Ghana
Volunteer 25 hours each week in Ghana in exchange for free room and board.
Conversation Partners tutor groups of 3 to 15 people per class. There can be up to 3 classes for each tutor. Weekends are usually free for Conversation Partners to explore the area, local sites or travel. A comprehensive overnight orientation about Ghana is also included.
This is a high-energy and really fun position. We provide the materials; you provide the personality to liven up an informal conversation class! Find out first-hand how people in Ghana live and work day-to-day. Sometimes there are opportunities to take part in activities. Plus, the locals can show you landmarks and hidden gems.
Overview
The Need:
Volunteer 25 hours a week helping artisans, drivers, blue collar workers, traders and market women, farmers, etc with basic Conversational English in Accra and Environs. Tutors will live with local host families. Breakfast and dinner is provided.
Benefits:
- Travel for less.
- You put in a few hours each day literally talking, and the rest of your time is spent travelling and experiencing the culture in depth.
- Tip the advantage to you by enhancing your C.V. by volunteering as a Conversation Partner. Job: "Language Tutor." References: Global. It just doesn't get any better than that.
- Exclusive materials written for the programme will give you "a bag of tricks" as you engage your new "students".
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Sharing your language with the working adults for at least 25 hours a week on a schedule agreed to with your host institution.
- Using our Bag of Tricks, provide creative, fun and informative conversation sessions.
- Do not be late to tutor your group.
- Manage your own personal expenses (telephone bills, clothing, entertainment and spending money).
Programme details
Project details
- Length: 1 to 3 months in increments of 1 month.
- Locations: Accra and Environs.
- Orientation: Overnight orientation that includes local language training, discussions about Ghana and it's political history, social structure, etc, African music and dance lesson, health and safety discussions, etc.
- Accommodation: A comfortable, safe place to live in Ghana, your own private room, and meals.
- Working hours: Up to 25 hours per week. May include Saturdays.
- Availability: Flexible
Requirements
- Fluent English i.e. you should have English as your first language.
- 21 years old and over.
- Good health.
- A good basic education e.g. Secondary School and above.
Costs PRICE REDUCTION
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 month | US$ 1170 |
| 2 months | US$ 1280 |
| 3 months | US$ 1390 |
Please note, due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, prices are given in US$.
What is included in the cost of the programme
- Personalised Volunteer Placement with a group, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organisation.
- Airport transfer.
- Your orientation by a local coordinator.
- A comfortable, safe place to live in Ghana, your own private room, and meals.
- An experienced U.S. based Programme Manager (and former volunteer with GeoVisions) who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our partner’s in-country staff in Ghana.
- In-country basic language assistance and (optional) language classes.
- Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
- Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance.
- Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
- Country-based airport transportation.
- 24-hour emergency hotline.
- Our own text book.
What is not included in the cost of the programme
- Flights.
- Personal spending money.
- Local transport.
- Visa costs.
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More info
Conversation Partner information request
If you're interested in taking part in the Conversation Partner programme please contact us.
