Vacancy: Community Work and Travel program in Ghana
Company: Robbooker Voluntary Organisation ( RVO-GHANA)
Category: Community development, Construction & building, Farming & Agriculture
Dates: Departs on the 14th of every month
Cost: Please contact us for the cost
Support in place: Administrative calls and regular visitation from tour guide etc
Age limit: 15 years and Above
Placement Details
2-WEEKS COMMUNITY WORK AND TOURS) 2009 Program: 2-WEEKS COMMUNITY WORK AND TOURS) 2009Highlights: Community Voluntary Work and TravelDates: Open / Ongoing ( Only Groups ) 10-30 ParticipantsDeparture and end point: AccraInternational Airport: Accra-GhanaLanguage Requirements: English and OtherAccommodation and meals: Hostel, host Family, local and international foods 3 times a day by host Family / restaurant.Special need: Need to be in good health for hikingDo you want to have the most exciting and interesting holidays that can never be forgotten? Do you want to combine community volunteer work and travel / sightseeing? Then come to Ghana, the jewel of Africa where there are so many unique tourist attraction centres, magnificent rainforest and the exotic beaches. Relax and enjoy yourself in this wonderful part of the world. Above all ~ Akwaaba~ you are most welcome.PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 2009Our uniquely designed Community Voluntary Work and Travel program enables people to travel to beautiful and exotic Ghana to do a 1-week community volunteer work (support to vulnerable children and community development in Ghana), cultural immersion and travel 1-week to some of the unique tourist attractions in Ghana for sightseeing.This program offers people a unique opportunity to give a helping hand to poor communities in Ghana by way of joining a community project for 1-week ,this includes :Orientation about the local culture, history/religious issues. Orphanage Work, HIV aids education/ Presentation, Teaching, HealthCare project, Conservation, community construction project.After oneweek of community volunteer work, Participants begin 1 week tour to some of the unique and popular tourist attractions centre across Ghana.PROGRAM ITNERY 2009 DAY 0: Airport pick up and hotel transfer. Participants rest the first night in Accra. DAY 1-6: Travel from Accra to Kumasi the next morning, orientation in the office which covers safety issues, climate expectation, host family conditions, working project etc. After breakfast volunteers will be transferred to their various project sites. Whiles there, they would be orientation by local project staff, discussion of job responsibilities and other issues? The 7days work consist of care giving, teaching English, sanitation, cleaning, washing, playing games, draw pictures,painting,construction,conservation and some extracurricular activities and community development.DAYS 7 -14 (GHANA TOUR PROGRAM) DAYS 7-9: ASHANTI TOUR: Participants will visit some unique and popular tourist attraction centre of the Ashanti region. A visit to Bonwire the famous historical town of Kente colorful clothes. A visit to the Ashanti palace museum, Ntonso Adinkra village, Ahwiaa Craft village, Military museum, the national Cultural Center, the central market, Owabi bamboo forest, Bobbie forest and Lake Bosomtwe,One of the biggest and natural lakes in the world. Participants may spend a night at the luxurious hotel near the Lake (Kessben Hotel) Participants will be transferred to Cape coast on the 13TH DAY after dinner. Meal(s) Include: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Kessben Hotel or SimilarDAYS 9-11: TAMALE TOUR: Depart for Mole National Park/Elephant Dome Mole is a wildlife observatory. Here you can watch creatures in their natural habitat from observation centers. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Game Reserve Hotel or SimilarDAYS 11-13: CAPE COAST TOUR: Cape Coast, formerly known as the Gold Coast, used to be the capital city of Ghana. Tour Elmina Castle and Slave Dungeons, visiting shopping centers/markets and the exotic beaches of Cape coast.A visit to the Kakum Forest has one of the few remaining canopy walks in the world. The bridges overlook Kakum Forest and its wildlife. The walks, hanging over 100m in the air may test the bravery of the group, as they cross 7 bridges total. Make a stop over at the Hans Cottage crocodile pond. A visit to the Cape Coat castle.Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or Similar DAY 13-14: TRAVEL TO ACCRA, TOUR, PROGRAM ENDS AND DEPARTURE. Participants will be transferred to Accra the next morning, day tour of Accra. Visits to the National art center, cultural center, and National museum and trekking through the big markets of Accra/shopping, visit the Kwame Nkrumah memorial park. Program ends at 2pm and report writing. What Did You Bring with You? What Will You Take With You?” How will this experience impact your interactions when you return home? Say formal good-byes to RVO staffMeal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch What fee covers? 1. Airport meeting and hotel transfer for the first night of arrival. Air-conditioned Transportation throughout your stay in Ghana. 2. Three (3) time’s daily local and international meal ,home -stay and hotel accommodation Free internet service in our office, Donation to project, Orientation, placement, assistance and adjustment, program and volunteer co-ordination/ staff support 3. Escort to the airport after Program, R.V.O shall present a letter of recommendation and certificate to participants after Program. 4. Transportation, food and hotel accommodation during tours.What fee does not cover: 1. * Entering fees for any tourist place/ Smoking /drinks and clubbing * Air ticket * Buying gifts/souvenirs for friends and family members back home. * Insurance for lost of languages.
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