About Us
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.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in Ghana? SMWEF Ghana construction program is designed for individuals, groups, families, and anyone who is eager to help build orphanages, classrooms, libraries, toilet, and community centres in rural communities of Ghana. This construction program provides hands-on opportunities in Ghana. Whether you are a student, professional, or first-time volunteer, you will gain real-world experience through building volunteer opportunities that support local development initiatives. This construction and renovation volunteering program empower underprivileged communities while fostering cross-cultural collaboration and global understanding.
By joining our construction and renovation volunteer program in Ghana, you will work on critical infrastructure projects - from disaster relief construction volunteering to eco-construction volunteer programs. We welcome participants of all skill levels, even those with no prior experience in construction. You will be guided by local experts and international coordinators while contributing to sustainable building projects abroad. Through this program, volunteers will not only assist with construction and renovation but also experience rich cultural immersion and develop skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
Why Choose Construction and Renovation Volunteer Program?
- Authentic International Volunteer Experience
- Work on impactful projects through international construction volunteer programs that benefit local communities.
Program at a glance
Why choose us?
At SMWEF Ghana, we are committed to creating lasting, meaningful, rewarding, and exciting change by aligning our work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). These goals help serve for a better, more sustainable future, and programs directly contribute to key areas of development in Ghana.
- Wide range of programs and projects
- Locally based NGO and provides supervised internship to interns while experiencing global healthcare in Africa
- Meaningful and unique experiences
- 24/7 full support from experienced staff
- Local knowledge, international standards
- Sustainable commitment
- Transparency and accountability
- Supervised hospital based hands-on clinical support
Requirements
- At least age 16 (no maximum age limit)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Good English atleast basic or intermediate
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Strong commitment to values and principles of volunteerism
- Strong support and advocate for NGOs
- Ability to adjust to difficult living and working conditions
- Ability to respect and abide by the rules of the placement activity
- Should be able to work independently as well as in teams when there is the need
- No special skills/requirement is needed
Volunteer experience
- 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
$200 per week
Volunteers live with our experienced host family in Ghana and you can expect to share rooms with other volunteers. Rooms are basic but safe and comfortable which includes utilities, western washrooms, living room etc. Rooms/dorms are typically separated by gender, though we cannot always guarantee this because of varied occupancy and booking circumstances.
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 Ghana.
The accommodation can host 5 to 20 volunteers at a time. Program is available throughout the year with flexible start with flexible start dates and duration. Volunteers can arrive at any time depending on their schedules.
Volunteers are served three meals daily consist mostly local cuisines. 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.
Lunch typically consist of boiled yam with egg sauce, jollof rice with chicken, rice balls and peanut soup, banku and tilapia etc.
Dinner typically consists of plain or pilau rice, cassava, plantains, legumes such as beans, pasta, and french fries with meat or vegetables (typically carrot, sweet potatoes, peas, etc)
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 note, meals can vary depending on seasonality.
Please note that while the local team can cater for vegetarians, they are not able to cater to other special dietary requirement.
Volunteers have free time to explore the local community, shop at the supermarkets or visit Ghana's historic castles and forts and other towns and villages, shop for souvenirs at the supermarkets,, or enjoy a range of adventure and outdoor activities including diving, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing. Volunteers can also hang around with other volunteers at the accommodation, read books, watch television or help your host mother with meal preparations while directly enabling you experience the rich culture of Ghana. Volunteers can join social gatherings/outreach programs organized by the community members.
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