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Volunteer, teach and influence lives in Accra, Ghana

Ghana
Last activity : 1 Mar 2025

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2025

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Description
Our academy is a co-educational school (creche to junior high school) seeking to positively influence society by influencing the young, one life at a time.

Presently, we are in need of volunteers and/or enthusiasts to assist in teaching (English, French, IT, artwork, etc) and to help with or organize maths, science, writing, animation, programming basics and photography workshops for children.

There is a ready accommodation for volunteers. Opportunity exists for outreaches to other schools.

Urgent Notice: Volunteers needed to join in a Reading Retreat and Math Workshop from October, 2015, onwards.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Charity Work
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are in need of volunteer assistance with teaching in various areas of interest. This is an opportunity to experience firsthand a unique culture and to familiarize yourself with the intriguing world of diversity. It comes with the privilege to work towards the creation of an enabling environment for holistic success. Remember, reading is educational, but experiencing what one has read is the most excellent of all education.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A shared accomodation with indoor toilet facilities. The school provides lunch for teachers and volunteers.
What else ...
All questions and concerns will be addressed though correspondence.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The school is open to working with digital nomads.
Space for parking camper vans
There is enough space available
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

Host ref number: 599527627268

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10 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host

I spent 3,5 months in the Academy and it was one of the best experience in my life. I was teaching English, Maths, French and sometimes PE (which I think children liked the most :) ). It was great time, children were eager to learn about everything, even Polish language. They were always excited what I have planned for them, they love know new… read more

(Very good )

6 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana)

Mariana was highly committed to her work and to the kids. And this is the most important thing within an educational environment, after all is said and done. Her dynamism and ability to brave through the inevitable odds remain very impressive. She laughed out loud. But then she also cried out loud. And things eventually worked together for her… read more

(Excellent )

11 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host

I spent 6 months at the academy and its impossible to describe in words the great impact of this time in my life. Its not easy and you must be ready to overcome your limits , be flexible and open mind to deal with another culture, many challenges and difficult situations daily but i met so many great people and the opportunity to share love,… read more

(Excellent )

12 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I came to Ghana after contacting this host and arranging a programme working with both the students and the staff at the school. I cannot state highly enough the respect, admiration and inspiration I felt towards the staff and students; they were amazingly friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived, inviting me to march around the local… read more

(Excellent )

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The image depicts a group of children in blue uniforms, accompanied by an adult in a white shirt, posing for a photo in a classroom setting.

The image shows three young children in blue shirts smiling at the camera, with a watermark reading "workaway.info" in the center.

The image depicts two young boys in matching white shirts, posing for a photo, with a watermark reading "workaway.info" in the center.

The image depicts a group of children gathered around a table, engaged in play with toys and blocks, wearing blue and white checkered uniforms.

The image depicts three young boys engaged in a collaborative activity, utilizing a blue ink-covered screen printing frame to create a design on a white fabric.

The image shows a group of children in white shirts posing for a photo, with a white van and a building in the background.

The image depicts two young boys posing in a school hallway, wearing matching black t-shirts with colorful designs and blue shorts.

The image depicts a group of children gathered around a table, with one child holding up a t-shirt that reads "I LOVE MY LIFE" and another displaying a shirt with "BORN TO WIN" printed on it.

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The image depicts a classroom scene with a group of children gathered around a table, engaged in a creative activity involving white t-shirts and blue fabric paint.

The image depicts a group of young boys in white jerseys, with one boy prominently featured in the foreground, making a gesture with his hand.

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10 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer (Daria) for host

(Very good)

6 Feb 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana)

(Excellent)

11 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host

(Excellent)

12 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

(Excellent)

24 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Heather) for host

I truly loved my travel experience in Ghana but the absolute highlight of my trip was my work here. The students and staff did everything to make me feel at home. It was a pleasure to live at the school and share the lives of the teachers and students. The students are hungry for information and have a strong desire to learn which is a treat for… read more

(Excellent)

30 Jun 2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Angelia)

The uncommon commitment you demonstrated...the confidence that you unconsciously inspired in the study of mathematics...the cookies you baked of your own accord and expense....the enthusiastic eagerness with which you executed assigned tasks...the expert you brought on board to introduce us to learning technologies... these are things which… read more

(Excellent)

27 Jun 2012

Left by Workawayer (Angelia) for host

I had an amazing time working at their Academy. The people there are really hospitable and friendly. They do their best to ensure that we are comfortable with the new environment. I got to visit some places over the weekends and I really had fun learning more about their food, their daily lives, their culture and tradition. It was a really… read more

(Very good)

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Volunteer, teach and influence lives in Accra, Ghana

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Types of help and learning opportunities

Projects involving children

Help

Languages

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Can host digital nomads

Space for parking camper vans

Can possibly accept pets

How many Workawayers can stay?

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