This project will provide you with the perfect opportunity to experience and to learn about medical practices and healthcare in Ghana. We can offer a range of volunteer placements in many different departments such as physical therapy, surgery, pharmacy, orthopedics, nursing and dentistry, accident and emergency, maternity and midwifery, etc. Regardless of the department you volunteer in, the work will be very hands on and you will have plenty opportunity to observe and interact with patients, medical students and other local professionals.
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Where will I be volunteering?
Our Medicine and Healthcare projects are based in the two main hospitals of Koforidua. Koforidua is the capital of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It has all the modern amenities but unlike the capital Accra and other more touristic towns it is very laid back and unhurried. We believe that Koforidua is a great location to experience why Ghanaians have a reputation for being kind and very welcoming.
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What will I be doing?
During the placement, you will be placed under the supervision of a departmental head who may work directly with you or assign you to a specialist in the unit. The actual work you will be doing will be dependent on the department you choose to volunteer within, but we can guarantee that it will be very hands on.
What is required to volunteer on this project?
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Must be 18 or older.
- Volunteers must have medical background to participate in this project. You must have the proof of qualification as a health professional, medical student, doctor, or nurse. This should be backed by a copy of their license to practice and school letters stating the level of education.
What will my schedule be like?
Your working day will begin at 8AM until 3PM, with an hour off for lunch. You will only be required to work 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday. The rest of your time will be free to exploring the town, region and further afield.
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Will I be able to communicate with family and friends?
Internet Cafés and cell phones are readily available throughout the country. You can use both of these to make international calls.
What can I do in my free time?
uVolunteer anticipates and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Your time away from volunteering is open for you to decide your activities. You may decide to take advantage of the local culture and spend time within the community over the weekend. Otherwise, there is ample opportunity to explore Ghana and all it has to offer. Our local representative, will advice you on which areas are safe for travel.
From Koforidua you can visit:
- Boti and Aka waterfalls
- Sightseeing in Accra and beaches around the capital
- Trip to Kumasi
- Trip to Cape Coast and Elimina Castle
- Visit the beaches of Busia and further west
- Trip to Lake Volts and the Akosombo Dam
- Visit the monkey sanctuary
- Visit Mole National Park
- Program Name: Volunteer Ghana
- Project Name: Volunteer in Health Care and Medical Clinics of Ghana
- Project Category: Care and Community
- Project Location: Koforidua
- Program Fee: A 2 week experience starts from $624; add $100 for each additional week
- Program fees include:
- Airport Pickup Service
- Welcome Orientation in Accra
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Program Activities
- In-country coordination support
- Letter of Recommendation
- Certificate
- Travel Insurance Coverage: Read Full Policy Details
- Items not included: Flights, visa costs, travel insurance, return transfer to the airport, any excursions, personal expenses, some lunches and any other expense not listed above
- Project Transport Arrangements: You will using local transportation of taxis and tro-tro. Your project will be no longer than a 30 min journey from the volunteer dorm.
- Suggested transportation budget: Approximately $7 per week (does not include weekend travel expenses)
- Working Schedule: Monday through Thursday; a maximum of 6 hours per day
- Project Closed Dates:
- Open year round Plus local national holidays as shown in your Volunteer Handbook
- Language Requirement: Intermediate English
- Accommodation Type: Dorm
- Meals: 2 Meals Breakfast and Dinner; Monday to Friday
- Start dates: Fortnightly, on Fridays
- Volunteer Gender: Male & Female
- Minimum age: 18
- Minimum project length: 2 Weeks
- Maximum project length: 52 Weeks
- Maximum number of volunteers: 15
- Resume or CV required: No
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