Application

Reveal the answers to the FAQs below by clicking on the plus sign.

What is the Orientation Interview? If my application is unsuccessful will I get my deposit back? What is a police check? What medical advice does BUNAC offer?

Flights Visa & Insurance

Can I book my own flights? Do I need to apply for a visa? Do I need insurance?

Volunteer Placement

How many people take part in the programme? What is the arrival orientation? How do I choose my project? How many hours will I work for? Will I be placed with other volunteers? Can I go for less than 2 months? Can I extend my stay? Will there be opportunities to travel during my stay? How much spending money should I take? How can I find out more?

Latest Blogs

Exciting, scary, amazing and very humbling – My trip to Ghana
Posted on 07/09/2010
My Summer in Ghana!
Posted on 04/08/2010
Accra
Posted on 23/12/2009

Country Facts

Capital: Accra
Population: 23 million
Currency: Cedi
Languages: Many!
English is the business language.

...I Wish I'd Brought

  • More loose clothes
  • A fan
  • A head torch

Read

AMA - A Story of the Atlantic Slave Trade
Volunteer Tales - Savita Bailur & Helena Rana

...To do in Ghana

Get an invite to a Ghanaian wedding
Go jungle trekking
Learn to dance (Ghanaian style!)

Testimonials

"I had the most amazing time. It was so worth it. I have a different perspective on life now and lots of new friends."
Lynn, Volunteer Ghana


"Go and have an amazing time - you will want to go back straight away!"
Rebecca, Volunteer Ghana

Next Arrival Date

>> May 9th 2010
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