A Broader View Volunteers
Provides developing countries around the world with significant volunteer programs that aid the neediest communities and forge a lasting bond between those volunteering and those they have helped.
Overview
Despite having a lack of basic needs, such as health care and health facilities as well as voluntary HIV counseling and testing, the Ghanaian people are world-renowned for their friendliness. Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work while discovering the people, sights, smells, and tastes of Ghana.
With housing available up to 15 volunteers, A Broader View has hosted hundreds of volunteers in Kasoa including peace corp alternative trips, family volunteering as well as pre-medical, nursing and EMT students seeking a medical mission trip. If you have a group of 5 or more interested in volunteering together, customized programs can be arranged. A Broader View Volunteers has extensive experience working with students, teachers and families providing tailor-made service trips for small groups.
Volunteers with medical training will have hands-on patient contact including but not limited to blood testing, health checkups, and giving vaccinations. Medical, nursing and undergraduate student volunteers will have the opportunity to observe and shadow the nurses and doctor participate in community outreach projects.
Location
This opportunity is located in Kasoa, Ghana.
Professional Designation
Healthcare Services Needed
Immunization
Language
Amenities & Accomodations
Volunteer house.
Meals
Volunteers are usually provided breakfast, lunch and dinner at their accommodation during the week and on weekends (read the website for detailed description of the meals or ask our staff online). Breakfast typically consists of toast, fruit, eggs, cereal accompanied with milk, tea or coffee. Dinner usually includes: meat (cow, chicken), potato, rice, vegetables, spaghetti and a variety of western food. Volunteers can be away from their accommodation mid-day so they take a lunch bag or they go back home. We recommend budgeting between US$5 and US$10 per day to purchase lunch if you don't return to the host family, let the host family know if you change the lunch plans. If you have specific dietary requirements, our local teams and homestays can customize to you but be flexible as well.