Location
  • Ghana
    • Kumasi
Length
2 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
17
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Hostel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
375
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Meals Transportation
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 10, 2025
Sep 04, 2023
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About Program

Volunteer in Ghana with Plan My Gap Year (PMGY), an award-winning international volunteer abroad organisation offering safe, trusted, and affordable programs overseas. Based in the lively city of Kumasi in Ghana’s historic Ashanti Region, PMGY provides a variety of impactful programs, including Childcare, English Teaching, Medical, and Mental Health opportunities.

Our volunteer in Ghana programs begin on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, running year-round and offering flexible durations from 2 to 24 weeks. Volunteers are warmly welcomed into the Volunteer House, featuring comfortable accommodation and freshly prepared meals. With comprehensive pre-departure support, airport pick-up, orientation, and ongoing support, PMGY ensures a stress-free and fulfilling experience.

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Impact 🌎

Plan My Gap Year is committed to providing ethical volunteer opportunities that truly benefit the local communities. We have personally vetted all of our Volunteer Programs in every destination. We support a small network of Volunteer Programs abroad that we have specifically chosen due to their efforts being sustainable for our volunteers and the local communities alike. We work closely with each of our local teams to ensure we are assessing and adapting to ensure quality experiences for all involved.

For this reason, PMGY does not provide volunteer opportunities in orphanages in any of our locations. Research and studies have shown that visiting and volunteering in orphanages has the potential to generate an industry that separates children from their families. In turn, putting children at increased risk of neglect and abuse. Therefore, we do not support these institutions with our volunteer network.

Instead, we focus on offering alternative childcare volunteer opportunities whereby children come to and from the placement setting each day. In other words, our local teams collaborate with childcare projects which do not offer any form of residential care. These are safe, responsible, and vetted projects, where participants continue to provide valued assistance supporting local staff.

Program Highlights

  • Most Affordable – PMGY’s programs are accessible to everyone who wants to make a difference, through low fees and high-impact projects.
  • Best Support – Our international and local teams provide extensive around the clock services to assist you every step of your PMGY adventure.
  • Safety Prioritised – With safety a PMGY number-1 priority, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure our programs are as safe and structured as possible.
  • Extraordinary Experiences – With PMGY, you have the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in amazing cultural and travel experiences, ensuring you leave with unforgettable memories.
  • Friendships for Life – Your PMGY experience not only opens up a doorway for new experiences and exciting memories, but also life-long friendships when meeting new people from around the world.

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Program Reviews

4.94 Rating
based on 127 reviews
  • 5 rating 94.49%
  • 4 rating 5.51%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Impact 4.85
  • Support 4.95
  • Fun 4.85
  • Value 4.75
  • Safety 4.95
  • Program Selection 5
  • Pre-departure Help 5
  • In-program Support 5
  • Impact on Student 5
  • Value 5
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William
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

William Tennant - Ghana 2017

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99 people found this review helpful.
Ellé
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

PMGY Ghana - June

I have recently returned from a 4 week placement with PMGY Ghana where i worked both at the teaching placement and the childrens home. Both placements were absolutely incredible and something i couldn't reccomend highly enough, the school is incredible and the children are amazing to work with and it's great to see them eager to learn! Aswell as the orphanage, it is an amazing experience there and again the children and wonderful and there smiles will fill you with joy! My time in Ghana was the best time of my life, the culture and people make every penny worth it and i would reccomend traveling to Ghana as it is amazing! I can't wait to be returning next year!

What would you improve about this program?
Only improvements would be more support from staff at the orphanage.
104 people found this review helpful.
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Mariza
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

PMGY Ghana

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93 people found this review helpful.
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Natalie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Ghana Summer 2017

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94 people found this review helpful.
Natalie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Daughters 6 week PMGY Ghana trip

When my daughter told me she was going to Ghana to volunteer in an orphanage, I must admit I had my reservations. I was nervous with my lack of knowledge of the culture, the support she would receive, and their trustworthiness. Needless to say, I was worried. However, from the contact that I had with lily throughout her time in Ghana, I realised how much love and support she was able to give those children in the safety of PMGY. She tells me she would like to go back again - this time I won't have so many sleepless nights, because I know she will be well looked after and safe. fMy daughter has come home and hasn't stopped talking about her amazing experience in Ghana. :)

What would you improve about this program?
Can't fault PMGY
105 people found this review helpful.
Lily
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

6 weeks with PMGY GHANA

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What would you improve about this program?
Can't see the programme needing any improvements:)
94 people found this review helpful.
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Ana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

2 weeks with PMGY Ghana

I loved Ghana. The culture, and people are amazing and some of the most friendly people ever. I have immersed myself in everything as much as possible and loved it all. My favourite moments where at the school. I love the kids and despite only being here for two weeks that didn't stop me from bonding with them. The atmosphere at the school, despite lack of facilities and equipment, the children were still so enthusiastic to learn and that was infectious. The teachers were lovely and welcoming and always appreciative of the help we gave. The Ghana staff are amazing! They are so hard working and I admire how much they do at such a young age. They are all so welcoming and help is always at hand when you need it. Despite being warned about saftey, I have felt pretty safe since there is always someone from PMGYGHANA with you at most times and if not, people travel together, making it an enjoyable experience.

What would you improve about this program?
Perhaps more communication between the staff and volunteers andm also being able to have tried other placements would have been amazing.
102 people found this review helpful.
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Emma
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Medical Volunteering Kumasi

I really enjoyed my two week programme working in Manhyia District Hospital. It was a very humbling experience to see the difference between the hospital's facilities compared to UK hospitals. During my stay there I also realised how many patients could have easily been treated if it weren't for lack of essential tools - like defibrillators. Overall, I felt like it was an incredible learning experience. The staff in the Kumasi volunteer home are also really welcoming and friendly, making my stay there even better!

What would you improve about this program?
Raising awareness that the hospital is in need of donations.
102 people found this review helpful.

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