Computer Project in Ghana

Besides meals, clothing and water Ghana especially needs economical independence. Technological knowledge is hence indispensable. In this program children and adults are taught basic computer skills.

As the organization does not own a computer training center, mostly internet cafés are used to serve training purposes. As a volunteer you will teach your knowledge about computer hardware, internet and office applications. Hence you will get in direct contact with Ghanaians and you will actively take part in cultural exchange.

Accommodation and Meals:

You will be living in a host family, where you will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Thus you will get to know the eating habits and the open-hearted culture of your hosting family and the Ghanaians in general.

What is included in the Price?

• Airport Pick-up:
  Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possiple. One of our staff members will pick you up at the airport and bring you to your host family. He/she will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it.
• Orientation Program:
  Within the first days of your arrival one of our team members will pick you up and show you around. We try to do the orientation with several volunteers simultaneously, so there will be idel options to gain new contact.
• Accommodation:
  You will stay in well selected host families in your own room. This families could be with or without pets or children. The accomodation will be as close as possible to the project. In general you can reach the projects by foot or by public transport.
• All Meals:
  3 meals per day are offered wihin the host family (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Return Flight from & to Germany:
  The return flight from & to Germany are included. In consultation with you and the organization we will book you your flight to your desired dates.
  
• Leisure Activities:
  There will be periodical events along with the other volunteers such as canoe trips and excursions.
• Transportation to the Project:
  If necessary, we make sure that you will be brought to the project.
• Donation for the Project:
  A part of your placement fee is donated to the project, which carries exclusively by such subsidies.

What is not included?

• Visa
• International Health Insurance
• Flight
• Personal Expenses

More Tips and Information:

• Project Start:
  The projects run all throughout the year. Therefore your project will start on an individual date depending on actual openings and your schedule.
• Time of Arrival:
  It is quite comfortable to arrive a few days before the start of your project. You will have enough time to recover from the journey and to do the first trips. This allows you to acclimatise and to get to know your host family, the country and the people.