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What you will do
Create safe moments of care and connection.
Support daily activities, learning, play, and practical care in children’s homes and community settings. The program is centred on consistency, dignity, and following the guidance of local care teams.
- Who can apply?
- Discuss during interview
- How long?
- From 1 week
- Program fee
- $250/week (program fee)
- Where?
- Accra and partner care settings
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, safeguarding briefing, and introduction to the care team.
Support approved daily routines, games, reading, or creative activities.
Assist with learning, organisation, or practical tasks requested by staff.
Join structured recreation, sports, or wellbeing activities.
Reflect with the care team and prepare resources for the next week.
Rest, community activities, cultural immersion, or an optional excursion.
Come ready to contribute
Skills Required
The most important skills are empathy, reliability, patience, and the ability to respect boundaries. Experience in childcare, education, or social care is helpful but should be discussed before placement.
- Empathy, patience, and dependable follow-through
- Positive communication with children and care teams
- Awareness of safeguarding and personal boundaries
- Willingness to follow house rules and local guidance
Good to know
Child protection comes first. Volunteers do not work unsupervised, make personal promises, or share children’s images or information without appropriate permission.
See the experience
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A glimpse of the people, places, and practical work connected to this program.
