Tanzania Health Opportunities (THO) is a registered non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental organization operating in Tanzania since November 2020. Registered under NGO Registration Number 00NGO/R/1506, THO was established to improve access to healthcare and promote the well-being of underserved communities through humanitarian action, volunteerism, health education, and community development. THO works to address healthcare disparities by connecting communities with essential health services, empowering healthcare volunteers, and supporting local health systems. Through community medical outreaches, hospital-based volunteer placements, health education programs, and public health initiatives, we strive to improve health outcomes and create sustainable solutions to healthcare challenges. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, THO collaborates with healthcare facilities, local authorities, educational institutions, volunteers, and community leaders across Tanzania. Our programs provide valuable opportunities for both local and international volunteers to gain practical experience while making a meaningful contribution to community health. Since its establishment, THO has reached thousands of individuals through free medical services, disease screening, health promotion activities, and healthcare support programs. We are committed to strengthening communities by improving access to quality healthcare, promoting disease prevention, encouraging cultural exchange, and supporting professional development. Our vision is a healthier and more prosperous society where everyone has access to quality healthcare and opportunities to thrive. Through partnership, innovation, and service, THO continues to create a positive and lasting impact in communities throughout Tanzania.
We are a non-profit organization specializing in volunteer programs that support vulnerable communities such as orphans, abandoned children, children from low-income families, the elderly, homeless people, and people with disabilities. We are currently operating in Da Nang City, Vietnam. If you join our volunteer programs, you will have the opportunity to provide healthcare, education, and well-being support to around 500 disadvantaged individuals in Da Nang City. Our organization was founded in 2004 by Mr. Viet Dang, who is passionate about volunteer work and dedicated to helping vulnerable people. Since our establishment, we have welcomed more than 3,000 international volunteers from all over the world to participate in our programs. Together with these volunteers, we have been helping many disadvantaged people overcome difficulties in life and build a better future.
RisingSun Volunteers is an NGO based in Teshie Nungua, a community in Accra. The founders of this NGO have been working with volunteer organisations for many years and reside all over the world, including Germany, Denmark, the UK, and of course, locally in Ghana. Having accumulated extensive experience through years of travel and collaboration with interns and volunteers, we bring valuable insights to the establishment of our own volunteer organisation. Our team is very friendly, and with our vast experience in welcoming volunteers to Ghana, you are assured of having the best time with us.
Proyecto Peru began in 2005 in the heart of Cusco, inspired by the vision of Dora, a local Peruvian educator who wanted to share the Spanish language and support her community. Together with her partner, Coen, she developed this idea into a network of dedicated professionals who work closely with local organizations and international participants. Today, our team focuses on creating meaningful cross-cultural experiences through well-structured volunteer and internship programs. Participants engage directly with Cusco’s social, health, and education sectors by supporting partner projects such as schools, community agencies, clinics, nonprofits, animal shelters, and after-school programs that request specific skills.
Volunteer Action for Change Kenya (VACK) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded by young Kenyans in 2015 to promote resilient and sustainable communities across the country. We address key socioeconomic challenges through grassroots action in education, health, leadership training, entrepreneurship, ICT development, and sustainable agriculture. We work to unlock the potential of young people, women, and marginalized communities, helping them become active, confident citizens capable of shaping their own futures. Our focus is especially on rural and disadvantaged groups, supporting skills development, employability, and community empowerment. VACK operates through partnerships with civil society, institutions, and organizations in Kenya and internationally. Our work is guided by voluntarism, intercultural exchange, and development cooperation, ensuring continuous innovation and impact. Mission: To improve and promote the well-being and development of communities through volunteer action. Vision: Volunteer action for sustainable development. Goals: Improve skills of youth and women, promote meaningful volunteering, encourage active citizenship, mobilize resources for community initiatives, and support social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Strategic Objective: To empower communities to actively participate in society and civic action, enabling them to uphold their rights and contribute to development and policy processes.
Liseli Initiative is a community-based NGO in Livingstone, Zambia, working to empower marginalized children, youth, women, and families to build safer, healthier, and self-sustaining communities. “Liseli” means “Light” in Lozi, reflecting our belief that everyone can bring hope and positive change. Our work focuses on education, youth development, gender equality, women’s empowerment, health, water and sanitation, and livelihoods. Volunteers contribute their skills and ideas while gaining meaningful experience in Zambian culture and grassroots development. We believe lasting change happens with communities, not for communities.
