Posted on :
17 Sep, 2010
17 Sep, 2010
If you are considering volunteering this summer, challenge yourself, choose Africa. Serve in Orphanages, Hospitals, Clinics, Schools, HIV/AIDS centers, and as groups in constructions of classrooms and learning desks for needy students and orphanages.
Apply to go with Elghana today. If you follow up on this information and apply and complete registration within the limited time, for any volunteering dates between May and December, we shall offer you stipends when you arrive.
* USD 100 stipends for stay period of three weeks
* USD 150 stipends for stay period of four weeks
* USD 250 stipends for stay period five weeks to seven weeks
* USD 300 stipends for stay period eight weeks to ten weeks
* USD 350 stipends for stay period eleven weeks to twelve weeks
Highlights
* Play with orphans.
* Help orphans with the home work.
* Help orphans dress up for school, games and bed.
* Help orphanage staff prepare food for the orphans.
* Assist midwives in deliveries in rural clinics.
* Offer nutritional education and advice to mothers.
* Assist local health workers in providing treatment and minor surgeries for the sick.
* Experience the diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases like Malaria, etc.
* Teach Basic English, mathematics, or social studies in schools, you receive adequate orientation if required.
* Teach in disability centers.
* Help women groups.
* Work with youth projects.
* HIV/AIDS education and campaign.
Qualifications
All aged 16 years and over are qualified. Interest should be adequately expressed, by an intention to pursue a career in a related field, already a student in the related field, a professional in a related field or a passion for the area of service.
Intern Types
Admin (Health Services)
Health Sciences
Kinesiology/Exercise Science
Medicine
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Social Work
Type of Programs
Community Service / Volunteerism
Cultural Exploration
Summer Jobs
Languages
English
Cost in US$:
From USD 550 for food, accommodation, other costs.
Cost Includes:
Food
Housing
In-country orientation/Training
In-country staff support
Living stipend
Pre-departure orientation/Training
Registration fees
Written materials pre-departure
Salary/Pay
Please refer to Description in regard to stipends.
Experience Required
no
Location
Ghana: Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi and 2 other cities; Kenya: Mombasa, Nairobi;Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara; Uganda:Kampala
Term
Throughout the year
Program Duration
1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program
1-2 weeks
Dates
Open all months and days in the year