Location:

Kumasi, Ghana

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Economic Development, Health

Duration:

1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, 1 year

Program Overview

Program Description:

Quick Facts Volunteers will involve in: Teaching in schools and assisting in the local community. Volunteers support the local teachers in educating and playing with children. While TEFL graduate volunteers and qualified teachers are most welcome, anyone can come and participate in our teaching project! Our volunteers get involved in: • Teaching English to children, teachers and local adults • Singing and dancing with children • Developing the children’s creative skills through crafts such as painting, drawing and coloring • Playing developmental games with the children • General upkeep of the school to keep it a pleasant environment in which to learn Schools in Ghana will provide you with a teaching guide to prepare you for daily teaching. You can also bring your teaching and learning materials that could be helpful to you

Education as vital, it is the central force that holds the corners of every nation. It is to be widely experienced if a nation wants to enjoy an outstanding development and success. P.Y.V.O has presented herself as a body readily available to help improve upon issues concerning education in Ghana. Moreover P.Y.V.O opens her doors to volunteers around the world to visit Ghana to assist in teaching. Volunteers assist on this program by teaching English to nursery school children, primary school children, and community leaders in the area. Volunteers will also provide much needed education on HIV/AIDS by raising awareness in the local community and rural areas of Ghana. Projects Below is some information on our current project partners that our volunteers will work with during their time in Ghana. Nursery schools: P.Y.V.O Ghana works with several nursery schools across the country. Nursery schools are usually divided into three classes in Ghana; babies (ages 3-4), adolescents (ages 4-5) and teens (ages 5-7). Our volunteers typically work with adolescents and teens, helping the local teacher to teach the children English, singing songs, playing games, and leading creative activities. Primary schools: Most nursery schools are attached to primary schools. Depending on the need of the primary school teachers, our volunteers will support them in teaching the lower classes, as well as undertaking activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and games with the children. After-school clubs: Our volunteers organize various activities with local children, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and other thematic activities. P.Y.V.O Ghana also works closely with volunteers to educate the locals on HIV/AIDS after school or during their free time.

Setting Description:

HIGHLIGHTS • Teach English to not only children and students, but also teachers and other community leaders • Helping raise awareness around HIV/AIDS in the community and more rural areas by working with our HIV/AIDS director • Assist in improving educational facilities in the community • Developmental games with pre-primary school children & sports afternoons • Get a glimpse of life in an African town and have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a community • Get a taste of the Ghanaian culture; learn a bit of the local language • A great platform to explore other areas of Ghana

Cost:

Program Cost: Non-Refundable Registration Fee - $200 (which we need to advertise, cover office expense and pay salary) With PYVO you find the most affordable weekly program fee, which includes accommodation , meals 3 times a day, project details, field support, etc. Length of Stay 1week $250 2weeks $350 3weeks $450 4weeks $550 5weeks $650 6weeks $750 7weeks $850 8weeks $950 9weeks $1050 10weeks $1150 11weeks $1250