Location
  • Ghana
    • Accra
Length
1 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
18
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
295
Price Details
Fully hosted experience from $295 for 1 week - this includes accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, orientation and 24/7 in-country support.
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Meals Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
May 01, 2024
Mar 14, 2025
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About Program

Trusted by 136,000+ volunteers, IVHQ offers the world's #1 rated volunteer programs in Ghana and 50+ destinations worldwide.

For the past 6 years, we've won the "Top Volunteer Abroad Provider Award" from GoOverseas, so you can trust that you're in the safest hands with IVHQ in Ghana.

Our affordable projects start from $22/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement and local support. Projects run year-round, with durations from 1-24 weeks. Choose from 7 meaningful projects, ranging from Childcare, Construction and Renovation, Medical and more in Ghana, one of the friendliest countries in the world. Plus, you’ll stay in a volunteer house with other like-minded, impact-focused travelers from around the world (private room options available).

With IVHQ’s superior pre-departure support services, you’ll gain exclusive access to your own Volunteer Travel Specialist, comprehensive preparation tools and volunteer training before you leave home.

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Program Highlights

  • Cheapest volunteer programs from $22/day for your accommodation, meals, airport pick-up, project placement & local support.
  • Volunteer for 1-24 weeks, year round start dates most Mondays
  • 15+ years experience & only B Corp certified volunteer travel organization
  • Get free changes up to 14 days before you start with our flexible booking policy
  • Affordable way to earn college credit - gain 5 credits for only US$500!

Popular Programs

Volunteer in Ghana with IVHQ

Childcare volunteers in Ghana work in both rural and urban communities, providing education, care and attention to children from low-income families. This program is well suited to volunteers with a warm and caring nature, who love working with children and are passionate about supporting early childhood development. Tasks include helping children with morning and evening routines, assisting with food preparation and providing care and entertainment.

Agriculture Volunteering in Ghana

Are you passionate about sustainability and looking for some hands-on volunteer work? As an Agriculture Volunteer in Ghana, you’ll be based on a local farm 2-3 hours from Accra. Tasks involve clearing and developing land for crops, fertilizing, planting, nurturing, teaching farming techniques to locals, fencing, and assisting with purchasing, moving and caring for stock.

Construction & Renovation in Ghana

Based in rural Ghana, this Construction & Renovation project offers volunteers the special opportunity to work alongside local people to help improve infrastructure in small rural communities. Projects focus on clinics, community centers, toilets facilities and schools. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to meet chiefs and community elders, and learn about the local culture through music and dance.

Volunteer in Medicine in Ghana

As a Medical Volunteer in Ghana, you’ll help support small clinics in under-resourced, rural areas for two days per week, and then mobile wound care outreach for the remaining three days. You’ll play a pivotal role in providing basic healthcare services to communities who often don’t have access to these resources. This project is open to qualified medical or nursing professionals as well as volunteers who have completed at least two years of medical or nursing training.

Sports Volunteering in Ghana with IVHQ

Are you an energetic, enthusiastic individual? Ready to give back to a local community in need of extra support and resources? As a Sports Teaching Volunteer, you’ll put structure around local sporting programs that help children develop their physical capabilities outside of school. This program is well suited to individuals with a love of sport and real enthusiasm for supporting youth development and working with young people.

Teach English in Ghana with IVHQ

As a volunteer on this English Teaching project, you’ll work in rural communities across Ghana teaching English directly to local students and assisting teachers. If you’re an aspiring teacher or you're interested in education, this is a great opportunity to get some practical experience while making a difference to those in under-resourced communities. You'll play a pivotal role in helping children develop their verbal and written skills.

Program Reviews

4.95 Rating
based on 140 reviews
  • 5 rating 97.14%
  • 4 rating 2.14%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0.71%
  • Impact 4.75
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.85
  • Value 4.75
  • Safety 4.9
Showing 89 - 96 of 140 reviews
Alessia
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ghana with Volunteers Corps.. YES!

I spent two months in Ghana volunteering at the Potter’s Village with IVHQ and Volunteers Corps. Even though the orientation papers should be updated and there should be more preparation about donations and habits in Ghana before leaving, I had an amazing experience. Personally, I want to thank Evans for his availability and kindness in all the occasions. He helped me more than once with a couple of issues I had and made everything easier. In fact, even though he wasn’t the coordinator of my program, he helped me and made sure everything was ok. Volunteers corps and IVHQ are serious organizations and safety comes always first when it comes to them. I would suggest everyone to volunteer in Ghana with them! Get ready guys, Africa will change you forever!

64 people found this review helpful.
Ajay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review of Trip to Frankadua Ghana

I recently signed up with IVHQ and Voluteer Corps Ghana volunteering program. I found it to be very well organized and conducted. The staff was good especially Evan's who was the program coordinator for the Frankadua Program. His passion to help the people of Frankadua was infectious. I would highly recommend this program to others as well. The entire staff of IVHQ and Volunteer corps was very cordial through out the trip. The cook was very nice and entertained us with delicious meals three times a day. This program gave me a good mix of work and free time. In the free time I was able to make connections with the locals and know more about the life in Frankadua and the challenges that community faces. Leaving Frankadua was tough. I think I came back more grateful and a person who is more willing to help others.

