Construction & Renovation Program in Ghana

Construction & Renovation Program in Ghana

Location
  • Ghana
    • Accra
    • Cape Coast
Length
2 to 24 weeks

Program Details

Language
English
Age Min.
16
Age Max
70
Timeframe
Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round
Housing
Apartment Host Family Hotel
Groups
Small Group (1-15) Medium Group (16-30) Large Group (31+)
Travel Type
Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women

Pricing

Starting Price
400
Price Details
Volunteers pay $400 for 2 weeks of volunteering and any additional week is a $100.
The fees cover airport transfers, accommodation, utilities, 3 meals daily, in-country & project orientation,
Internet sim card
Volunteer T-shirt
Certificate & reference letter
Document for visa application
Pre departure information pack
24/7 in-country support and supervision from staff
Some contribution to project of your choice
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Equipment Meals SIM cards
What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
Jan 28, 2026
Apr 18, 2025
1 traveler is looking at this program

About Program

We are always in the lookout for people who have passion for development and willing to contribute their time, energy, skills and experience to support our community development projects in rural Ghana. Most volunteers and interns see this as an adventure or a work camp. Volunteers are needed for the on-going construction, painting and renovation projects in various communities of Ghana.

Enthusiasm, a caring spirit, a good sense of humor, compassionate and a helping hand are required. There is lots of fun working together with the local people on construction and renovation projects such as schools, orphanages, volunteer hostels, painting schools or drawing arts on school walls, community centers, library projects, recreational centers etc.

Volunteering in construction projects is challenging, volunteers will engage in construction activities such as digging, plastering, block shaping, brick molding, concrete mixing, steel bending, bricklaying, mixing mortar, carpentry, painting etc.

Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here. Learn more about how St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is promoting ethical volunteering.

Video and Photos

Program Highlights

  • Travel to Ghana and help construct a School, Community centers, Library facilities for rural communities.
  • Experience Working Independently or as part of a team in a multicultural environment
  • Spend one or more weeks in rural Ghana and immerse in the local culture
  • Volunteers can travel around the 16 regions of Ghana for tourism
  • Certificate of appreciation and reference letter is awarded to volunteers after project completion

Program Impact

 By volunteering alongside locals to improve facilities in rural communities, volunteers are making a lasting impact for many years to come.
 You will follow local priorities and help build or renovate facilities of a range of community services.
 You will have a real connection with the local culture
 You will develop your creativity and empathy
 You will share with local people in Ghana

Related Programs

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 4 reviews
  • 5 rating 100%
  • 4 rating 0%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Impact 5
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.5
  • Value 5
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
Stephan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Building a school

In 2021, I had the chance to discover Miracle Works Educational Complex in Ghana and participated in doing some construction work. Seth, Naomi, and the children were incredible, and I will always remember this beautiful experience and the moments. I can only highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to do some volunteering.

That was my first volunteering experience and I think this is something that everyone should do once in a lifetime. And on top of helping others, you also realize it benefits you, as it is a very gratifying experience.

Pros
  • The Children
  • The motivation of Seth and Naomi in this project
  • The feeling of being useful
Cons
  • Traveling in this region in covid time (2021)
75 people found this review helpful.
Response from St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

Dear Stephane,
Thank you so much for taking out the time to write us a wonderful review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay that your stay with us in Ghana was fruitful as well as your volunteer program. Your volunteering with SMWEF Ghana to help with construction project especially helping to construct school classrooms has helped improve education in rural Ghana. Thank you for your impact and your volunteering with us.

Thank you for recommending our organization!

