We have hosted group and individual volunteers from all over the world  ranging from one week to six months and encourage you to consider volunteering with FEDEP as well. We are equally willing and prepared to accepting volunteers who  love to stay for a year and over. Volunteering with FEDEP is both an invaluable help for us as well as an incredible experience for those volunteering.

VOLUNTEERING   PROJECTS    AVAILABLE    AT     FEDEP

Applying to volunteer at FEDEP does not mean working with  FEDEP organization only. We do have placements for a number of projects. We are in partnership with other sister Non-governmental organizations, institutions, establishments, enterprises and governmental organizations. We make it easier for volunteers to get projects they wants.Volunteers really enjoy our programs because of our flexibility  and low cost. However,we ensure that volunteers get requisite experiences in the areas they choose  through first hand orientation by FEDEP and the projects partners. Individuals or groups  interested to volunteer in the following areas are welcome:

• Public Health Education on HIV/AIDs, TB , etc
• Human Rights
• Women & Children Advocacy
• Education- Classroom teaching etc ,
• Clinics/hospitals
• Micro Credit
• Environment & Sanitation
• Reforestation/Tree Planting
• Constructions
• Orphanage/Nursery

CULTURAL STUDIES

As part of our program we organise  Fante (local Language) lessons twice a week and it is optional.Accompanied with the Fante lessons are some folktals & Songs and lecturers about the Ghanaian society and culture. Aside are drumming & dancing workshop and an interesting local fabric making  commonly known as batik tie & dye.

ACCOMMODATION  &  FEEDING

At the moment we have only two accommodation options. Homestay family system and Guest house. The cost of the  program depends largely on  the duration but not the type of project selected. It is always the responsibility of FEDEP to provide accommodation being guest house or homestay.

• Homestay Family :

Homestay Families  provide our volunteers with three(3) square meal a day, bedroom with table, chair, something to hang cloths on, bed, sheet, fan. In some families volunteers have their separate washroom and toilet while other families also share the mentioned facilities with the volunteers. We always advise our volunteers to learn to adjust themselves in case they have to share those facilities with  families. Actually, that to some extent is essence of volunteerism.

• Guest House:

Guest Houses provide breakfast and dinner whilst arrangement is made with either the project partners  or individuals to provide lunch.

WHERE   VOLUNTEERS ‘  FEES  GO

The volunteers’ fees are disbursed in a  wide range of areas to benefit the volunteers, projects, and Ghana economy at large. Below are the areas volunteers fees paid go into:

• Airport pick up
• Airport drop off
• Cultural studies
• Accommodation
• Feeding
• Excursion(Kakum National Park & Cape Coast Castle)
• Project
• Administration

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION

• Willingness to adjust yourself to your new environment
• Ability to book and pay for your in and return flights
• Ability to raise funds to meet the program cost requirements (see the budget below)
• Provision of Authentic Medical  Report
• Volunteer’s Profile. This will include the following:

1. Educational background
2. Working/Volunteering Experience
3. Why you want to volunteer

WHO CAN APPLY

There is no age limitation. Children between 1yr and 16yrs can even participate BUT only with their parents.They fall under family category . Old Age(60yrs-70yrs) who would just like to visit and tour Ghana without necessarily doing any voluntary work are encouraged to apply.You will really enjoy the cultural and Fante lessons with lot and lot of Folktales, songs and proverbs. You will also enjoy the company of many Ghanaian youth.Once in Ghana and especially with FEDEP loneliness is a thing of the past.Below are categories of persons or group that can apply:

• Individuals
• Student Groups
• Families

MODE OF PAYMENT

Payment for the cost of the program is made in Ghana at the office of FEDEP before the orientation. Fees are paid in cash ONLY  and can be paid in Cedis, Dollars, Pounds and Euro. Fees once paid are not refundable.

AGREEMENT POLICY

Volunteers are  advised to sign Agreement Policy Form while in Ghana after the orientation. You are also advised to receive and acknowledge acceptance mail from FEDEP before you book your flights.You may read from a copy of the Policy agreement below:

• Policy Agreement and cost  will be out soon.

For more information , please contact us at fedepghana@yahoo.com.

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