61 people found this review helpful.
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Marko
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

IVHQ Ghana, Purple Program (Frankadua, Volta Region)

I spent two weeks in Frankadua, Volta Region, Ghana. Everything, from accommodation, food, safety was really good. Evans Nkansah, project coordinator in Turquoise (spent a great amount of time with us in the Purple program) did a great job organizing weekend trips where everybody could enjoy free time without any worries about food, drinks, safety or something else. Planning done well! And he made Malaria testings possible for which I can't thank him enough. Except teaching, for what I have applied, Malaria testings (thanks to Evans) I also did wounds treating every other afternoon. What I found really good about this program is that even dough you choose one activity, you are able to try to do much more. Great experience for me and of course a good cause. Overall, I am really happy with my experience and I suggest everyone to try it.

59 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Thanks for submitting a review on the Ghana program! It's great to hear that you had an awesome experience on the program and enjoyed the weekend trips lead by the local team. I hope you volunteer with us again soon! Meika - IVHQ Program Manager.

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Leina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly recommended! Life-changing

I assure anyone that those two weeks that I have spent in Ghana with IVHQ were the best two weeks of my life. There are people out there with similar goals and with an open heart filled with generosity and humbleness. The local team were very welcoming and so were all the Ghanaians. Leaving was the hardest thing I have had to do there. I would go back in a heartbeat. Construction was challenging but rewarding. I learned from this trip that when we travel to other countries in search for different traditions and cultures, we tend to look the wrong way. We go to restaurants and malls and perhaps a couple museums. After this trip, I would never travel without being a volunteer. Traveling with IVHQ allowed me to immerse myself in the culture as I was exposed to the daily lives of the locals. We had to live their lives for two weeks; same bucket baths, same pit toilets, bunk beds, food, water, etc. It was a life changing experience! I urge you to travel with IVHQ, you will not regret it! I promise you.

53 people found this review helpful.
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Andrew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Andrew Vandall in Ghana

I must say that I have been to many place ( over 30 countries), but had never volunteered before. I did my research, read about different programs, and thought that IVHQ was the best fit. I was right! They were amazing, and very professional all of the way! I would for sure go on another trip with IVHQ, as I can say now, that they were the best!!

I would also state that in volunteering, the individual must be responsible for their actions, and they should read as thoroughly on the área and country as possible. I had a great trip, and would highly recomendo IVHQ for the next one!

66 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Andrew - it's awesome to hear about your experience in Ghana, I'm so glad you enjoyed our time on the program. I wish you all the best! ^Kaila - IVHQ Ghana Program Manager

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Andrew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ghana: Buidling and Contrcution

I must say that I have been to many place ( over 30 countries), but had never volunteered before. I did my research, read about different programs, and thought that IVHQ was the best fit. I was right! They were amazing, and very professional all of the way! I would for sure go on another trip with IVHQ, as I can say now, that they were the best!!

There is always a certain ammount of frustrations that are due to the individual traveler and their motives and preperation. I think that going to Ghana is not ideal for every traveler or voluteer. But, the point is to get out of your comfort zonas and experience life!

IVHQ will help get you there!!!

57 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Andrew - it's awesome to hear about your experience in Ghana, I'm so glad you enjoyed our time on the program. I wish you all the best! ^Kaila - IVHQ Ghana Program Manager

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Juan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ghana Childcare Program

I spent a week in Ghana on the Pink Childcare Program. My life had taken on new meaning! Thank you IVHQ for providing this platform for us to make a difference, where it's much needed. Pre planning support was always available. We were given adequate preparation advice, and in country support. I only wished I could have stayed longer! When I do return, it will be for a few more weeks. I've met some of the friendliest, kindest people in Ghana. I cannot wait to go back. Thank you again, so much!

What would you improve about this program?
Loved it. No recommendations at this time
64 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Juan - it's so awesome to hear you enjoyed your time in Ghana, and that you felt supported both prior to and during your program. We hope to see you again soon! ^Kaila - IVHQ Ghana Program Manager

Victor
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ghana: Impact with safety

Volunteering abroad is a terrific experience. An in-depth cultural experience while helping those in need, it can really change your perspectives. Ghana is a great destination choice, people are great and welcoming, kids are really nice and it is a safe country to be in and travel around. IVHQ did a great job providing shelter, organizing my stay and enabling you to help wherever you want to. We also had really great local support, specially when with Evans, he will do the best so you can enjoy and feel safe in Ghana, the best guy! Highly recommended!

71 people found this review helpful.
Response from International Volunteer HQ - IVHQ

Hi Victor - thanks for sharing your feedback about your experience in Ghana! It's awesome to hear you felt supported by IVHQ and our local team and that you enjoyed the cultural immersion experience that is available for volunteers on the Ghana Program. Thank you kindly for your contribution and we hope you have you join us again in the future! ^Kaila - IVHQ Ghana Program Manager

Questions & Answers

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