GHANA / Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa
Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa (VPWA) is a volunteer-driven, non-profit NGO based in Ghana.
VPWA is to start four construction projects in different parts of the country. Although part of the job will be done by the local communities and donors, your help is still needed to supplement efforts.
The projects VPWA will start are the following: 1. VPWA Youth Development Center: The aim of the Center is to train young Africans in Information, Communication and Solar Technology. Although volunteers would be based in Pokuase (Greater Accra Region), the scheme is to be built in Damang, near Nsawam in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Along with the Development Center, VPWA is planning to construct an elementary school, preschool and a community center in the area.
2. His Grace School Library: VPWA, while still seeking for sponsorship, is planning to build a library for His Grace School. This facility will not only serve the school but also the whole Pokuase community.
3. Sanitary Center for Amasaman Zongo: VPWA, in collaboration with the Council of Amasaman, is planning to construct a new sanitary public utility for the community. As most people in this area does not have a toilet at home, the scheme aims at bringing a decent and modern public installation for the community. This is a good initiative to put into practice our commitments to responsible environmental policies. This project will start once enough funds are raised.
4. Pokuase Community ICT Centre: This project aims at bringing low cost Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education to Ghana in an effort to spread it throughout West Africa.
We are recruiting volunteers who can contribute with their own physical labour to any of these projects. Tasks may include: carpentry, landscaping, painting and masonry.
No specific skills are required. Short-term (one week minimum) volunteers are welcome to apply.
Project fee: 400 EUR per month.
Fees include:
– Accommodation and meals.
– Airport Pick Up.
– Placement
– 24 hour support contact services
– Pre-departure Orientation.
– Mobile phone SIM card number.
– Accra City tour
– Internet access (at VPWA’s HQ).
– Certificate of Recognition and an opportunity to serve as a VPWA ambassador in your city, college or community.
The application process, interview and pre-departure information along with all administrative work is free of charge.
How to Apply:
Our website is: http://www.vpwa.org
To view this opportunity in more detail, please visit:
http://www.vpwa.org/how-to-volunteer/volunteerinternship-opportunities/construction-volunteering
To apply for this opportunity, please visit:
http://www.vpwa.org/how-to-volunteer/apply
For further enquiries, please contact us at:
info@vpwa.org
Telephone no.: 00233 30 2937040
Fax no.: 00233 30 2928245
Mailing address:
Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa
P. O. Box OF 75
Ofankor-Accra
Ghana
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