Sea Turtle Conservation

VolunteerWorld · Cape Three Points, Ghana

Help protect endangered sea turtles along Ghana's coastline near Akwidaa through nesting site monitoring and beach patrols, with free time to explore the surrounding beaches and villages.

Primary School Assistance

VolunteerWorld · Abetifi, Ghana

Support primary school, kindergarten and, for qualified volunteers, secondary classrooms across Ghana's Kwahu region, co-teaching English, maths, science and other core subjects alongside local teachers. Volunteers help manage large classes, provide one-on-one support for struggling students and bring supplementary learning materials otherwise unavailable.

Sustainable Agriculture – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Assist small-scale farmers in rural communities near Accra with sustainable agriculture practices. Volunteers help improve farming methods, soil health, and crop yields, and the produce grown directly supports local childcare placements. An ideal programme for those passionate about food security and rural development.

Childcare – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Work with young children in rural schools and community daycare centres near Accra, assisting with meals, supervision, homework support, and English learning through play-based methods. This programme provides vital support for children in communities where childcare resources are extremely limited.

Construction & Renovation – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Contribute to building and renovating schools, community centres, and clinics in rural areas of the greater Accra region. No construction experience is necessary — volunteers are trained and guided by local builders, directly improving the facilities that communities rely on for education and healthcare. Fee includes shared volunteer house accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, a weekly transport and medical supplies allowance of $69, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Healthcare Outreach – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Join a one-week roving medical campaign visiting rural communities near Accra, providing malaria screening and treatment, health education on nutrition, sexual health, and hygiene. Designed for pre-medical and nursing students or qualified professionals, this programme reaches people with little access to formal healthcare. Fee includes shared volunteer house accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, a weekly transport and medical supplies allowance of $69, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Medical Volunteer – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Assist at rural clinics and mobile wound care outreach programmes in the Accra region, gaining hands-on and observational healthcare experience in a West African community setting. Volunteers work with local medical staff across administrative, clinical, and outreach tasks. Fee includes shared volunteer house accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, a weekly transport and medical supplies allowance of $69, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Sports Teaching – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Support schools and sports teams with physical education lessons, team sports, and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles in rural communities near Accra. Volunteers coach games, lead drills, and use sport as a tool for confidence building, teamwork, and community engagement in Ghana. Fee includes shared volunteer house accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, a weekly transport and medical supplies allowance of $69, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.

Teaching English – Accra Region, Ghana

IVHQ · Accra Region, Ghana

Provide English language instruction in under-resourced rural schools near Accra, where English is the official language but teaching capacity is severely limited. Volunteers lead classes, assist local teachers, and teach subjects including English, maths, geography, music, and arts to students of all ages. Fee includes shared volunteer house accommodation, three meals a day, airport pickup, a weekly transport and medical supplies allowance of $69, in-country orientation, and 24/7 emergency support.