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Volunteer in Ghana (West Africa)
Hello! I volunteered with the Gimat Volunteer Network in Ghana for the month of January, 2006. It was a very interesting and rewarding experience that I highly recommend. The Gimat organization provides great opportunities for people from all over the world to work with local staff and teachers on a variety of humanitarian projects. These projects usually focus on assisting youth in their life and educational development with further emphasis on sports and cultural activities. Volunteers can choose from a number of different placements, including: - Working with the boys of a rural soccer (football) academy - Assisting at a growing cultural academy (including dancing, singing, drumming, acting, writing, etc.) - Teaching at local schools, typically English, math, technology, or reading Christianity is the dominant religion in Ghana. As such, Gimat also offers programs for volunteers to participate in Christian-related programs around the country. Although the organization offers these projects, the other programs above are non-denominational and Gimat encourages people from all cultures and religions to participate. All programs are flexible in their duration, but usually run from one month to a year. Because the programs are organized and arranged by a group of local volunteers in Ghana, the costs for international volunteers are very reasonable, especially compared to other western volunteer agencies that maintain high overhead costs. For example, the current cost of a two-month placement is $750 US, which covers all necessary transport, meals, and accommodation once in Ghana. This fee also includes a donation component by which the programs are assisted in purchasing food and other basic necessities for the children. My month in Ghana was very worthwhile and provided a great first experience in West Africa. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting all of the Ghanaian volunteer staff, teachers, and other international volunteers that I worked with. The programs are generally well-organized, but do keep in mind that it's important to keep a more laid-back, go-with-the-flow attitude while there. Please see the Gimat website for details and more information: http://www.volunteergimat.org I found out about Gimat through an excellent group called Kids Worldwide, which assists volunteers in finding youth-oriented placements all over the world. They can be found he http://www.kidsworldwide.org Thanks for your interest, and good luck with whatever you choose to pursue. -Greg Benson |
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