Construction & Renovation Project in Ghana
- Ghana
- Accra
- Cape Coast
About Program
This program focuses on the construction and renovation of orphanages, clinics, schools, toilet facilities, libraries, community centers etc... This is an ideal project for short term volunteers, no skills are required and you are able to make a significant contribution even if you are only staying a week. Volunteers also have the opportunity to meet community elders and learn about the various cultures of the different communities through drumming, music and dance. Volunteers work closely with local people and SMWEF Ghana staff on tasks which includes painting, brick laying, block shaping, carpentry, steel bending, plastering, mortar mixing etc.
Volunteers on this program should bring gloves, flashlight and lightweight scarf for sun protection or hat, insect repellent, working boots and water bottle. Please note this project has an additional fee of US$ 40 per week for construction and renovation materials that are used during the project. Program is suitable for 16 and above.
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.
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Program Highlights
- Travel to Ghana and help construct a School, Community centers, Library facilities in 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
- Go on weekend excursions or join events together with other SMWEF volunteers and interns
- Enjoy maximum flexibility in your program duration which could be a week or more
Program Impact
Helping to build and renovate infrastructure is a good way to help local communities. By volunteering alongside locals to improve facilities in rural communities you are making a lasting impact for many years to come. As a construction and renovation volunteer,A you will follow local priorities and help build or renovate facilities of a range of community services.
Volunteer work varies depending on placement but can include:
brick laying
mortar mixing
painting
plastering
digging
carpentry
block shaping
steel bending
fetching of water etc.
Volunteer hours are in the morning and evening to avoid hottest part of the day. You can supplement your time by contributing to other projects between shifts of your choice. Volunteers should bring flashlight, lightweight scarf for sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, gloves, working boots and water bottle.
