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Low Cost, Meaningful Volunteer Placements in Ghana
WELCOME TO ATLAS VOLUNTEERS GHANA
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We are a volunteer group based in the semi rural area of Kwahu, Ghana. After years of volunteering and working for other volunteer organisations we decided that we wanted to setup a group with a difference, to reduce the cost burden and open it up to helpers across the globe with low cost and meaningful volunteering.
We offer placements in Education, Renovation, Welfare and Sports primarily. Our aim is to offer meaningful placements which have a direct impact whilst working directly with the local community.
It should be clear to any potential volunteers that we’re not here to try change the world in one day or one trip, but if you are willing to help us on our journey, one step at a time to bring development to the area we fell in love with, then please do have a look at our placements and we look forward to you joining the volunteer team out in Ghana!
LOW FEES
The fees you pay to us are strictly not for profit. Cheapest available in Ghana and 3x cheaper than other local organisations.
Shared Accommodation
Stay in a shared volunteer house overlooking the lush green rainforest from the balcony. Utilities are also included in your fees such as water, gas and electricity.
Support staff
Offering award winning support. From coordinators to drivers, a member of the organisation will always be on hand to help or offer any advice.
Ethical placements
For each person that volunteers with us, we will plant a tree in the local area. Leaving a little reminder of your trip to benefit Ghana for years to come.
OUR MOST POPULAR PLACEMENTS
SCHOOL TEACHING & SUPPORT
VIEW PLACEMENTcrèche & KINDERGARTEN SUPPORT
RENOVATION AND PAINTING
CHILDRENS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Where will I be staying?
Accommodation to our volunters is provided in two shared houses based in a huge gated garden compound overlooking the rainforest with it’s own pond! Bedooms are split between a single sex and there is a shared living room and kitchen with the essentials. It’s the perfect place out of town to relax at weekends and evenings with some breath taking views.
View Volunteer HousingWhy choose Ghana?
Often referred to as Africa for beginners, it’s easy to see why. Ghana offers a vibrant culture, friendly people and amazing sightseeing opportunities. We are based around Abetifi which is a semi rural district a few hours drive from Accra. It offers the perfect balance for our volunteers by prodividing a safe and friendly environment, large local towns for easy shopping, banking and free time activities whilst also offering an easy platform to reach the remote villages for placements which are just a short journey away along tracks out into the bush!
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What can I do in my free time?
For most placements with us, you will be assigned to your placement site between approximately 8am – 3pm each weekday. Your afternoons and weekends are free to spend as you wish. Depending on your interests, you will get out what you put in for this aspect. There are local attractions to visit as day trips, amazing opportunities for weekends away and if you wish to get more involved that your set volunteering hours, we can always arrange out of school clubs, sports or library support.
View Free Time IdeasWhen can I join?
We offer our placements throughout the year and have volunteers with us all year round. We do have a minimum duration on all of our projects to maintain our promise for meaningful volunteering placements.
For Education placements where your support is needed in the schools, we require a four week minimum stay to ensure that there is a high social impact for both the community and our volunteers.
For volunteers that are looking to help with a shorter duration, we also offer projects from 1 week onwards where you can help out in renovation, painting, sports academy, eco projects and more.
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Where can I read feedback from previous volunteers?
We are very proud of the great feedback we’ve received from our previous volunteers so far. Rating high in all areas such as impact, safety, value and support.
You can have a read through our genuine reviews listed by our partners at VolunteerWorld & GoOverseas.
