Volunteer in Rainbow School in Ghana
The foundation of a private school at the Lake Bosumtwi has been in planning since summer 2007. Exact construction plans and a suitable estate are already available. This "Private Primary School" is intended to give room to a maximum of 200 children between the ages of 6 to 13 years. The school curriculum is currently developed by teachers from Munich in cooperation with Ghanaian teachers. The curriculum is strongly following the Montessori Pedagogic which offers the children a lot of space for creative and action-oriented learning.
Depending on sponsors and donations, the launch of the construction works will be in early 2009. As the project is not planned to be a once off investigation, constant financial support is needed. The project aims at enabling all children around the Lake Bosumtwi to benefit from education and therefore tries to keep expenses low for their parents.
In the first week at the school you will get an introduction to acclimatize. You will monitor the teachers and prepare your first lessons after consultation with the teachers.
Accommodation and Meals:
You will be living in a guest house on the bank of Lake Bosumtwi. There are different room categories and standards. The food is provided at certain times during the day. There will also be some extracurricular activities such as soccer and volleyball tournaments and drumming, cooking and dance workshops. In the guest house you will also have space for the preparation of the classes you teach at school.
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.
What is not included?
- Visa
- International health insurance
- Personal expenses
- Contact person at the project
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.
