Teaching Volunteer Program in Ghana

As a teaching volunteer in Ghana with SMWEF, you will work with local teachers and work at schools, kindergartens, rehabilitation centers and special needs schools in both rural and semi-rural communities in Ghana.

As a volunteer your main role is teaching basic subjects such as English, and giving young children more confidence with speaking and writing. Volunteer can also teach subjects like mathematics or computer literacy, science , Arts, etc or get involved with extracurricular activities with children including sports, life skills etc.

Ghana teaching volunteer program gives you enough of practical classroom experience, along with building your lesson preparation skills. As a volunteer you may engage with classroom activities such as Teaching, checking and marking homework, supporting teachers with their preparations, and more. If you are confident in teaching, you may also teach by yourself according to the syllabus. Subjects usually vary from English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and more. A class may contain up to 20 children or less depending on the class size.

As you will be working alongside local coordinators and the teachers, you will not need to be a qualified teacher for this program. However, some experience in teaching and managing a large number of children may be appreciated. Sound English and communication skills are recommended for the teaching project. If you are passionate about teaching children, this project will be suitable for you. The gratitude and appreciation from the children is amazing and full of passion and you may find yourself receiving more energy from the children! You can also teach music and help implement school and community based projects that address social and environmental challenges.

Duties and Tasks:

Volunteers will be assisting and teaching, depending on what you are comfortable doing. These activities range from lesson planning, marking books to playing games, assisting and socializing with the children. Some volunteers prefer to be hands-on in their placements and can broaden their activities to outside the classroom such as gardening, renovations and painting within the school premises. The volunteers should be present at their placements from Monday to Friday within school hours. If not, be sure to inform your placement and volunteer coordinators beforehand.
Can I Sponsor a child’s education?

Yes you can, and the options are flexible depending on your ability! In the schools we place our volunteers, some of the students have been unfortunate to lose a parent, in most cases the provider; or both. These children become victims, facing hardships in their education such as lacking school fees, uniforms, school materials as they cannot provide for themselves. These children are likely to be expelled from the school, a situation that makes them become street children.

THINGS TO BRING: DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS

What can I bring?

Donations and sharing are welcome. There are many needs due to the limited resources schools have ranging from stationeries and books to school facilities and other requirements. You can also do a fundraiser with friends to solve a challenge at the school you will be placed or teaching at. *Program Fees* Fees charged covers accommodation, meals, equipment/materials, house maintenance, airport transfers, and other expenses. In cases where surplus funds are available from the teaching program, these funds directly goes towards the SMWEF community development projects to construct and renovate local schools, libraries, computer labs, clinics, community centers etc.
Important Information:

Volunteers are expected to have their health insurance when volunteering abroad.

We recommend you consult your travel doctor about medications and vaccinations. Recommended vaccinations for Ghana are yellow fever, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, tetanus, typhoid.

Typical day

Volunteers will work in the morning or afternoon for a period of 4-7 hours a day.

8:00am volunteers arrive at the project site and start work on the project. Please Note: working time and everyday work depends on the project placement of volunteers.
12:00pm volunteers for a lunch break
2:30pm Work at the project usually ends for the day and volunteers are free to explore and shop at the local market, visit other important places in the community.

Free time activities

Volunteers who wish to make travel arrangements once in Ghana, our local team is always happy to provide advice and assistance. Volunteers can fill their time free time in Ghana visiting the many historical sites, beautiful beaches, dining on incredible food providers or even, as interns have the weekends free, taking a day trip to Cape Coast.

Itinerary Information and Basic Inclusions

As you land in Accra, you will be picked up by one of our team members upon arrival. Your responsible will then escort you to a taxi, where you will be brought to our volunteer accommodation. Once there, you will be provided 3 meals a day, electricity, running water, and a SIM card for data.

1. Volunteer work at local primary schools to help the disadvantaged children gain significant knowledge.
2.Help local teachers/staff with lesson preparations.
3.Learn about the root traditions and culture of typical Ghanaian community.
4.Pass on your skills and Language to eager Children.
5.Enjoy national schools competition games and Quiz spelling competitions

English

18-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36+