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What you will do
Make learning feel possible and exciting.
Support local teachers and community partners through classroom assistance, literacy and numeracy activities, and after-school clubs. Your role is shaped around your experience and the needs of the partner school.
- Who can apply?
- Discuss during interview
- How long?
- From 1 week
- Program fee
- $250/week (program fee)
- Where?
- Accra and partner schools
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, school introduction, and planning with local partners.
Classroom support, reading practice, or numeracy activities.
Small-group learning and creative or educational games.
Tutoring, homework support, and progress reflection.
After-school club, team review, and planning for the next week.
Rest, community activities, cultural immersion, or an optional excursion.
Come ready to contribute
Skills Required
You do not need to be a qualified teacher to contribute. We look for people who are dependable, patient, respectful, and ready to learn from local educators.
- Clear communication and patience
- Interest in working with children and young people
- Creativity for games, activities, or lesson support
- Commitment to safeguarding and respectful conduct
Good to know
Teaching activities are agreed with local partners. Volunteers support rather than replace qualified educators, and all placement details are discussed during the application process.
See the experience
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A glimpse of the people, places, and practical work connected to this program.
