GHANA
Ghana is an ethnically diverse country steeped in rich cultural heritage, located on the West coast of Africa. Ghanaians are the friendliest people in West Africa: warm, proud yet humble with a contagious and calming sense of humour…. Just by observing life in Ghana, you will learn a great deal. It is an old cliché but it really does apply to these projects - what you put in, you will get out. If you make an effort to get closer to Ghanaians, they can teach you so many things. Take any opportunity that comes your way, even if it is something you do not particularly want to do like going to church, a wedding or even perhaps, a funeral. These are the cultural traditions and celebrations of the country you are visiting. These are the times when you will see the real Ghana and learn most about the people and the country.
Typically Ghana is one of our more challenging volunteer spots but the flip side is that it is one of themost rewarding countries to help in. USIT run such a wide variety of placements inGhana, that there is something for everyone.
Project Inclusions:
• 6 days orientation in Accra • Drumming and dance performance • Ghanaian cooking lesson • City tour of Accra • Airport transfers • All meals included • Accommodation throughout your stay with host families • 24 hour support and assistance
Possible Project Placements: • Teaching and Education
• Special needs rehabilitation
SOUTH AFRICA
Today, South Africa is making up for decades of social disruption and lost education, but high unemployment and theAIDS epidemic threaten economic progress. USIT volunteers work on projects in South Africa that aim to tackle some of the issues affecting this beautiful country.
Project Inclusions:
• Transfer from and to Cape Town International Airport • A comprehensive 6 day orientation on arrival in Cape Town, which includes tours and safety orientation.
• Daily pick ups from the hostel when on day tours • Five nights accommodation at a beautiful lodge in Cape Town city centre. (No meals included during orientation week)
• A total of 4 different tours during the orientation week including aWalking Tour, Township Tour, Winelands Tour and Robben Island Tour. The full day Peninsula Tour is arranged for the second Saturday after the group is at their placement. Transport will be arranged for the group to the city and back to their placements.
• Shared room accommodation and meals at local host family after orientation week
• The full support of the partner organisation while on the project.
Possible Project Placements: • Community Development
• Orphanage & Childcare • Legal Aid
• Construction/Water Sanitation • Banking • Community Development • Wildlife and Conservation
• Health and Medical
• Orphanage and Childcare • Environmental Conservation • Sports Development
• Wildlife Volunteer Projects • Abused Animal & Veterinary Assist • Conservation, Wildlife and Animal Care
• Construction
• Teaching and Education • Health and Medical • SocialWelfare
GHANA NAMIBIA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE SOUTH AFRICA
MOZAMBIQUE KENYA
TANZANIA
“ I relish the challenge of adapting to a new way of life totally immersing myself into the local culture and experiencing everything it has to offer...”
Fionnuala Ryan, Volunteer South Africa For more details visit:
www.usit.ie call: 01 6021742 email:
volunteer@usit.ie 07
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