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Teaching Project in Ghana
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Program Overview
Support education in Ghana by volunteering in schools and helping children develop essential academic and life skills.
About This Program
Shaping Young Minds. Inspiring Lifelong Learners.
Education is one of the most powerful tools for transformation and every child deserves a teacher who inspires them to dream beyond their circumstances.
Through the VolunTour Africa Teaching Project, volunteers play an active role in improving classroom learning, literacy, and creative development in underserved schools and communities across Ghana.
The program supports CfSNI’s Children and Youth Projects, empowering children to read, think critically, and grow confidently into responsible citizens and future leaders.
Key Activities
- ✓Classroom Teaching: Support lessons in English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, and Creative Arts.
- ✓Reading Clubs: Facilitate CfSNI’s Yen Anidaso Clubs of Readers to promote literacy and storytelling.
- ✓Youth Mentorship: Conduct life skills and leadership sessions for upper primary and JHS students.
- ✓Co-curricular Support: Organize debates, art, music, and sports activities to boost creativity and teamwork.
- ✓Lesson Resource Creation: Develop visual learning materials using local resources to enhance teaching quality.
- ✓Teacher Collaboration: Work alongside local teachers to exchange ideas and improve classroom engagement.
Skills Needed
Passion for children and learningStrong communication and presentation skillsPatience, adaptability, and creativityCross-cultural sensitivity and teamworkInitiative in lesson delivery and classroom managementVolunteers with skills in reading facilitation, arts, music, sports, or ICT are especially encouraged to join.
Skills You'll Gain
Practical teaching and lesson planning skillsClassroom management and learner engagement techniquesCross-cultural communication and global citizenshipLeadership, mentoring, and teamwork abilitiesGreater confidence, creativity, and empathy in working with diverse learnersEach participant receives a Certificate of Participation recognizing their contribution to education and youth empowerment in Ghana.
Impact & Goals
Your service directly supports CfSNI’s mission of “Creating Hopes, Building Futures.”
🎯 Improves literacy and learning outcomes among children and youth.
🎯 Reduces student disinterest and dropout rates in underserved communities.
🎯 Builds the confidence and leadership potential of young learners.
🎯 Strengthens the capacity of local teachers through collaborative practice.🎯 Contributes to SDG 4 – Quality Education, SDG 5 – Gender Equality, and SDG 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth.
Through your presence, classrooms become spaces of curiosity, joy, and opportunity — planting seeds of hope that will shape Ghana’s next generation of leaders.
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.
Locations
Akyem Oda, Kyebi & Nsutam (Eastern Region): Literacy and classroom teaching projects in rural schools.
Bosome Freho (Ashanti Region): Reading clubs and after-school mentoring under CfSNI’s Deep Reach Program.
Cape Coast (Central Region): Coastal schools and youth leadership workshops.
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.
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$1,250
Program Fee
📞Contact for Application
📋 Application Process
- • Submit initial inquiry
- • Complete application form
- • Interview & background check
- • Confirmation & preparation
Duration:2 – 12 weeks | Available year-round | Open to individuals and groups
Min. Age:18 years
What's Included:
- ✓Airport pickup
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Two meals/day
- ✓24/7 in-country support
- ✓Volunteer orientation and training
- ✓School placement coordination
Partner Organization
Star Ghana Foundation
Requirements
- •No background check required for general classroom support
- •Open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity
- •Good physical and mental health
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