About Us
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.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
- We provide a safe, supportive, and meaningful volunteer experience
- Safe and comfortable accommodation
- Airport pickup, project orientation, and 24/7 local support
- Transparent and affordable fees
- Trusted by international volunteers
Requirements
- At least age 18 (no maximum age limit)
- Good English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong commitment to values and principles of volunteerism
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to adjust to difficult living and working conditions
- Strong support and advocate for NGOs
- Should be able to work independently as well as in teams when there is the need
- Ability to respect and abide by the rules of the placement activity
Please note, this project is open year round to anyone who is looking to do volunteer and internship work in Ghana with Heshfound assisting in schools, healthcare, sports, and community developments.
Volunteer experience
A typical day would be as follows:
- 7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast at volunteer house
- 8:30 AM Volunteers travel to their placement
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch break
- 1:00 PM Volunteers resume work for the afternoon
- 3:00 - 5:00 PM Volunteer placement ends for the day
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner at the volunteer house
Please note that the schedule may occasionally change due to weather, public or school holidays, community outreach programs by placement activity, or other unforeseen events that could affect your placement. We recommend checking in advance whether your intended travel dates coincide with any public or school holidays.
€125 per week
Volunteers are accommodated in a dorm-style volunteer house or live with a local host family throughout your stay in the program and you can expect to share a room with 1-4 other volunteers. Rooms are typically separated by gender, though we cannot always guarantee this because of varied occupancy and booking circumstances.
Living is basic, but comfortable and bathrooms are shared, consisting of western showers and toilets. Bedding is provided, but volunteers are asked to bring their own towels. Volunteers need to be prepared for times where there may be no electricity as the supply can sometimes be disrupted in the country. The volunteer house is secure and safe.
If you would like to keep connected during your stay, free WiFi is provided at the volunteer house.
Volunteers are provided with three meals per day, featuring mostly local dishes. Breakfast typically includes bread, eggs, fruit, oats, peanut butter, jam, and honey, along with coffee and creamer. These items are available in the kitchen each morning, where volunteers can help themselves or served by their host family.
Dinner typically consists of plain rice and sauce, cassava, plantains, legumes such as beans, pasta, and french fries with meat or vegetables (typically carrot, sweet potatoes, peas, or okra) cooked in a egg sauce.
The meal plan aims to promote sustainable practices and healthy nutrition by using more plant-based foods. Volunteers can typically expect two meat dishes and three fish dishes per week. Please also note, meals can vary depending on seasonality.
Volunteers have free time after work and are able to make the most of the gorgeous beaches, explore Ghana's tour attraction centres in Ghana by visiting castles and forts, shop for souvenirs from supermarkets, or enjoy a range of adventure and outdoor activities including diving, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing. If you’re staying for a while, you may also like to fly back to other interesting places or other parts of Ghana where you can go on safari or otherwise explore.
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