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TestimonialsVolunteering Abroad in Ghana
Ghana known as one of the friendliest countries in the world
is one of the best places in Africa to experience the unique
African culture, the warm tropical sunshine and the beautiful
coastal beaches that stretches along the Gulf of Guinea.
So plan to spend your summer break, vacation or gap year with International Volunteer Travel, serving communities in Ghana and be part of the many volunteers and interns who have signed up to have an experience of a lifetime in Ghana.
We have provided lots of information about the African country of Ghana in the Ghana Country Profile Page.
Ghana Volunteer and Internship Programs
International Volunteer Travel offers a range of volunteer abroad opportunities and overseas internship placements to choose from in Ghana. You can work in any of the following areas, namely: orphanages; medical work; sports; teaching; agriculture and village life.
Combination of Programs
In addition to Volunteer placement in Ghana, the International Volunteer Travel also offers opportunities for Internships Abroad in Ghana, a Language and Cultural Experience, and Ghana Adventure Tours and Holidays.
Additionally, we offer Gap Year Abroad in Ghana and can arrange a Group Volunteer Abroad placement for groups including students and church missions at a discounted cost price.
The Volunteer and Internship Abroad Programs in Ghana can be offered independently or in combination with the Ghana Language and Cultural Experience or the Ghana Adventure Holidays programs.The Application Process
To contact us, click here. To submit an application, click here. To read more about how to apply to the International Volunteer Travel program, click here.
Questions and Other Information

To access more information on any aspect of our West African programs in Ghana please click on any link on the left or top links bars. For answers to your questions not provided on the link pages, please go to the page on Frequently Asked Questions.
Ghana Program Highlights Age
Limit:
18
and over; Under 18 if accompanied by guardian or with Gap
Year or Group
Volunteer Abroad program.
Location:
Accra and
others parts of Ghana
Length of Program:
1 to 12 weeks.
Starting Dates:
1st and 3rd Thursday of every
Month; Plan to arrive the day before.
Airport Arrival Time:
Preferably by 4:00 PM
Accommodation, & Meals:
Special volunteer
house or carefully selected Ghanaian households; 3 Ghanaian meals
provided per day.
Schedule:
Mondays to Fridays.
3 to 6 hours daily (10 to 20 hours weekly).
Ghana Volunteer Projects
Volunteer
with Children
Volunteer
in Teaching
Volunteer
with farm communities
Village
Experience Placement
Community
Health Volunteering
Program Costs:
You can also access the Ghana
program fees by clinking here.