Warmest regards,

SMWEF Ghana Team

Amin
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My Best Volunteering Experience

From the first day, their welcoming and warmth towards me have been nothing but clear. Whether it be guiding through Ghanaian culture or teaching construction, they have made more sacrifices than I can count to make sure their volunteers (including me) got a wonderful experience. Having been there 6 weeks, I got the opportunity to experience both construction and the children. Beyond academics, the environment there is better than anything you could imagine. Whilst life is simple, the community, rooted in brotherhood and love, made it pass so much quicker and enjoyable. Really, my time there zoomed through. I would like to also mention how amazing the impact of this project is. By proving food, education, and shelter to underprivileged kids in a rural setting, you really make a difference. Seth always likes to mention how volunteers are the backbone of the organization, and while this is true, none of this could have happened without his and Naomi’s endless dedication. If there is ANY project I could recommend for volunteers, this is the one if you want to make a true difference.

94 people found this review helpful.
Response from St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

Dear Amin,

Thank you for your kind words, dedication and for leaving us this wonderful review of your volunteer experience in Ghana with SMWEF. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that of your construction and renovation program.

You really did a commendable job for the project especially helping with administrative works and the students would be thankful and grateful to you always for your selfless unwavering support and cooperation to humanity.

Thank you for highly recommending SMWEF Ghana and sharing your success stories with us. We look forward to working with you in the future again!

Warmest regards,

SMWEF Ghana

Aileen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very memorable experience

My dad and I spent two weeks volunteering for the construction and renovation project in Ghana, and it was an experience that we will never forget. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Seth and Naomi, making us feel right at home. Seth's transparency and dedication to the cause were evident from the start. He consistently kept us informed about how our contributions were being used, which reassured us that we were truly making a difference in the lives of the people we were there to help. The opportunity to immerse ourselves in the vibrant culture of Ghana was truly enriching. I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone looking to make a tangible impact while experiencing the beauty and culture of Ghana. It's an adventure that will stay with you long after you return home.

92 people found this review helpful.
Response from St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

Dear Aileen,

We are very much thankful for your glowing review. Thank you for sharing this fantastic story with us about volunteer program. We deeply appreciate your support, cooperation and dedication during your stay with us in Ghana. It's amazing to hear that you enjoyed the culture, experience, loved your host family and volunteer program and felt supported by our dedicated local staff.

Thank you for recommending our organization for its transparency and accountability which is worth a merit. We strive to work hard to maintain quality standards to all our participants from around the world. We are grateful for your help!

We would love to have you joined us again in the near future should you have the chance again to volunteer!

Highest regards,

SMWEF Ghana

Nils
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An unforgettable experience

My Name is Nils, I went alone for 3 Weeks to Ghana, Senya Beraku for volunteering when I was 16. Seth came to greet me at the Airport and it was great. Seth and Naomi then hosted me as a family member since the first day. I learned much stuff about building and Ghanian culture. The life-rhythm they have, gives energy and motivation in the morning that I never had before. Naomi showed me delicious local foods, and she showed me how to teach to little kids. Seth was really honest and all the money usage was completely transparent. We went to the village really often, and we spoke to many people. The people there are so friendly and open to conversation, and I could meet many new persons.

If you are looking for doing volunteering, I recommend to you St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation with all my heart.
I am sure they have all you are looking for in volunteering and even more.
And we need your help.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would directly work with SMWEF instead of going through another organization. All the money would have been to help and the costs would have been lower.
Pros
  • Get to know the beautiful ghanian culture by living with Seth and Naomi
  • Discover delicious local food
  • The people living there are kind and open to conversation like i've never seen in europe
101 people found this review helpful.
Response from St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation

Dear Nils,

A big and wonderful thank you for leaving us this fantastic review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and your volunteer program was quite enjoyable and fulfilling with the support from our hardworking local staff in Ghana.

Thank you for helping our Community Development Projects in Ghana helping with the construction works of building a school for the less privileged children in rural communities in Ghana. Your volunteering with SMWEF has been fruitful and has helped shaped lives of the unprivileged individuals in the local communities.

Thank you once again for highly recommending our organization's work for its transparency and accountability. We really appreciate working with you to make a lasting and impactful difference to those who needs it the most and empower rural poor communities.

We are looking forward to working with you on different projects soon again.

Kindest regards,

SMWEF Team

Questions & Answers