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Volunteer Ghana

A mecca for NGO work, Ghana, in West Africa, provides a "real" African experience to volunteers looking to make a difference.

Goats meander down the busy streets, women with babies strapped to their backs sell plantain on the side of the road and packed local markets play music well into the night. Volunteers are immersed in Ghana's vibrant culture as soon as they walk off the plane.

Ghana's landscape is comprised of plains and low plateaus covered by rain forest in the west and Lake Volta to the east. Considered part of the Gold Coast, Ghana was part of the British Empire until it gained independence in 1957, when President Kwamwe Nkrumah became a leading voice for Pan-Africanism.  

Ghana's population consists of about 24 million people and the official language is English. However, there are a variety of indigenous languages that are widespread. With respect to religious beliefs, Christianity is the most prevalent religion, followed by Islam. There is still a small percentage of the population that practice traditional African religions.


  • Childcare Volunteer Ghana
    Childcare volunteering in Ghana connects volunteers with orphanages, daycare and community centers. Language training not required.
  • Computer & Website Volunteer Ghana
    A computer volunteer/website volunteer in Ghana may have specific tasks or be required to develop/implement an entire web strategy.
  • Farming and Urban Agriculture Volunteer Ghana
    A farming volunteer and urban agriculture volunteer in Ghana works with rural farmers in the fields/teaches local populations about nutrition.
  • Medical Volunteer Ghana
    Medical volunteering is greatly needed in clinics, hospitals and public health organizations, (especially HIV/AIDS centers), in Ghana.
  • Nursing Volunteer Ghana
    Volunteer Abroad works in cooperation with clinics, hospitals, and community outreach organizations to recruit nursing volunteer professionals.
  • Pharmacy Volunteer Ghana
    A pharmacy volunteer would assist staff who are overworked and struggling to meet the demands at clinics and institutions in Ghana.
  • Public Health Volunteer Ghana
    A public health volunteer in Ghana, can contribute in numerous ways. Must have good public speaking and communication skills.
  • Special Needs Volunteer Ghana
    Special needs volunteer positions in Ghana help schools, orphanages and various groups with the care of the kids and development of programs.
  • Volunteer Teaching Classroom Ghana
    A volunteer teaching placement in Ghana brings volunteers to teach lessons in English, math, physical education, dramatic arts, and computers.
  • Youth Work Volunteer Ghana
    The youth work volunteer program in Ghana brings volunteers to assist with programs helping disadvantaged and at-risk youth.
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