Volta Aid Review

Volta Aid Foundation Review
I highly recommend Volta Aid Foundation to any first time or veteran traveler! I am a 23 year old female pre-med college student and EMT from South Dakota. I wanted to find an inexpensive, safe, reliable organization to do medical work with. This was my first trip alone overseas and I was nervous, naturally. I put a lot of effort into researching different orgs in order to find one that seemed legitimate. If you are in the same position I was, look no further because VAF is an amazing organization. My volunteer coordinator was waiting for me at the airport when I arrived. I had some difficulties with host families at first, but all it took was one phone call and everything was straightened out. The family I ended up staying with were wonderful. They were welcoming and friendly. We were fed home cooked meals three times a day and the food was amazing! I spent three weeks at a small clinic and got to perform injections, blood testing, run the vitals station, and shadow with the physicians. I felt safe my ENTIRE stay in Ghana, even when travelling on the weekends. The local people are extremely friendly and inviting. I never once felt threatened by anyone, but it is always wise to keep an eye out. The culture is easy to get assimilated to and the language is somewhat easy to pick up on. Overall, my trip to Ghana was a big investment, but was totally worth every penny. The people I met are now like family. It was a once in a lifetime experience that I will cherish forever. Volta Aid Foundation made this possible!