Heshbon’s Foundation is a local nonprofit and non-governmental organization/charity providing education and healthcare to vulnerable children and communiti in Ghana. Heshfound is working towards the betterment of rural poor communities in Ghana through volunteerism. It is established and designed to provide special needs of less privileged and marginalized children in Ghana with services extended nationwide with the aspiration to safeguard the disadvantaged children in Ghana through Education, Healthcare, Sports, Agriculture, Construction & Renovation, and Child Trafficking. Since inception, the organisation has hosted volunteers and interns from around the world participating in our education, healthcare and community development projects. The organisation was founded with the goal of helping participants from around the world volunteer, intern and immerse in the culture of Ghana while living with a local host family. This project focuses on the construction and renovation of school classrooms, Orphanages, healthcare centres, community centres, and improving educational and infrastructure facilities in underserved communities of Ghana. Volunteers also have the opportunity to meet Elders and Chiefs, and learn about the various cultures of the different communities through music and dance. Working with the construction team, volunteers will learn basic skills such as how to mix mortar, laying bricks, painting, block shaping, fetching water, plumbing works, carpentry, plastering, concrete mixing, digging drenches etc. The key to any building project is the partner between you, the team and the local community, as well as bringing essential funding to the project. Volunteers work with the locals to make sure these projects get completed and match the needs of the people they are benefiting. Work schedules are not always the same as you might imagine them in your country, so get ready to test your cross-cultural knowledge.
St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is a registered and well recognized non-profit community development charity and African volunteer organization in Ghana which provides sustainable and ethical volunteer projects, and exciting adventure holidays in Ghana. SMWEF Ghana has been leading volunteer opportunities since the organizations inception. The organization has a wide range of sustainable development and humanitarian projects. Our mission is to make international clinical learning opportunities meaningful, affordable, and accessible while connecting healthcare students with real practical hands-on medical placements in Africa, Ghana to encourage cultural exchange, personal growth and mentorship. Gain a real hands-on medical laboratory experience in Ghana with SMWEF. Interns are placed in hospitals, clinics and research institutions to shadow qualified professionals and assist with diagnostics. SMWEF Ghana Biomedical/medical laboratory internship program in Ghana provides hands-on experience in research, laboratory analysis, data interpretation, and health science applications, giving interns the skills needed for careers as biochemists, laboratory analysis, and scientific researchers. Whether you're a premed students, graduates, lab science student, post doc student, lab medical technician or professional seeking to practice and launch your biochemistry career, SMWEF Ghana laboratory internship program provides a strong foundation for personal and professional growth as an intern. Role of a Biomedical/Medical intern:- -Observe and assist with handling pathological specimens under supervision -Gain exposure to hematology, chemistry, parasitology, microbiology, and serelogy units -Maintain a safe and tidy work area and follow safety procedures -Collect, receive, evaluate and process various biological specimen for analysis -Maintain and keep updated records of all laboratory investigations and procedures
St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is a registered and well recognized non-profit community development charity and African volunteer organization in Ghana which provides sustainable and ethical volunteer projects, and exciting adventure holidays in Ghana. SMWEF Ghana has been leading volunteer opportunities since the organizations inception. The organization has a wide range of sustainable development and humanitarian projects. Our mission is to make international clinical learning opportunities meaningful, affordable, and accessible while connecting healthcare students with real practical hands-on medical placements in Africa, Ghana to encourage cultural exchange, personal growth and mentorship. Join our nursing internship program in Ghana with SMWEF and gain invaluable hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings such as public hospitals, community clinics, and private healthcare facilities in Ghana. This is an ideal program for students studying nursing and aspiring to seek international clinical exposure in healthcare. SMWEF Ghana helps you gain hands-on nursing and midwifery experience in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare centres of Ghana. Our internship programs are well structured and designed for international students and aspiring nurses seeking hands-on practical exposure in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ghana's healthcare system faces several challenges, including tuberculosis, maternal and child health issues, HIV/AIDS, chronic diseases, trauma rates and high injury making nursing internship rewarding and meaningful. Interns work under the guidance of healthcare professionals in public and private hospitals, and community clinics contribute to clinical support, patient care, and health promotion. Role & Responsibilities of Nursing Intern:- - Observing experienced local doctors and nurses and perform routine tasks in various departments at the hospital or clinic settings - You'll have the opportunity to learn various tropical condition
