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The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools throughout Ghana, teaching a variety of subjects through our partner organization. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in. . .
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several towns and villages of the follow, Ghana
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Flexible dates available. Duration:
1
to
6
months
(participation cost details)
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| Focus
Areas:
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Children
Education
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| Type of NGO:
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UniversalGiving Partner
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Full Description
| Description
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| The Global Volunteer Network currently has volunteer teaching opportunities in local schools throughout Ghana, teaching a variety of subjects through our partner organization. Volunteers will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in Ghananian communities through education while experiencing African culture and life.
The volunteer teaching opportunities are available in Primary and Secondary schools all over Ghana. However we can arrange for you to teach in a pre-school if that is your preference.
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Cost Details
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| After you have applied and been accepted you can confirm your placement by joining us. It's free to join.(Please see our website for up to date program package costs). Benefits include:
- Personal Staff Support
- Your Ghana Program Guide
- Your Fundraising Guide and Software
- Access to Your Own Online Journal
Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement and includes the following benefits:
- In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program)
- In-Country Support
- 24hr Emergency Line
- Membership To The Change Makers Club
- Letter Of Completion
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| A Great Opportunity For... |
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
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| Language Needed |
| English
(fluent)
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| Skills Needed/ Experience |
Volunteers for the Ghana Teaching Program must:
* be between 18 and 65 years of age
* be able to walk long distances (up to 1 hour continuously) and be able to tolerate heat
* be available for a minimum of four weeks
* be able to speak English fluently
* have a High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
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| Detailed
Location Information
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Participating schools can be found in several towns and villages of the following regions in Ghana: Greater Accra, Central, Eastern, Volta, and Ashanti.
Due to the school calendar, volunteers are placed during the following periods:
- 10 Jan-24 March - 10 May-24 July - 10Sept-9 Dec
Note: These dates vary slightly from year to year and school to school and are approximate rather than confirmed dates.
The in-country fee covers airport pickup, transport to placement, meals during placement, and supervision. Note: accommodation is provided free by the school.
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Cost Details
After you have applied and been accepted you can confirm your placement by joining us. It's free to join.(Please see our website for up to date program package costs). Benefits include:
- Personal Staff Support
- Your Ghana Program Guide
- Your Fundraising Guide and Software
- Access to Your Own Online Journal
Your program fee, which is paid 8 weeks before you are due to begin your placement, varies with the length of placement and includes the following benefits:
- In-Country Fee (meals, accommodation and orientation program)
- In-Country Support
- 24hr Emergency Line
- Membership To The Change Makers Club
- Letter Of Completion
Volunteers for the Ghana Teaching Program must:
* be between 18 and 65 years of age
* be able to walk long distances (up to 1 hour continuously) and be able to tolerate heat
* be available for a minimum of four weeks
* be able to speak English fluently
* have a High School qualification to teach at primary level, and a college degree to teach at secondary level
City: several towns and villages of the follow
Country: Ghana
