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Volunteer: Yamah Children?s Home in Ghana

Organization: Greenheart Travel
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 36-3417309
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Quick Facts

This home was established in 2006 as a result of the high incidence of orphans and poor street children due to deaths in the family resulting from HIV/AIDS. These orphans were being left under the care of extended family members who were not be able. . . Learn more

Locations:  
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Poverty
Type of NGO:   Independent

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Description

This home was established in 2006 as a result of the high incidence of orphans and poor street children due to deaths in the family resulting from HIV/AIDS. These orphans were being left under the care of extended family members who were not be able to provide for them, would pull them out of school, and force them to work in order to earn keep. The home in Yamah was founded to care for these orphans of the marginalized in this rural community. Having doubled in numbers since opening its doors, they are quickly outgrowing their space.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Volunteers are asked to help with teaching, after-school tutoring, organizing sports, arts and crafts, and other recreational activities, and show each child the love and support he or she deserves. Volunteer are also encouraged to be creative designing various projects of their own.

 
Cost Details
Program fee includes: lodging and all meals, medical insurance, arrival airport pick up, pre-departure and arrival orientations and 24 hour emergency contact.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Professionals
 
Language Needed
English (fluent)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.
 
Detailed Location Information
This orphanage is located in Yamah in the West Mamprusi district of the Northern region. Volunteers will receive a thorough orientation for a few days in the capital city of Accra upon arrival in Ghana. All travel arrangements must be booked according to Greenheart Travel instructions. Booking travel is your responsibility, but we are more than happy to help you as needed. A volunteer coordinator will meet you at the airport in Accra upon your arrival and arrange your transportation to your host family.
Depending on the location of your host family you may be within walking distance to your work site or a short bus ride away. Greenheart Travel does not cover any bus fare used in transit to the work site.

About Greenheart Travel

A non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness, and world peace. Greenheart Travel and CCI organizes exchange programs in the United States and in over 30 countries around the world. Through Greenheart?s environmental and social welfare initiatives, American and international participants can contribute to conservation efforts through service, education and conscious living. Learn More

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