Community Development Internship in Ghana

Join an international team of interns and gain invaluable skills related to intercultural competency, advanced communication and leadership, to set you apart and boost your resume and career development. 

Based in the town of Kokrobite, a typical day may include working with local community schools with early years students, supporting in the class room, designing extra-curricular activities, or conducting vocational training workshops covering topics like healthcare, gender equality, or professional skills development.

You'll be involved with project work Mondays to Fridays and then the weekends are yours to explore to surrounding area or simply relax at base with your fellow interns. 

Projects are varied and will be decided by assessing the needs on the ground at the time.

Program Highlights: 

• Contribute towards meaningful and sustainable community development initiatives in West Africa.
• Gain hands-on experience in community education, gender studies or international development to boost your resume.
• Meet participants from across the world, developing your cross cultural skills.
• Explore all that Ghana has to offer, and be immersed in the Ghanaian culture.

 

Costs / Benefits

Since we opened our doors in 1998, we have spent over 65% of all funds directly on our projects. It is our mission to support field operations in the long term. Rather than abandon programs that recruit fewer volunteers we strategically invest from our fully staffed sites to help maintain our presence across the globe. The remaining 35% that is not directly invested in our programs covers the cost of volunteer recruitment, the operations of our head office.

Cost for the program by duration:
4 weeks - £2,445
6 weeks - £3,045
8 weeks - £3,695
10 weeks - £4,424
12 weeks - £4,795
14 weeks - £5,095
16 weeks - £5,695
18 weeks - £5,895
20 weeks - £6,445
22 weeks - £6,945
24 weeks - £7,445

Requirements

- 18+
- English
- Good physical fitness