About Us
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.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
Volunteering with us is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience, building connections, and becoming part of a supportive community. Our volunteers help create positive change, support important initiatives, and inspire others through their time, skills, and dedication. Whether you want to give back, grow personally and professionally, or contribute to a cause you care about, volunteering with us allows you to create a real impact while being part of something bigger.
Requirements
- C.V
- All supporting documents
- Motivational letter.
Volunteer experience
Breakfast is served from 5 AM onwards. Volunteers and interns usually start the day with breakfast. After breakfast, volunteers walk to their school placements, which are usually just a couple of minutes’ walk from the volunteer house.
Work includes teaching, feeding, taking care of students, planning classwork, attending morning assembly, eating with students, etc.
Closure: Volunteers usually finish their placement between 2–4 PM, but they can also stay until 5 PM to help students with their homework and extracurricular activities at the school.
Dinner: Volunteers have dinner together with other volunteers/interns at the volunteer accommodation. All meals are freshly prepared by an onsite cook.
Evening: Volunteers are free to plan their evenings. You can stay in or opt for a night out with other volunteers.
$380 for the first 2 weeks. $160 for extension. Volunteers who go to hospitals will pay an additional one-time $100 fee. This is a user fee for the hospital.
Our premises include 3 bunk beds in each room, 4 toilets, 3 bathrooms, 2 satellite TVs connected to the internet, free Wi-Fi, 1 large living room, a well-equipped kitchen, air conditioning in all rooms, running water with 3 extra reservoirs, a compound, a chill area under a shed, a table tennis board, a security camera at the gate, a security fence on the wall, and in-house security. This setup allows us to host up to 30 volunteers at the same time.
In the RisingSun Volunteer House, you will have the opportunity to live with other volunteers and interns from all over the world. Our volunteers and interns are catered for by our onsite chef, Makella, who prepares both local and continental dishes. Our staff are dedicated and available onsite 24/7 to care for our guests.
With the house set up to volunteers’ and interns’ liking, they can spend their evenings playing games in the house, relaxing under the shed, enjoying karaoke, playing table tennis, watching movies, etc.
Breakfast is served every morning between 5:30 AM and 9 AM. Breakfast consists of bread, porridge, spread, eggs, Ghanaian doughnuts (boflot), coffee, tea, oats, etc.
Dinner is served from 5 PM onwards. Dinner meals include waakye, beans and ripe plantains, fufu, rice and sauce. Provisions are also made for vegans and vegetarians.
You will have the weekend free to experience and explore the stunning nature, culture, and heritage of Ghana. During your weekend, you can visit national parks, lively local markets, historic landmarks, and much more. Some of the most popular places to explore during your weekends are Cape Coast Castle, Wli Waterfalls, Mole National Park, Kakum National Park, and many more. You can also spend your free time visiting the many beaches along the coast of Ghana.
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