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• Qualifications required:There are no specific qualifications needed to join this project.
• Placement settings:Rural and Urban communities
• Locations :Accra, Kumasi , Ho, Tamale, Cape Coast, Sunyani, Nkwakwa, Koforidua, Winneba
• Program duration:Starting from 1 week to 50 weeks, programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
• Language required: English :level ,basic ,intermediary and fluency
• Age: 15yrs to 50yrs    Nationalities: Open to all nationalities
• Accommodation:Volunteers live in a separate room with any of our well trained host families near the Project.
• Program fees:Starting $275 USD First Week and $100 USD other weeks. This includes airport pick-up, Program orientation and supervision, accommodation, utility bills, Local SIM card, Official RVO T-Shirt ,Transportation to Kumasi or to project and host family first day, Last day airport drop off, breakfast and dinner daily (Lunch out because volunteers are mostly at work during lunch hours) and 24/7 in-country support
• What Fees doesn’t include:Airfare from your home to Ghana, Entrance fee to tourist centers, Travelling Insurance, daily transportation to project site.

 

DESCRIPTION:

A wide range of environmental Projects are available to support this goal and they include: forest restoration by incorporating analog forestry methods into farms; sustainable collection of native forest seeds from community seed sources; sustainable collection of seeds and other products for the development of handicrafts; setting up a fair trade market and to sell products produced by local farms; assisting scientists and students with current conservation research projects; and maintenance work. There are also opportunities to initiate your own project.

Moreover the aim of this wildlife refuge provides a fabulous location for school groups and independent researchers. An extensive trail system, a large protected bay and pristine beaches, and high densities of many groups of terrestrial and marine animals makes this an ideal setting for high school, college, and graduate students to conduct their class or thesis research trip project is to promote sustainable management of natural resources among local community members through conservation efforts.

Natural Forest Conservation Projects

This project is extremely important in terms of preserving the biodiversity of the cloud forest and protecting local watersheds. The work focuses on protecting existing forests through reforestation, monitoring human activity and its impact, and environmental education. Volunteers can participate in the following activities: forestry program (restoring degraded areas and sustainable wood production), sustainable agriculture, community involvement, research, eco-construction (environmentally-friendly building practices), and environmental education. No particular skills are needed but prospective volunteers should have an interest in conservation.

This project is seeking volunteers for its ecological projects for periods of one to six months. It includes: the re-vegetation of hillsides using native plants to reduce erosion and create habitats; promoting the use of sustainable practices; renewable energy development; and environmental education. An interest in ecological sustainability and knowledge of regional plants is helpful but not necessary. Willing hands and a desire to help restore a damaged biosphere are the most important requirements.

Joining this project means that you will be learning and doing research about trees, the environment, landscape, watering of new trees, help to stop deforestation, to help protect and restore the landscape / rainforests.

Collaborating with the Eco and environmental Experts in raising community awareness on conservation of environmental ecosystems through mobilization and education, form and train community-based youth organizations from forest conservation measures, survey the native plants and bird species of the highlands with active involvement of the local communities etc .

Volunteers who are also interested in the nursery type of conservation are also welcome.

With your airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 in-country support all included in your program fee, you can leave home feeling confident that you’ll be well supported in your new home away from home. Plus, you’ll be in the company of like-minded international volunteers young as your age who shares your passion for volunteering.

 

How long can I go on a Conservation and Environmental Program for ?

RVO runs volunteer programs year-round but Teaching Volunteer program starts from 1 week to 24 weeks so volunteers are to choose their own total duration of stay in the program. Programs start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month

 

How do I apply for a Conservation and Environmental program in Ghana ?

• Complete the free online application form with the details of your chosen program and dates, as well as details of your qualifications, skills and experience. You will then receive an email from RVO that we have received your application. Within 24 hours (1 working day), you will receive an email from our Programs Manager acknowledging your application and confirming, project and dates of your volunteer program. In this email, you will receive instructions on how to pay the deposit payment of the registration/program Fee in order to confirm your booking with the RVO
• As soon as your deposit payment of registration/program Fee has been received by RVO, you will be provided with all the information and support you need to prepare for your upcoming volunteer program. Your RVO Program Manager will be your point of contact throughout your preparations up until you finish your volunteer program.

Contact our office if you are looking to volunteer abroad as a group, so we can customize a special program arrangement for you.

 

 

Where volunteer can go for weekends and longer periods:

Ghana is a land of cultural diversity and contrast. It has many cultural and unique tourist attraction centers to offer volunteers. Cape Coast is a true cultural and historical town, most tourist love traveling to this town because of the Elmina castle where slave trade begun, the Kakum Canopy walkway, the cape coast castle and the ancient buildings. The fascinating beaches and markets

RVO  offers a guided weekend tour which you can book and join.