TANF supports the neediest people within Ghana, by providing them with an education and access to health care. We believe this is an investment into a brighter future for our country.
Volunteering Activities
What We Need
Teaching in one of our partner schools (any subject of your preferred choice), And we are also willing to accommodate you with any skills you may have. If you have an idea in which area you would like to volunteer you can also let us know and we will see if such an opportunity is available.
If you are interested in volunteering in the Health sector you will be able to work at a local hospital and help with consultations and basic health services
In addition, you will have time to explore this beautiful country and learn about its culture and language (while spending a lot less money than the normal tourist).
*Please note that we do not work with institutionalized children.
When & Who
What we Provide
Pre-Departure Handbook (Details on everything you need to know about your arrival to Ghana) Airport transfers from Accra airport (Pick Up and Drop Off) Rent and Accommodation throughout your stay Breakfast and Supper throughout your stay, Utility bills (extra Electricity, Water and Gas) Compensation to host family Orientation transportation and tours (first three days of arrival to familiarize yourself with the community you serve) Day Tour to the capital city, Accra (seeing the major sights such as Independence Square, National Theatre, beach, Certificate/Testimonial after placement with TANF, Daily transport to your work place, General donation towards our ongoing projects, Continual assistance and contact from members of TANF staff 24/7 Emergency Support.
Our Fees
The current cost of program fee is $650 for the first month (3– 4 weeks) and $120 for any additional week. The first month is more as it incurs extra one-time costs, such as the airport transfers and the orientation transportation and tours on the first three days of arrival.
Contact Person
Other Ways to Help
We are very happy to work with online volunteers from abroad who can be very helpful with the following skills: Graphic designing, Fundraising, marketing, social media, Video and photos editing, create and updates of website using wordpress.etc
Learning material (Pen,pencils etc) For computer Lap (used laptops etc) For Library (Library books) Box Address: P.O.BOX CT 9853 Cantonment-Accra Ghana)
Additional Info about Us
Wake up around 7.00 am, bath, breakfast. Start work at 8.00 am in assigned institution. Work as your schedule provides. Lunch at around 12 noon at the workplace or a nearby restaurant. Return to work until 3.00 pm.
The number of working hours ranges from 3 to 4 hours per day; (optional) though the schedule is flexible to suit the volunteer. After working hours, the volunteer plans how he/she uses the remainder of the day. The volunteer can help with other community projects, including first aid training, planning health programs , or sports, games with the school children, or just relax and enjoy some free time. At about 6.00 pm supper is served, warm friendship from colleagues at work and town folk to keep you company and show you around and immerse into Ghanaian culture. Ghanaian's are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality.
The volunteer may also wish to spend their free time with other international volunteers in the area.
Weekends are for your free time. we will be more than happy to show you around the local area or visit places such as the beach, the capital city, Cape Coast Castle, National Park etc. You may also wish to travel independently or with other volunteers to different parts of Ghana or other neighboring countries.
We work in Ghana to provide impoverished, vulnerable and street children with Health Care and Education.
We need volunteers to help with teaching in one of our partner schools (any subject of your preferred choice), helping in local hospitals (i.e. during child delivery in the Maternity Unit), holding HIV/Aids awareness talks etc. These are only a few examples of the things you could be doing and we are willing to accommodate you with any skills you may have. If you have an idea in which area you would like to volunteer you can also let us know and we will see if such an opportunity is available.
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I can't put in words how grateful I am to be a part of the work TANF are doing every single day, fighting for these kids. And the man behind it all, Laud Kwaku Akuffo, You are a true inspiration and a firesoul I never witness before.
Thank you TANF for giving me hope about people doing good for others. And thank you for teaching me about life, about struggles and about what really matters."
