Environmental Conservation Projects in Ghana

Program Description

Volunteers will be able to help local environmental organizations with their conservation efforts.
These organizations work to protect and build up parks and natural areas through local initiatives and activities.
As a volunteer with this program, you will learn about all aspects of conservation. You will work with organizations on a wide range of conservation initiatives such as assisting with site restoration, planting of trees, maintenance of planting areas, and administrative assistance.
We welcome volunteers who are interested in working with the nursery area of our projects.
Volunteers will assist with: tree nursery, transplanting, choosing seedlings, adding seed bags, adding water to the nursery, and fetching water.
Participants will work with either the Wildlife Division or Ghana Forestry.

Highlights

Assist with environmental protection organizations in Ghana
Work with the Wildlife Division and Ghana Forestry

Qualifications

There are no special qualifications for this project, however you must be adaptable to a tropical environment, be in excellent health, and willing to help in the environmental and conservation fields.

Volunteer Types

What`s Included

1. Airport pick-up from Accra International Airport & transfer of volunteers or interns to project site
2. Local meals three times a day
3. Introduction to host family and program
4. Accommodation
5. Placement and supervision in program
6. 24/7 Hotline for support
7. In-country introduction/orientation
8. Regular Culture/Recreational Activities (Personal spending not included)