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HIV/AIDS has a severe impact in rural Ghana, affecting people from all walks of life, especially those with persons from low-income families. Every year, thousands of Ghanaians, both adults and children affected with HIV/AIDS, die from this disease. There is an urgent need for volunteers to join the HIV/AIDS program in Ghana with SMWEF.
SMWEF HIV/AIDS Program offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on affected persons lives
30 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
Amount: € 40 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description: Volunteers contribute €40 per day to cover food (authentic 3 meals per day), visa support document, pre-departure information pack, accommodation, utilities included, airport pickup, in-country & program orientation, 24/7 in-country supervision & support from staff during your stay in the program, sim card, t-shirt, maintenance, donation to hospital facility, certificate upon project completion & reference letter upon request.
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
HIV/AIDS has a severe impact in rural Ghana, affecting people from all walks of life, especially those with persons from low-income families. Every year, thousands of Ghanaians, both adults and children affected with HIV/AIDS, die from this disease. There is an urgent need for volunteers to join the HIV/AIDS program in Ghana with SMWEF.
Volunteering in Ghana with SMWEF in our HIV/AIDS Project offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of persons affected by the HIV/AIDS and contribute to the fight against this devastating disease in rural Ghana. Each year, thousands of Ghanaians lose their lives to HIV/AIDS, and many others are newly infected, leading to widespread devastation and urgent need for intervention.
Through this HIV/AIDS program with SMWEF Ghana, volunteers will engage in a range of critical activities, including awareness programs, providing medical care, and offering emotional support to those affected. Volunteers and interns will collaborate with local organizations, hospitals, and clinics dedicated to combating the disease, helping to spread vital information, improve access to treatment, and support those living with HIV/AIDS.
This program not only provides a chance to make a tangible difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Ghana but also offers personal and professional growth. Volunteers on this program will gain hands-on experience in public health and community outreach, while also experiencing the rich culture and beauty of Ghana.
By joining this program, volunteers will play a crucial role in reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS, and supporting the well-being of affected individuals, all while embarking on a meaningful and rewarding journey in Ghana.
This HIV/AIDS Program is available in rural areas and year-round.
Participants will participate in meaningful activities daily that directly support children, women, and persons living with HIV/AIDS within the community at the hospital or clinic. Volunteer role may vary depending on workload, ongoing projects, personal skills, community needs, and interest.
Volunteer Tasks
• Participating in HIV/AIDS awareness programmes and prevention education activities.
• Providing emotional and psychosocial support, encouragement, and community interaction
• Visiting families, schools, churches, and local community groups for awareness creation.
• Supporting childbirth and maternal education programs.
Weekends are free to explore whether participating in community health outreach programs or engaging in preventive health education while immersing yourself in local communities and their culture. You can also choose to explore the tour attraction sites in Ghana such as a visit to the Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle, Kakum National Park, Canopy walkway, Museums, Art Centre, Markola Market, and Independence Square in Accra etc.
• Participants applying for this program must have education or alternatively student currently studying medicine.
• Participants encouraged to be flexible, patient, open-minded, respect, abide by the rules of the placement activity, and willing to learn the culture of Ghana.
• Volunteers should communicate openly and respectfully with volunteer coordinators, supervisors etc regarding any challenges, schedule changes, or concerns.
• Any donations or support materials should be coordinated through the organization
• Safety instructions provided by the host organization should always be followed during activities and travel.
• Participants encouraged to be flexible, patient, open-minded, respect, abide by the rules of the placement activity, and willing to learn the culture of Ghana.
• Volunteers should communicate openly and respectfully with volunteer coordinators, supervisors etc regarding any challenges, schedule changes, or concerns.
• Any donations or support materials should be coordinated through the organization
• Safety instructions provided by the host organization should always be followed during activities and travel.
