Volunteer at Bloomfield School in Ghana
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| You will have the opportunity to introduce Ghanaian children to any of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Government, History, Technical Drawing, Fine Art, Textiles and General Science, etc. |
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| All it takes to be a Volunteer- teacher is your high school education; and you must be at least 18 years. You don't have to be a Certified Teacher. |
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| A TYPICAL DAY |
| Wake at say 6.30am, bath, breakfast. Then to school at 7.30-8.00. Teach as your teaching schedule provides. Lunch around 12noon. Return to teach till 2 or 3pm. (Number of hours of teaching varies from school to school. Range: 2-5 hours of teaching per day). After school hours it's up to the volunteer to plan the remainder of the day. About 6pm: Supper is served. There is no shortage of friendly school colleagues and towns folk to keep you company, show you around and entertain you. |
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| One or more years of college education in any particular subject areas qualifies you to teach on those subjects at the Kopeyia Bloomfield Basic Schools. |
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| PROGRAMME AREA |
| Kopeyia Bloomfield Basic Schools is located in Kopeyia. Kopeyia, a small village of approximately one thousand inhabitants in the extreme south-eastern part of the lower Volta region of Ghana, West Africa, and less than seven kilometres from the Ghana-Togo border. The language and people of the region are known as Ewé, although there are many regional variations in custom and dialect. The village is largely a traditional agrarian society, maize and cassava being the staple crops with a variety of vegetables also grown independently in commercial garden plots, set in a paleo-fluvial geomorphology; archaic lake remnants of the Volta river's shifted deltic plume system. |
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| PROGRAMME SCHEDULE |
| CATO places Volunteers to match with the academic calendar of schools in Ghana. We can place volunteers during the following period in a year: |
 January to April |
| May to August |
| September to December |
| We also have special arrangements for volunteers who are interested in volunteering outside this time frame. Volunteers can stay for a period of 4 weeks to a maximum of one year. CATO is able to extend your stay beyond your initial placement period. |
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| FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION |
While on the programme you will live with a local Ghanaian family. Your host family will provide you not only with a nice home and meals, but also an invaluable insight into the African culture.
You will be given at least three meals a day (local food like rice, banku, yam or kenkey with stew or soup plus fruits. Western fare like pasta and sauce, chicken fried rice, etc., are also provided on request depending sometimes on where you're placed). Most host families also arrange for recreational activities and cultural events.
You will be assigned your own bedroom with a locker. The rooms in many instances are single rooms. There are always other people in the house as well; and they would be willing to provide you all the necessary assistance your require. In your room will be a bed with a mattress and in most cases a table and chair. You may choose to bring along a mosquito net and a spare bed sheet. Some host families may have a shower and flush toilet. In others, you would have to manage with a bucket of water and a pit toilet.
For anyone not interested in living with a host family, please enquire about additional accommodation options. Married couples are welcome to join the programme. |
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| You will need a weekly budget of up to US$50 to cater for all your other expenses like feeding, bottled water, personal cost, beverages and entertainment. |
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| VISA |
| Visas are required for Ghana. You will need to apply for your own visa. CATO staff will provide information on consulates and application forms. Application forms for visa require 2 references in Ghana. Upon your enrolment in our programme, CATO will send you 2 references in Ghana for your visa application. |
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| VACCINATION |
| Yellow Fever vaccinations are required to obtain Ghanaian visa. We recommend you consider vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Typhoid, Tetanus and anti-malaria medications. |
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| PROGRAMME FEES |
| Fees Include: |
| First Night Bed and Breakfast (Accommodation in Accra) |
| Guaranteed placement prior to departure |
| Accommodations (Host Family) |
| Meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day) |
| Airport Transfer (Pick-up and Drop-off) |
| Country Orientation by CATO staff or host family |
| Visa documentation |
| Full-time CATO local representative in Ghana |
| 24/7 personal support |
| See Details>> |
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| Fees does not include: |
| Visa Application Fees |
| Flight to Ghana |
| Travel Medical Insurance |
| Personal Expenses |
| Prices are subject to change. |
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| EXCURSION |
| Field trips are arranged for participants to attend traditional gatherings such as ritual events and social dance clubs in the area. These excursions are included in the cost of the Programme. |
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| GHANA TOURS |
| To make this experience complete, CATO offers optional programme tours that allow the volunteers to experience the vibrant history, people, culture, and sites of Ghana. Participants may choose to take weekend tours in the historic Central Region and/or embark on a longer tour before or after the volunteer programme. Volunteers pay optional fees for the optional tours. Click here to learn more about places you can visit. |
| APPLICATION PROCESS |
| Note: Applications should reach us at least 4 weeks before departure. Learn more |
| A non-refundable application fee of US$100 is required. This fee will be applied towards the cost of the programme if the applicant enrols. |
| Applicants will be contacted by CATO staff within a week after We receive the application forms. |
| Application fee should be paid online using Pay Pal |
| Full Payment are due upon arrival in Ghana |
| Cancellation fees apply. Application fees are non refundable. If cancellation is up to 1 month prior to departure, a programme fee of US$50 is charged. If cancellation is under 1 month prior to departure, 50% of the programme fee is charged. No refund is due if cancellation is on the day of departure and after. Click here to learn more |
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