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What you will do
Make space for creativity and confidence.
Explore your creativity while supporting workshops in traditional crafts, contemporary art, design, media, and community storytelling. Projects are shaped around your strengths and the interests of local partners.
- Who can apply?
- Discuss during interview
- How long?
- From 1 week
- Program fee
- $250/week (program fee)
- Where?
- Accra and creative community partners
Fee covers accommodation, meals, airport transfer, orientation, and local support. Flights, visa, insurance, and spending money are separate.
1. Prices
Program fee: $250/week
Know the cost first. Then see what your fee includes — and what you should budget separately.
2. Where your fee goes (included)
- Shared volunteer accommodation
- Meals during your program
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- Orientation & local support
- Program placement coordination
Budget separately
- International flights
- Visa / entry documents
- Travel insurance (required)
- Vaccinations & medical prep
- Personal spending money
- Optional weekend excursions
Any activities, programs, or excursions beyond the scope of the package will be at the cost of the volunteer.
Plan your experience
Typical Weekly Schedule
This is an example week. Your exact activities may change based on project needs and local partner schedules.
Orientation, meet creative partners, and choose a project focus.
Workshop preparation, demonstrations, or creative skills sharing.
Hands-on making, design, or community storytelling activities.
Collaborate on project work and refine ideas with local partners.
Share work, reflect on the process, and plan next steps.
Rest, community activities, cultural immersion, or an optional excursion.
Come ready to contribute
Skills Required
Bring curiosity and a willingness to experiment. A portfolio or formal training is welcome but not required for every creative placement.
- Creativity and openness to new ideas
- Interest in art, design, crafts, or visual storytelling
- Ability to share skills in a friendly, inclusive way
- Patience, collaboration, and respect for local culture
Good to know
Creative work should be developed with local partners and communities. Ask before photographing people, documenting artwork, or publishing project materials.
See the experience
Photos
A glimpse of the people, places, and practical work connected to this program.