St. Miracle Works Educational Foundation is a registered and well recognized non-profit community development charity and African volunteer organization in Ghana which provides sustainable and ethical volunteer projects, and exciting adventure holidays in Ghana. SMWEF Ghana has been leading volunteer opportunities since the organizations inception. The organization has a wide range of sustainable development and humanitarian projects. SMWEF Ghana Mental Health & Psychology program in Ghana with SMWEF offers interns invaluable hands-on experience supporting and assisting persons with special needs. As a volunteer/intern, you'll work alongside qualified doctors and nurses in hospitals, clinics, and community outreach centres for disabled and persons battling with mental health issues, helping to expand their opportunities while developing your own skills in healthcare and psychology. Interns on a mental health and psychology internship in Ghana can assist in an outpatient mental health department, where patients from communities are received, assessed, diagnosed, and referred to various in-patient facilities, as well as rehabilitation centre, providing a place for those suffering from substance abuse, depression, and addiction. Interns will collaborate and observe mental health professionals, providing guidance and counselling, treatment, exchange of skills, and providing compassionate mentorship, encouragement, and hope to make a real difference to the lives of the individuals. Roles & Responsibilities as a Mental Health Intern:- This Psychology and Mental Health Internship in Ghana with SMWEF is designed for students and graduates seeking supervised exposure to counselling, psychology support, community mental health, and global mental health practice in Ghana. - Promote mental health awareness - Helping to care for people who cannot access major hospitals - Assisting with counselling and psycho-educational sessions - Observing mental health assessment and treatment
Heshbon’s Foundation is a registered local community based nonprofit and non-governmental organization/charity providing education and healthcare to vulnerable children and communiti in Ghana. Heshfound is working towards the betterment of rural poor communities in Ghana through volunteerism. It is established and designed to provide special needs of less privileged and marginalized children in Ghana with services extended nationwide with the aspiration to safeguard the disadvantaged children in Ghana through Education, Healthcare, Sports, Agriculture, Construction & Renovation, and Child Trafficking. Since inception, the organisation has hosted volunteers and interns from around the world participating in our education, healthcare and community development projects in Ghana. The organisation was founded with the goal of helping participants from around the world volunteer, intern and immerse in the culture of Ghana while living with a local host family. Mission:- To partner and collaborate with local and international communities to establish and empower underserved communities to develop frok their own based on self determination needs and developmental agendas. Whether you're a qualified instructor looking to develop and stretch ypur skills or a sports enthusiast wanting to gain more experience, this sports coaching program is designed for you. Sports coaching is a important part of many children's day to day lives. Here at Heshfound, we have worked hard to allow our volunteers and interns to get involved in the local sporting community. Our sports/football coaching programs are flexible and easily accessible, meaning, as a sports volunteer, you can get creative, designing sessions and activities that suit both you and the team. We aim to get more children actively participating in the sport community and living a healthier lifestyle through volunteering. There are no special qualification needed to join our sports coaching program, but people with good health
Heshbon’s Foundation is a registered local community based nonprofit and non-governmental organization/charity providing education and healthcare to vulnerable children and communiti in Ghana. Heshfound is working towards the betterment of rural poor communities in Ghana through volunteerism. It is established and designed to provide special needs of less privileged and marginalized children in Ghana with services extended nationwide with the aspiration to safeguard the disadvantaged children in Ghana through Education, Healthcare, Sports, Agriculture, Construction & Renovation, and Child Trafficking. Since inception, the organisation has hosted volunteers and interns from around the world participating in our education, healthcare and community development projects in Ghana. The organisation was founded with the goal of helping participants from around the world volunteer, intern and immerse in the culture of Ghana while living with a local host family. Mission:- To partner and collaborate with local and international communities to establish and empower underserved communities to develop frok their own based on self determination needs and developmental agendas. At our school, volunteers help in a wide range of subject teaching including Mathematics, English, Creative Arts, Science, Computing, etc. This teaching program takes place in Nursery, Primary and Junior High Schools where volunteers initially either shadow or teach under supervision of a local teacher or independently especially those with teaching qualifications and experience. Volunteers on this program should be flexible as there are a number of other tasks they can help with. These might include helping children with their homework, arranging games and activities, cleaning the classrooms and assisting with administrative duties. Volunteer Tasks includes: -Assisting teachers to deliver lessons -Work with smaller groups helping them with reading, writing, numeracy skills -Design proper study modules
Heshbon’s Foundation is a registered local community based nonprofit and non-governmental organization/charity providing education and healthcare to vulnerable children and communiti in Ghana. Heshfound is working towards the betterment of rural poor communities in Ghana through volunteerism. It is established and designed to provide special needs of less privileged and marginalized children in Ghana with services extended nationwide with the aspiration to safeguard the disadvantaged children in Ghana through Education, Healthcare, Sports, Agriculture, Construction & Renovation, and Child Trafficking. Since inception, the organisation has hosted volunteers and interns from around the world participating in our education, healthcare and community development projects in Ghana. The organisation was founded with the goal of helping participants from around the world volunteer, intern and immerse in the culture of Ghana while living with a local host family. Mission:- To partner and collaborate with local and international communities to establish and empower underserved communities to develop frok their own based on self determination needs and developmental agendas.
