• Qualifications required:All Volunteers with the Interest
• 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/Interns live in a separate room with any of our well trained host families near the Project.
• Program fees:Starting $275 USD First Week and $170 USD other weeks which 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:

With its history as a developing country, Ghana is an important place to get involved in campaigning for human rights and make a real impact on people’s lives.
Our Law & Human Rights internships in Ghana are based in Kumasi, the garden city of Ghana.

Although voted as one of the most beautiful cities in Africa, Kumasi maintains a noticeable disparity between rich and poor. A huge indicator of this can be seen when walking in town or in Taxi and viewing the housing situation around.
Interning on our Law and Human Rights project in Kumasi-Ghana, will give you the opportunity to work with a well-established Law firm, alongside like-minded interns and passionate staff.
You will gain first-hand experience of law and human rights work in practice, gain knowledge about the legal system, and learn about community involvement. Interns are given the opportunity to get involved at grass roots level, raising awareness about human rights to a variety of people throughout Ghana.
We have placed many interns, from high school, universities and college students to graduates and professionals.

The work is suitable to all who have a general interest in human rights and are willing to work hard and dedicate their time to improving the lives of others.

Role of Intern

Responsibilities of Interns on the Law & Human Rights Project in Ghana.

Your placement will typically involve several elements. You might be producing information resources, such as research reports or consulting with clients, handling case work and writing up legal opinions on these cases, or visiting court to observe different proceedings. At other times you might visit community groups, schools, or shelters to carry out workshops on specific human rights aspects. There is plenty for you to become involved with and you will definitely be kept busy!

Your legal experience will determine the level of legal work you will be involved in and some of the more important, complex legal work may be reserved for those who have legal experience. It is also important that you have a good level of English to participate in this project. Strong English skills are especially relevant if you wish to work with the legal services.

All interns need to show a good level of initiative; how much you get out of this experience is related to what you are prepared to put in. Interns, who get involved, ask questions, and make an impact on their supervisors will have a fantastic learning experience.
All interns need to be flexible, communicate well, and work hard as internships are demanding and must be taken seriously. You will be representing a professional organization and you may sometimes have deadlines to meet.

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.

 

How long can I go on a International Law and Human Rights 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 International Law and Human Right 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.

Please Note: Volunteers/Interns pay a fee to the company before accepted into the company.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY: 

Day 1: Travel to Ghana Kotoka International Airport in Accra, transfer to hotel and meeting to coordinate the day-to-day scheduling for the week.

Where Interns 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.