WAVO is a small organization that grew out of volunteers working together in a village in Ghana. In total, we feed and provide accommodation for 30 children and sponsor them in attending school. We make a real difference in educating the children of the village, ensuring they have a happy childhood and a bright future. After over a decade of support, 6 of the kids recently graduated college, which is a wonderful achievement for them.
Our organization has been working with the same individuals for over 16 years in Tafo. This allows us to offer a safe, supported way to see a fantastic country and meet some remarkable people.

What type of host are you?

• Organization/NGO

What are you looking for help with?

• Charity Work/Fundraising
• Teaching/Language Exchange
• Farming/Gardening
• Health/Medical/Assistance
• Sport

What’s the mission of your community?

WAVO’s mission is to improve the lives of West Africans, primarily those living in poverty. We’ve partnered with a fantastic, grass-roots organization named UVO in Kwahu-Tafo, Ghana to provide opportunities for international volunteers.

Volunteers with disabilities

Volunteers with disabilities are welcome

How many volunteers could you host?

I can host Groups of volunteers

When would you need volunteers?

All year

How many hours of help per day?

4-5 hours of help per day

How many days of help per week?

4 days of help per week – 3 days off

Note about the volunteer work and other expectations

We are serving several projects within Tafo village, including a football academy, cultural centre, Sekmonds girls’ club, and the schools. As a volunteer, you can choose which areas you would like to help with depending on your skills and interests.

Are accommodation and food included?

Food and accommodation are included in the fees – see fees transparency section

What type of accommodation can you provide?

• Private Room
• Private room for a couple

Diet – nutrition information

We have a cook on-site for the children and volunteers so any dietary needs can be accommodated.

Fees transparency

Approximately $75 US per week or ￡65 GBP

Fees cover food and accommodation for your stay.

VISA – could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters?

Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters

Volunteers’ benefits

• High level of trust with our partner organization (16+ years)
• Variety of projects to participate in: education, sports, culture, religion
• 100% volunteer organization – all donations go towards the kids
• Ghana is an interesting and safe country for travel
• Housing included, and we can arrange for as much support as you need – you can tell us how much you prefer

What to do in your free time

Opportunities to see local waterfalls, caves, parks, and cultural sites. Many people would be interested in showing volunteers various local sights and events based on your interests.

Language

English, Twi

How to get to your site

Fly into Accra and then we can arrange for someone to meet you at the airport for transport into the city or our nearby village, Tafo.

Is there internet access?

Yes!

“Paying guests” Option. Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists?

Yes, we can accommodate eco/responsible tourists & paying guests (Learn more)

CONTACT DETAILS

If you are interested in volunteering at WAVO, please use one of the following contacts.

Website: https://wavous/volunteer
Fb Page: https://www.facebook.com/west.african.volunteer.organization
Hostname
West African Volunteer Organization (Wavo)
Host Email
info@wavo.us

 Wavo volunteer program kids