Ghana

"For me, the experience was about seeing the world from a different perspective and I definitely got to experience that. From taking part in a rural village's celebration of their Peace Corps volunteer to seeing the cultural market in Accra to just chatting with children and adults all over the Volta Region, I got to witness their world and gained insights into my own in the process."

Scott Semester, Volunteer in Ghana

Free Time in Ghana

Local Ghanaian Woman and Child In their free time, many volunteers in Ghana stay nearby and engage with the local community. They play soccer with the local children, or go for a short hike and meet families nearby. Volunteers can be found wandering around the markets, visiting a bead factory, or watching traditional clothing being made at local shops. Some choose to visit other parts of the country during their free time. Examples of popular free-time excursions include an ecological canopy walk tour in the rainforest of Kakum National Park, visiting a monkey sanctuary, nature hikes to view gorgeous waterfalls, visiting a traditional bone setter, and exploring historical slave forts near Cape Coast.

CCS offers the following programs in Ghana:
Volunteer Abroad -- 3 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates
Intern Abroad -- 4 to 12 weeks | Click for Start Dates

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Read stories and testimonials of participants who have volunteered in Ghana or watch one of our videos on volunteering abroad.