Volunteer at The Royal Seed Orphanage |
| PROGRAMME DETAILS: |
| Volunteers are expected to assist in areas of: |
 Teaching |
| Taking children out for walks, and places of interest |
| Helping with home work |
| Sports |
| Creativity |
| Mending of clothes, furniture and painting |
| Washing, playing and feeding of babies |
| Providing love and attention |
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| PROGRAMME SCHEDULE |
| We can place volunteers all year. |
Volunteers can stay for a period of 1 week to a maximum of one year. CATO is able to extend your stay beyond your initial placement period.
Volunteers have a minimum of 4 hours or more a day. They can make their own timetable for activities in the morning and in the afternoon. In the afternoon, volunteers design group or individual tutorials in their area of speciality, e.g. drawing, computing, dancing, music, football, Bible studies etc. There is no minimum or maximum stay, and therefore depends on the volunteer. |
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| ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD |
| The orphanage has a separate building for the volunteers. This is a rented apartment for the orphanage. It is a compound house, walled around it and therefore has other tenants living there. It is very close to the orphanage, about 2 to 4 minutes walk. Volunteers at times sleep in groups of two or three per room when necessary. Cost of Meals is included in the cost of 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 bottled water, personal cost, beverages and entertainment. Royal Seed Needy Home, near Accra, home for 70 orphans Odupong Ofakour is a small town about an hours drive from Accra. |
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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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| INTERNET |
| Unfortunately we don't have access to Internet yet here at the orphanage, neither in the local community. |
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| PROGRAMME FEES |
| Fees Include: |
| First Night Bed and Breakfast (Accommodation in Accra) |
| Guaranteed placement prior to departure |
| Accommodations (dormitary style) |
| 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. |
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| 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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| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
| Click here for answers to FAQ |
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