Ghana Network Of Volunteer Foundation

What about the water Project.
Personal introduction to our contractor and discussion follow.Ghana Network of Volunteer Foundation is responsible and laible to the total work to be done on site.We welcome Volunteer Ideas if he / she have a fair idea since it is a serious task..

Which levels of schooling are covered?
Our emphasis is on KINDERGARTEN (PRE-SCHOOL), PRIMARY and JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

How old are the students?

* KINDERGARTEN (PRE-SCHOOL): 2-5 years
* PRIMARY SCHOOL: 6-12 years
* JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (JSS): 13-15 years

Which subjects are covered?
Some of the subjects are: ENGLISH, MATH, SCIENCE, FRENCH, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, and PRESCHOOL SUBJECTS.

Can I come at any time of the year ?
Yes program is opened all year round:
School Calendar
(a) 10th SEPTEMBER to 9th DECEMBER (1st School Term)
(b) 10th JANUARY to 24th MARCH 2nd " "
(c) 10th MAY to 24th JULY 3rd " "

 What are the school hours?
Most schools start at 08.00hrs and end at 15.00hrs GMT/UTC.
Extra hours will be on the water project.

Is training/orientation is provided for volunteers?
General orientation will be provided by G.N.V.F, before and after your arrival. Specific orientation and training with regard to your actual placement would be provided by your host school's headmaster/mistress (and your host family-head; if it is a different person from the school head)

What type of attire should I put on for teaching?
Your attire for the classroom should not be too formal or too casual. Something halfway between the two extremes would be fine.

What about teaching materials?
The school authorities will provide textbooks, course material, and syllabi.

What is the difference between a BIG and SMALL town ?
BIG TOWNS sometimes have pipe-borne water (the taps hardly flow always); bottled mineral water can also be bought easily in stores. Many medical facilities are available in bigger towns. Electricity is somewhat reliable as well as telephones and some Internet cafes.
Even in SMALL TOWNS you can buy bottled or bagged purified water in small shops. Medical help is usually in the form of community health nurses. For a Physician, you may have to go to the nearest major town. Electricity is available in some small towns. For telephones, you would have to go to the nearest bigger town.

Note: If you want to make any changes to the 'preferred location' you indicated, you can still do it: If you chose a 'small town' placement, but you now want a 'big town', it's not to change it. Just send me an email and I'll make the necessary change

What is the accommodation like?
You will be assigned your own bedroom with a lock. The room in many instances is in the home of the school proprietor.A stay with a cheif,or Assemble man. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to provide you some assistance. In your room will be a bed with a mattress, table and chair, mosquito net and a spare bed sheet. Some houses have a shower and water closet (more likely in towns). In others you would have to manage with a bucket of water and a pit toilet (more likely in villages)

Who pays for my accommodation at placement?
GHANA NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER FOUNDATION.

Will meals be provided?
Preparation of Native Food as deem neccessary
PLEASE NOTE ALL EXPENSES WILL BE COVERED .. OK..
Are there other costs NO?
Being water, entertainment, touring and sightseeing, transportation and EXCEPT purchases of Items for personal interest.

Can you give me an idea of the cost if I DECIDE to do some things on my own in Ghana?
A 1.5 liter bottle of mineral water costs $0.70. A plate of say Fried Rice with chicken from most Fast Food joints costs $4. Transport within town is mainly by small minibuses seating about 16 passengers and taxis. Fares on minibuses are very low: less than $1 per hour. An hour's ride on a taxi within town costs about $5. Hiring a taxi or car to a place out of town costs from $20 to $40 per every 100 miles (depending on the condition of the road)
PLEASE NOTE.
GHANA NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL NECCESITIES

What would a typical day be like?
Wake at say 6.30am, bath, and breakfast. Then to school between 7.30 and 8am. Teach as your teaching schedule provides. Lunch/ snack time would be about 12noon. Return to Water Project 2 or 3pm. (Number of hours of teaching varies from school to school. (Range: 2-5 hours of teaching per day). After school hours it's up to volunteer plan the remainder of the day to his/her interest. About 6pm: Supper is served.

Do I need a visa to enter Ghana?
Yes, you need to obtain a Ghanaian visa from the Ghanaian embassy in your country before coming. If there's no Ghanaian embassy or consulate in your country, you can apply to the embassy in any country near you.We will assist and provide you with all details,including Invitation.

On which day(s) must I arrive in Ghana?
All days are acceptable Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays,Friday,Saturday and Sunday are all acceptable days to arrive in Accra (KOTOKA airport) for this program. You can arrive on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night. Once you give us your arrival details ( i.e. carrier name, arrival date and time), we'll be at the airport to pick you up.

What happens when I arrive in Accra?
I and 'G.N.V.F' staff will meet you at the airport. You'll be given detailed directives by email on what to do when you land at Accra airport. From the airport you are taken to the organizer's house, which has several guest rooms; or a hotel if organizer's house is not convenient for you. You'll be taken by car to your placement the next morning.

Can I cash my VISA or Travelers checks?
You can cash your VISA credit/debit cards and/or Travelers Checks in any branch of Banks (all regional capitals). Standard Chartered Bank also accepts VISA card at several branches. A few other banks also accept VISA card and Travelers Checks. Visa is certainly the most-widely accepted cash-card in Ghana.

For how long can I volunteer?
Volunteer-placement is for a period of one month to two months (renewable).

Do I need to take any shots?
Obligatory for all visitors to Ghana is the YELLOW FEVER inoculation. The vaccination must be taken at least 10 days before the journey. Please consult your physician for the appropriate medication for Malaria too.

Mr. Emmanuel Odonkor Corletey
Ghana Network Of Volunteer Foundation
BOX Ta 167 Taifa - Accra
TAIFA - ACCRA
GHANA. West Africa
Tel: (+233) 541 - 435179

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