IVHQ Ghana

I had a great experience with IVHQ Ghana as a medical volunteer for 4 weeks. We focused on outreach initiatives including malaria testing and wound care. I felt that my work really made a difference. I met people from all over the world who had the same compassion and drive to help others. Our trip leaders always ensured we were enjoying ourselves and doing what we wanted to do in terms of projects. I got to work with the kids at an evening class we held Monday through Friday from 4-5 at a local school. Even though I came as a medical volunteer I got to volunteer in so many different ways. I also got to work with volunteers who came to teach but were interested in wound care and malaria outreach. One of the volunteers decided he wants to go into medicine when he returns home because of his experiences with IVHQ. I’ve only been back home 2 days and I am already brainstorming ways to go back.