Heshbon’s Foundation is a local nonprofit and non-governmental organization / charity providing schooling and support to vulnerable children in Ghana. Heshfound is working towards the betterment of rural poor communities in Ghana through volunteerism. It is established and designed to provide special needs of less privileged and marginalized children in Ghana with services extended nationwide with the aspiration to safeguard the disadvantaged children in Ghana through Education, Healthcare, childcare, sports Agriculture/farming, Construction & Renovation, Widows and Child Trafficking. We aim to improve educational opportunities and health for disadvantaged children in the Senya community through projects which rely on the support of volunteers from all over the world. Our programs are designed and committed to enable people all over the world immerse themselves in new culture, make real difference, create impact, learn new things, network with likeminded people while they visit great historical sites in Ghana, West Africa. Mission:- Our primary aim is to provide free quality education for orphans and street children. We also work with all sectors of communities in the fight against child labor, trafficking, poverty, illiteracy through awareness-raising actions and the implementation of projects for rational and sustainable exploitation resources. Vision:- Our vision is to become the driving force in healthcare, education and safety for the disadvantaged in Ghana.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) welcomes private groups to experience Ghana through community engagement, cultural exchange, and guided travel. This program combines meaningful community activities with opportunities to explore Ghana's history, traditions, cuisine, natural attractions, and local communities. Groups can enjoy a customized experience based on their interests, schedule, and budget, with opportunities to interact with local residents and discover everyday life in Ghana. It is suitable for universities, churches, NGOs, student associations, professional groups, and friends travelling together.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) offers a Nursing & Patient Care Observation Program for students and individuals interested in nursing, patient support, and healthcare delivery. Participants gain exposure to nursing routines, patient communication, infection prevention, and the daily responsibilities of healthcare teams in Ghana. Through approved observation activities and guidance from qualified nursing professionals, volunteers learn about patient dignity, compassionate care, and the challenges and practices of hospital nursing. Activities depend on hospital approval, departmental availability, and professional supervision.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) offers a Hospital Based Clinical Observation Program for international and local students interested in learning about healthcare delivery in Ghana. Participants gain exposure to hospital environments, observe approved clinical activities, and learn about patient care, healthcare teamwork, and hospital procedures under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals. The program provides an opportunity to understand Ghana's healthcare system, experience cultural exchange, and explore healthcare practices in a different setting. All activities depend on hospital approval, departmental availability, and professional supervision.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) offers a Sports & Physical Education Volunteer Program that encourages schoolchildren to stay active, develop teamwork, build confidence, and enjoy healthy lifestyles. Volunteers support school-based sports, physical activities, recreational games, and team-building exercises. Working alongside local teachers, volunteers help create an inclusive and enjoyable environment where children can develop physical coordination, discipline, leadership, and social skills through sports and play.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) offers the Literacy & Reading Support Volunteer Program to help children improve their reading skills, language development, comprehension, and confidence. Through partnerships with local schools in Ghana, volunteers support teachers in creating enjoyable and engaging learning experiences that encourage children to develop a love for reading. Volunteers assist with reading sessions, storytelling, pronunciation practice, vocabulary building, reading games, and age-appropriate educational activities. They may also help children practise reading aloud, understand simple texts, and develop their communication skills under the guidance of local teachers. This program welcomes international volunteers who are passionate about education, enjoy working with children, and want to make a positive contribution to local communities. Previous teaching experience is helpful but not compulsory. Volunteers should be patient, responsible, enthusiastic, and willing to adapt to the school's learning environment. Through this placement, volunteers gain insight into Ghanaian education and culture while sharing their knowledge, time, and skills with local students. The program promotes meaningful cultural exchange, community participation, and responsible volunteering. All activities are conducted in collaboration with school staff and in accordance with school rules and child safeguarding policies. Join us in encouraging young learners to discover the joy of reading and build a stronger foundation for their future education.
Adjah Cancer Support Ghana (ACSG) is a volunteer-driven organization in Ghana committed to supporting communities through health education, community service, and volunteer engagement. We welcome local and international volunteers who want to make a positive difference while experiencing Ghanaian culture and community life. Our School Volunteer Placement connects volunteers with local schools to support teachers and contribute to children's learning and development. Through classroom assistance, reading activities, basic mathematics, educational games, creative learning, and extracurricular activities, volunteers help create an engaging and supportive learning environment for students. Volunteers work alongside local teachers and school staff, sharing their skills, ideas, and enthusiasm while learning about Ghana's educational system, traditions, and way of life. Our placement is suitable for individuals who are passionate about education, enjoy working with children, and are willing to learn and adapt to a new cultural environment. We aim to promote meaningful cultural exchange, responsible volunteering, and community participation. Volunteers receive orientation and local support throughout their placement, with accommodation and three meals per day included in the program. Child safeguarding is an important part of our approach. Volunteers are expected to respect school rules, follow safeguarding policies, and work under the guidance of authorized school staff. By joining our School Volunteer Placement, you can contribute to children's educational experiences, build cross-cultural friendships, develop new perspectives, and enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience in Ghana.