Country Information:

• Full Name: Republic of Ghana
• Area: 238,535 sq km, 92,098 sq mi
• Capital: Accra
• Population: 23,832,495
• Language: English
• Religion: 43% Christian, 38% Animists, 12% Muslims
• Currency: Ghanaian cedi (GHS)

Independent from Britain since 1957, Ghana is one of five African nations along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Guinea. It is bordered on the west by Cote d’Ivoire, on the north by Burkina Faso, and on the east by Togo. The country consists mostly of low-lying savannah regions. Ghana is a tropical country, with moderate temperatures, averaging 21-32 C, and sunshine and constant breezes. There are two rainy seasons, from march-July and from September-October. August is a short dry spell and a longer one is between mid-October-March. The south of the country experiences the heaviest rainfall during September. The population is a mosaic of ethnic groups and religions. The majority of ethnic groups are the Ashanti, the Ewe, the Ga-Adangbe, the Mole-Dagbani, the Guan and the Gurma.

Volunteer Description:

1) Effiduase Government Hospital:
Located within the Ashanti region of Ghana. Effigya sekyere district and preferably the district capital. The hospital was established 40 years ago and has 12 members of staff that provide:

• Maternity department with 11 beds and 6 midwifery
• Maternity services - Prenatal care, home visits, labour and deliveries
• 3-5 mix babies delivered each day, with 40-80 pregnant women attending per day
• Male ward
• Female ward
• Paediatric ward
• Youth and HIV/AIDS Counselling

2) Onwe SDA Hospital
Located at the Effigya Sekyere east district of the Ashanti region. The hospital was established 25 years ago and has 15 staff:

• Male ward
• Female ward
• Paediatric ward
• Maternity ward
• Youth and HIV/AIDS counselling
• 2-4 mix babies delivered per day, with 10-30 pregnant women attending each day

3) Agona SDA Hospital
Located at the Agona district of the Ashanti region. The hospital was established 20 years ago and has 15 staff:

• Male ward
• Female ward
• Paediatric ward
• Maternity ward
• Youth and HIV/AIDS counselling
• 2-4 mix babies delivered per day, with 10-20 pregnant women attending each day

Requirements:
Ghana Ministry of Health requires volunteers to have a medical proof. Medical students and pre-medical students should also have a proof. Medical personnel who can work on the following fields are needed: General cases, Midwifery, Laboratory Technician, Dentist Physicians, Urology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, General Medical check-up, Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Veterinary, Pharmacy and Lab, X-ray and ECG, Family Planning, Immunization, Health education and HIV/AIDS STI awareness.

Volunteers must be 18 years and above to qualify to apply. PASSPORT / VISA / ARRIVAL
Volunteers must apply for and receive a visa to Ghana before they leave for their trip. Visas could be apply from any Ghanaian embassy in your country .There are many services which will arrange for your visa for an additional fee, or you can apply directly to the Ghanaian embassy. Our volunteers join our programme on a tourist visa basis.

VISA EXTENSIONS
A tourist visa extension can be obtained at the Department of Immigration in Kumasi, Accra, Sunyani, Cape Coast, Koforidua and Tamale. (Office working hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm). You must pay for your visa extension.

Fees:
Project Cost:
PROJECT FEE AND DURATIONS 2-weeks - 400 USD
3-weeks - 550 USD
4-weeks - 650 USD
5-weeks - 750 USD
6-weeks - 850 USD
7-weeks - 950 USD
8-weeks - 1050 USD
9-weeks - 1100 USD
10-weeks - 1200 USD
11-weeks - 1350 USD
12-weeks - 1550 USD

What fees cover?
Airport meeting and hotel transfer for the first night.
Transportation from Accra â€" Kumasi
3 time’s daily local meal and accommodation by local host family from the first day of your arrival to the end.
Health Bills (R.V.O guarantees to pay all bills of any sickness during your stay in Ghana.
In-country orientations, project and host families' visitations/ frequent telephone calls.
What fees does not cover:
Traveling on weekends to tourist attraction centers / entering fees for any tourist place/ hotel accommodations
Smoking /drinking and clubbing
Air ticket
Buying gifts/souvenirs to friends and family members back home.
Insurance for lost of languages.
Transportation from host family to project


Housing/Food:
3 times daily local meal and accommodation by local host family from the first day of your arrival to the end; Covered by fees above.
Ghana is the safest country in West Africa regarding crime. You are probably safer walking in the streets here than you are at home. Ghana is a peaceful country. Most of the people are friendly, warm and helpful. However, to make your stay even safer and more comfortable, R.V.O has developed certain guidelines. These guidelines were developed with your safety in mind, so please follow the guidelines for a safe and exciting trip. Please remember that every civil society has some unsociable elements. Ghana is no exception in this. Please do not walk alone after dark. In case of emergencies, call your host family or the project leader Please do not join political demonstrations, discussions and groups.
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How Do I Apply?
Follow this 3 step process:
1. Create an account and then login to your account. Next Fill out the Online Application.
2. Next, Print/Fill out the Paper form (PDF or DOC) and mail it to us with supporting documents.
3. Upon receipt of your materials, we will process your application, obtain necessary work permits and deploy you to your volunteering site. Filling out the volunteering form is not a guarantee of placement, but we do try to accommodate as many volunteers as possible during the times you request. Please remember you will have to pay your own visa, temporary licensure or other governmental fees necessary. In the mean time, please gain the latest recommended immunizations
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