Wildlife Conservation

Forest and Wildlife Conservation

Featured Program

Program Overview

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.

About This Program

Protect Nature. Preserve Life. Inspire Change.

Ghana’s forests and wildlife are vital to life — they store water, regulate climate, and sustain thousands of plant and animal species. Yet many of these treasures are threatened by illegal mining, deforestation, and climate change.

VolunTour Africa invites you to take part in a hands-on environmental journey that blends community action, ecological learning, and adventure. Through this project, volunteers become ambassadors for climate action, working directly with local conservation groups, forest rangers, and schools to restore and protect the country’s natural heritage.

Key Activities

✓Reforestation & Tree Planting: Establish and maintain nurseries, plant native tree species, and assist with reforestation drives.
✓Wildlife & Biodiversity Monitoring: Help track animal sightings, record forest data, and promote habitat protection.
✓Environmental Education: Conduct school and community sensitization sessions on waste management, climate adaptation, and conservation practices.
✓Community Partnerships: Support eco-friendly income projects such as beekeeping, organic farming, and crafts made from recycled materials.
✓Eco-Tourism Engagement: Visit national parks and conservation centers to understand the link between conservation, tourism, and community development.

Skills Needed

Passion for nature and outdoor workAbility to adapt to field conditions and rural settingsGood communication and community engagement skillsTeamwork, creativity, and initiativeBasic data-recording or environmental observation abilities (an advantage for research-based volunteers)

Skills You'll Gain

Field research and biodiversity monitoring techniquesProject management and teamwork in community development contextsEnvironmental advocacy, facilitation, and education deliveryCultural intelligence and cross-cultural collaborationLeadership, resilience, and problem-solving in dynamic environments

Impact & Goals

Improve literacy and numeracy in underserved communities

Support overworked local teachers

Enhance digital literacy where access to tech is limited

Build student confidence through mentorship and support

Location

Volunteers stay with vetted host families or in shared volunteer guesthouses. Homes have basic but comfortable amenities, including electricity and running water (in most areas). Rooms are typically shared with 1–3 other volunteers.

Meals

Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) are provided by host families or the volunteer house. Meals are homemade and typically include rice, plantains, stews, and local Ghanaian dishes. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with notice.