 Intensive Teaching in Ghana
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This programme allows volunteers to share their knowledge and skills with students in Ghana. The duration of the program varies from 1 month to 1 year. Many of the classes number between 20 – 65 students, which often results in some children getting left behind. You may be requested to work with smaller groups and individuals to help them catch up with their studies.
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This programme is suited to individuals who have some experience in teaching in any form and SRB checks are compulsory for all participants. You will be allocated your school before leaving the UK. You may give preferences and we will do our best to place you near to your choice but this cannot be guaranteed as we send where the need is greatest.
There is a one-week orientation in Accra before you travel to your school. Volunteers will observe Ghanaian teachers for a week before they start teaching in the second week. Maths and English are the two most popular subjects volunteers like to teach.
Pre Schools
You may teach Kindergarten or primary School from the ages of 3 - 6 years. Volunteers will assist in the day to day activities of the children, e.g. Constructive play, singing etc.
Primary Schools
Teaching in Primary schools, especially classes 1-3 requires patience. Most of the children cannot speak English and are always pleased to see volunteers. They may, at first be very excitable and not listen to what volunteers say or try to teach them. Class 4-6 pupils are more mature and ready to learn.
Librarian Assistant/Pre-School Attendant.
- See to the distribution and collection of Library books and other relevant school textbooks
- Assist the pre-school attendants
- Work at the pres -school to teach them songs and music and any other
- Extra curricular activities related to children
A peaceful and welcoming country, Ghana offers a modern, yet traditional life experience. With its wide valleys, low-lying coastal plains, and thick rainforests resounding with the beat of traditional life and the hustle and bustle of its cities Ghana has something to offer everyone.
Ghanaians are the friendliest people in West Africa: warm, proud yet humble with a contagious and calming sense of humor. Just by observing life in Ghana, you will learn a great deal. An old cliché , but it really does apply to this programme is, "What you put in, is what you get out". If you make an effort to get closer to Ghanaians, they can teach you so many things. Take any opportunity that comes your way, even if its something you do not particularly want to do; for example, going to church and funerals . These are the times when you see the real Ghana and learn the most about the people and the country.
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An orientation programme for the first 6 days is included in the programme followed by a placement matching your specific requirements. The programme begins with a six-day arrival orientation that includes airport pickup, accommodation and food on the first day of arrival. The six-day orientation will be given in Accra and the participant’s host region (1 day). During the orientation, the participant is introduced to such aspects of the program as Ghanaian culture including language lessons, host family issues, safety, culture and workplace expectations, immigration and visa issues, health, money, transportation, and food matters. A city tour of Accra is included in the orientation and another tour of your placement area upon arrival there.
Please note: That during induction you will be responsible for your own food after the first day. We suggest £50 will be more than enough for this.
Accommodation on placement is in vetted, approved "home-stays" with local families. Host family accommodation is £150 per month and includes 2 meals on weekdays and 3 meals at weekends. The accommodation is basic but clean and comfortable. In some instances there may be no running water or electricity. The participants must supply their own drinking water (bottled mineral water or treated water). However, in host families, the participant is assisted in treating drinking water to reduce cost.
- Programmes start every Monday with arrival in Accra on the Sunday before
- From 4 weeks plus
- 4 – 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday
- International flights are not included
- Please arrange your flight to arrive at Accra International Airport
- Transfers to Accra and on to your placement are included
- All of Twin’s volunteer placements are in partnership with recognised Charities, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), government ministries or registered agents, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
- Comprehensive insurance is available for each of the volunteer placements.
- Our local partner provides 24-hour support.
- Minimum age 21 yrs. Mature Volunteers very welcome.
- There are no specific skills required to participate on this programme however teaching experience is a requirement. If possible a TEFL course is recommended, though not mandatory.
- The greatest attribute you can posses is flexibility and a willingness to get involved.
- 24 hour support is provided by our local partner.
Programme includes:
Visa support, meet and greet on arrival, 6 day orientation including 5 nights accommodation, work placement, transfers to host institution and accommodation, local support and guidance services, 24 hour emergency.
- 1 to 3 months programme £500
- 3 months plus £650
- Monthly accommodation £150
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