Volunteering Projects in Ghana (Teaching)

Volunteer Feedback from Ghana (Teaching)

Kim

"I am sorry I have not been in touch before now, but it is only because I have been having such an amazing time and everyday has been full. The family I am with (Phyllis and Wallace) have made their home mine and welcomed me into their family. I cannot believe it has been less than two weeks because I have met so many people, seen so many things and found myself so at home already. The children are amazing of course. Since I am not a teacher at home it is a welcome challenge for me and I have found that things come back to me from other times that I have worked with children. If your other placements experience even a fraction of the hospitality and friendship that I have so far, they will have a great experience.

I love Ghana and am positive that I will be back. For now I continue to embrace all of the opportunities and experience every moment of everyday."

Adrian

"I have been challenged in many ways personally, but in terms of your program and the arrangement with Mr. Arthur and Mr. Otu, I have no complaints. Please note that Mr. Otu's hosting has been excellent in every way and that his school should receive top priority for the placement of future volunteers."

Dennis

"Everything is fine over here! I am here now almost two months and I am enjoying it very much. No difficulties what so ever! The people already want me to stay for more than a year!"

Clare and Adam

"We are home from Africa and missing it already! We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back. We started building the KVIP before we left Africa so I think it should be done now. We have never felt so excited about a project!

We asked the elders if they were interested in more volunteers in Tokokoe. They are very interested, but only when students are in class. The village is so special, so all I ask is that you send the best of the best volunteer applicants out there (hehe).

I hope everything is well at Global Volunteer Network. Thank you for having the initiative to start an volunteer organization that people can afford to do!"

Lucy

"I have been having a wonderful in Ghana. The host family I am staying with have been so kind and welcoming to me. The teaching is really enjoyable too, all the children have been nothing but keen and interested in everything I do. So it is great, I only wish I had longer here. Thanks again for all your help organising the trip."

Andrew

"I cannot believe how much I miss the children there. They've impacted my life in an inexplicable way. Teaching my Ghanaian children was by far the highlight of my trip. I would like to say that my students were some of the most grateful children ever! I was happily shocked when I was in the middle of a lesson on food and my class 3 requested to stay in from break and lunch to hear the rest of my lesson. They were very interested in everything I had to say, even about mundane life in Canada.

Ghanaians are the friendliest people I've ever met. The scenery I've seen in Ghana was some of the most gorgeous I've ever seen. The landscape is as beautiful as is shown in Hollywood movies!"

Melissa

"I feel GVN did a good job of preparing me. The information was very complete. Bradt Travel Guide to Ghana which was recommended by the organization proved invaluable on my trip. GVN kept in contact during and after my placement and getting contact information for other volunteers who would be in Ghana at the same time as me was nice because we were able to arrange visits and discuss our experiences with one another.

GVN's partner seemed to be pretty well organized, even though some placement changes were made before I left for Ghana. Once you understand how "Ghana time" works, it is more understandable. He has a genuine concern for the schools and children in Ghana.

My host family provided me with an exorbitant amount of food. Let them know that one person cannot possibly eat 3 egg sandwiches, a bowl of wheetabix, bananas and pineapple in one sitting!"