Help at the local school and discover our culture in Ankaful, Ghana

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  Description

  Petra works as a psychologist in Austria and Dean in IT support. As we have lived most of our lives in Europe and have eventually settled in Ghana we are sensitive to the needs of volunteers who come from the west. Volunteers can expect a cordial welcome and help regarding the norms and culture in which they will be working. The Pebi School Principal Mr. Bismark Asempapah and his wife Peace are the main personnel or spokesperson for the school. They will also discuss the school rules with you.
  
  Pebi School and Kindergarten is attended by 116 children from the ages of 2.5 to 13 years. Most of the children come from Pebi, Kuntu in the Mfantseman municipal in the central region of Ghana.
  
  What we require is volunteers with a pedagogical education (kindergarten/elementary school up to 13 years) who would support and assist teachers and children. You should be sensitive, empathetic, patient and willing to support the children over a long period of time. A plus would also be volunteers with an affinity to music or musical instruments who can contribute their own ideas and creativity. You will thereby discover the beauty of Ghana at the weekend or during the vacations.
  
  Our vision is to have a self-sustaining development and education in our communities.
  
  What you get:
  At least 2 days off per week during the term.
  Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
  Pick Up: We can pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property - extra costs!
  breakfast, lunch, dinner
  
  What's not included
  Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Warm, welcoming, and boasting a long-standing stable political landscape, you won’t have to worry much about your safety when visiting Ghana. Because Ghana’s people are proud of their history and heritage, they safeguard the sanctity of their communities dearly, opening their borders to more and more ex-pats who now call Ghana their home today! With rolling hills of mountains, dense foliage of the tropical forests, waterfalls and caves in the Volta highlands, and uninterrupted coastlines to bask on, tourists can add hiking, canoeing adventures, and bird and wildlife viewing to an adventure-filled itinerary.

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  Help

  You can help in the following categories:
  - assist the teachers in English, Mathematics or Computer knowledge
  - help children with creative art lessons (drawing, singing and dancing)
  - assist on sporting activities to improve health of children or help at the school garden
  - assist in school improvement activities like decoration and flower gardening
  - initiate your own project to solve an identified problem or any project of interest

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Pebi, the small fishing village between Saltpond and Mankessim, right by the sea is idylic and you will be hosted warmly by Petra from Austria and Dean born in England and originally from Ghana. We have created our little paradise which consist of a red brick Bungalow which will be your place of residence. We invite you to experience this joie de vivre in Ghana and at the same time help the children in Pebi school and kindergarten with their development.

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  What else ...

  Activities & Shift
  Get to grips with Ghanaian culture and be open to the country and its people. A trip to Ghana requires tolerance, sensitivity and a willingness to embrace something new. We will help you with this and are always at your side to make sure you have a great time during your stay.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  15 to 25 hours, 5 days a week

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