Volunteer in Ghana
A supported gap year volunteer programme in Ghana for 18–30s, with placements in schools, and community projects across country.
What kind of placement suits you?
Choose a Ghana volunteer placement that matches your interests and skills.
Support teachers in classrooms and school life, helping pupils learn, grow, and build confidence day to day.
Community Projects
Get stuck into hands-on community projects, supporting local initiatives in a positive, practical way.
Why volunteer in Ghana?
Volunteering in Ghana offers a supported gap year experience, with clear structures, strong safeguarding, and the opportunity to build confidence while contributing to schools and community projects.
Live and work surrounded by welcoming communities, colourful traditions, music, and everyday life that offers a completely different perspective.
Work within established schools and outdoor camps, with clear roles, responsibilities, and supportive routines.
Support schools and community projects through placements that bring real, day-to-day value to children, young people, and local communities.
Carefully vetted placements, clear guidance, and ongoing support available throughout your time in Ghana.
A structured, supportive experience that builds confidence, independence, and practical skills while living abroad.
What your gap year in Ghana looks like
A gap year in Ghana combines structured volunteering with cultural immersion, helping you grow in confidence while contributing to schools or community projects.
Day-to-day life
Settle into a routine in a school or community project, with time to explore local towns, markets, beaches, and Ghana’s vibrant culture.
Skills and confidence
Gain practical experience, responsibility, and leadership skills that support future study, work, or further travel.
Independence and social life
Live away from home, manage your own time, and build friendships with other volunteers and people you meet in your host community.
Support throughout your placement
You’re never on your own, with guidance before you leave and ongoing support while you’re in Ghana.
Meet your Ghana Programme Manager
Your safety and wellbeing during your gap year is our priority.
Kweku Buadee
Programme Manager Ghana
Kweku prepares volunteers for their placement and provides ongoing support throughout their time in Ghana. He works closely with host organisations to ensure placements are safe, well supported, and genuinely meaningful.
