Ghana

"I felt very accepted and appreciated in the community. By the end of my stay, I felt like the CCS Home-Base really was my home. I built friendships with people — volunteers and Ghanaians — I wish to keep for a long time."

Margaret Ricke, Ghana volunteer

Why Volunteer in Ghana?

Ghanaian woman with child As a volunteer in Ghana, you will gain unparalleled access to a country that is rich with the traditions of West African culture. Ghana was the first African country to gain independence, and while the official language of Ghana is English, more than 70 different languages are spoken. The clan and tribal systems are part of the culture in Ghana, and many traditional chiefs operate on a parallel system with the freely elected governmental body, the District Assembly. Ghana's landscape is diverse — it has low bush lands and grassy plains in the north, rich tropical rainforests in the central belt, and plains and scrub surround a sandy coastline.

Volunteers in Ghana quickly learn that at the heart of this culture lies a strong sense of family and cultural roots and an appreciation for taking a moment to visit with others. Ghanaians are well-known for being welcoming, enjoying conversation and exchanging ideas with others. While this is a drastic cultural change for many of our volunteers, the openness and laid-back attitude allows them an opportunity to get to know the local people in a comfortable setting. For Ghanaians, spending time with visitors is an opportunity to learn about them and the cultures they come from, as well as to share the realities of their lives and break down some of the stereotypes about African life.

CCS offers the following programs in Ghana:
Volunteer Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 5 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

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