I volunteered for a month in Ghana and loved it!

I volunteered at this project for 4 weeks and had an absolutely amazing experience. Prior to my departure, any worries or questions I had were taken care of by the Pod Team, which put me at ease!

Upon arrival at the project I felt so welcomed by the community, the team and fellow volunteers; you could not find a friendlier country to volunteer in than Ghana. At first it took a few days to adjust to life in the village and to adapt to a way of life so very different from home, but within a week I had adjusted to it and did not miss home at all!

Whilst the kindergarten was open in term time, I worked there in the mornings and in the afternoons I occupied my time reading, playing or doing crafts with children in the village.

When the kindergarten closed in the Summer I really enjoyed having the opportunity to teaching maths and English to small groups. The children were so enthusiastic and keen to learn, it was really amazing to see how triumphant they were when they grasped something new!

Although a month may not be the longest time, I felt I was able to achieve so much in that time. Volunteering with the children was the most rewarding and worthwhile experience, the hardest part was having to return home! Volunteering in Ghana was one of the best decisions I have ever made!