoting teamwork and health.
⏰2 weeks
💰$1,100
👤15+ years
Cross-cultural communicationTeaching and classroom management Creative lesson planning +1 more
Wildlife Conservation
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Forest and Wildlife Conservation
This project focuses on forest restoration, wildlife protection, and environmental education in forest-fringe communities of Ghana. You will engage in activities that combine fieldwork, awareness creation, and sustainable livelihood support to strengthen local stewardship of the environment.
⏰2 weeks
💰$1,600
👤18+ years
Field research and biodiversity monitoring techniquesProject management and teamwork in community development contextsEnvironmental advocacy, facilitation, and education delivery+2 more
Childcare
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Early Childhood Project
This program places volunteers in early childhood centers across rural and semi-urban communities in Ghana. Volunteers help nurture children aged 2–6 through play-based learning, creative arts, storytelling, hygiene routines, and early literacy. The project combines education, health, and care — ensuring that children grow up safe, confident, and ready to learn.
⏰2 – 12 weeks | Available year-round | Placements customized for individuals or groups
💰$1,150
👤18+ years
Early childhood teaching and classroom management techniquesCross-cultural communication and intercultural competenceChild development understanding and inclusive education strategies+2 more
Childcare
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Empowerment Project
Mentor and empower young girls in Ghana through leadership training and advocacy.
⏰2 weeks
💰$1,100
👤18+ years
Cross-cultural communicationTeaching and classroom managementCreative lesson planning +1 more
Healing Communities. Inspiring Change.
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Health & Hope Tour
The Health & Hope Tour takes a community-based approach to health promotion and education. Volunteers support public health outreaches, participate in mobile clinics, and engage with traditional healers to understand Ghana’s indigenous healing wisdom. The tour allows participants to explore the deep intersection between modern health care and traditional wellness systems while delivering practical assistance to underserved populations.
⏰2 – 8 weeks | Available year-round | Individual and group placements
💰$1,700
👤18+ years
Practical experience in community health education and outreach coordinationExposure to Ghana’s traditional and alternative healing systemsSkills in cross-cultural communication and patient interaction+3 more
Childcare
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Teaching Project in Ghana
Support education in Ghana by volunteering in schools and helping children develop essential academic and life skills.
⏰2 – 12 weeks | Available year-round | Open to individuals and groups
💰$1,250
👤18+ years
Practical teaching and lesson planning skillsClassroom management and learner engagement techniquesCross-cultural communication and global citizenship+3 more
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