- Ghana
About Program
We offer volunteers the opportunity to work on a small organic farm. Whether taking part in a gap year, summer placement or career break, volunteers and two local members of staff are responsible for maintaining all aspects of the farm including animal care, crop-growing, flower-production, herb-cultivation and land-management.
They also arrange school trips to the farm to educate the local school pupils about sustainable development and organic agriculture.
Produce which is grown on the farm includes small quantities of oranges, plantains, papaya, carrots, onions, yam and herbs which are used as medicinal remedies.
The farm is also home to rabbits, guinea pigs, geese and, once the pond is complete, fish. Volunteer on the Farm project – Volunteers arrange trips for local schools to visit the farm. Children are then educated about the processes involved in growing crops in a sustainable environment.
They also learn how to take care of animals and how to identify seeds and produce herbs.
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Program Highlights
- Sustainable organic agriculture in Ghana
- Work along side local community farmers in Ghana.
- Explore farm lands and spend time with nature in Ghana.
- Help protect the environment through organic farming methods in Ghana.
- Help produce healthy food through organic farming in Ghana.
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Location
Ghana is considered one of the most peaceful places in Africa, due to there longstanding stability in their economy and politics. This country is rich in history, which you can see in their UNESCO world heritage site that displays the effects of the slave trade and gold reserves. If you are looking to relax here, there is 335 miles of coastline that is ready to be explored.
