Currently a number of schools in Ghana are searching for volunteers to assist them with Public Health education. Volunteers with an interest in Public Health education will find this placement opportunity very satisfying. Successful volunteers will have the chance to develop, deliver and evaluate lesson plans on the topics of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis. These lesson plans will be directed towards school-aged children attending Primary School and Junior High School.An emphasis will be placed on activity based group learning and creative learning techniques are welcome. This placement can operate in either a rural or urban setting, depending on the volunteer’s preference. Volunteers will work closely with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the local Public Health department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist them with Public Health education
• Develop, deliver and evaluate lesson plans on the topics of HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis

Cost Includes:

• Accommodation (private room in a comfortable home-stay setting)
• Three home cooked meals daily
• 24/7 In-country support
• Volunteer placement arrangements and follow-up (weekly check-ins)
• Airport Pick-up
• Airport Drop-off
• Accra city tour upon arrival
• Personalized Souvenir
• Extensive Orientation package sent via email or regular mail pre-departure
• Exit-Debriefing prior to departure

Skills Required:

• Be a Public Health student or have relevant volunteer/work experience in the area of Public Health
• Posses an intermediate understanding of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and be willing to learn as you go along
• Be comfortable with public speaking
• Excellent communication skills (both writing and speaking)
• Open-minded
• Culturally Sensitive
• Quick to adapt and flexible

Food: The project cost bears the main meals and for further other additional food the volunteer has to pay through his own pocket.

Accommodation: The AndyGlo Foundation manages the entire accommodation and supervision during the project period. The volunteer will be entitled to a room in host family with normal standards depending upon the project and it location.

For the application procedure, please click on the given link: http://www.andyglo.org/registration.php

Note: We also offer the opportunity to upgrade to a traveler’s package. This package takes volunteers on a personalized, seven-day tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, Mole National Park,, The Mosque at Larabanga, The Paga Crocodile Ponds and Pikworo Slave Camp.