Volunteer in Ghana and experience one of the best countries for volunteering in Africa. Ghana is often called “Africa Lite” because visitors enjoy the best of African culture without street hassles and political instability.

You have a wide range of programs to choose from as a volunteer in Ghana. You can volunteer at an orphanage, teach at a community school, intern at a hospital, or work with an AIDS advocacy organization. You can also do a journalism internship in Ghana at a major radio, TV or newspaper company.

In your free time you can visit pristine beaches, museums, castles, and national parks.

Ghana Volunteering Highlights

Meaningful volunteer work in a local African community

Guided Tour of Cape Coast Castle

Visits to Kakum National Park

Shop at an African outdoor market

Home-stay with a Ghanaian family



Dates & Length of Stay

You can volunteer in Ghana year-round. You choose the dates for your program. The minimum stay is one week for the orphanage program, 2 weeks for teaching and HIV/AIDS, and 4 weeks for medical and journalism internships.

Why You Will Love Ghana

Ghana is very safe for foreign visitors

English is an official language

Ghanaians are world-renowned for their friendliness to visitors

The local organizations WANT our volunteers; we do not impose ourselves on them

There are direct flights to Ghana from both Europe and North America

The weather is tropical (but not oppressively hot) year-round

Ghana has natural beauty including beaches, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and animal parks

Ghana’s rich culture and history are worth learning about and exploring

Program Fees

What’s Included

Volunteer Placement

Meals & Accommodations

Airport Pickup & Drop-Off

24-hour Support

Orientation in Ghana

Handbook for Ghana

Pre-trip Guidance & Support

Assistance with Visa Process

Drop-off at Program Site

Introduction to Host Family

Guidance with Extra Sightseeing

Cosmic Volunteers T-shirt

Certificate of Participation

An experience that will last a lifetime!

(Not Included: Flights, Insurance, Visas)