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The level of visual impairment and blindness in rural Ghana is very high. There are many more optometrists attending to many people suffering in this illness in Ghana. Contributing to optical care in Ghana especially in rural and semi-rural communities are often inadequate number of qualified practitioners, lack of optical facilities, lack of awareness of eye and inadequate optical educational opportunities in Ghana.
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.
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, administrative support, 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 our sanitary pad project, certificate & 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
The level of visual impairment and blindness in rural Ghana is very high. There are many more optometrists attending to many people suffering in this illness in Ghana. Contributing to optical care in Ghana especially in rural and semi-rural communities are often inadequate number of qualified practitioners, lack of optical facilities, lack of awareness of eye and inadequate optical educational opportunities which has contributed to the reduction in social, economic and health related issues in the country.
This Optical Internship program is designed to help international students who have passion and interest in Optometry and Ophthalmology with the desire to assist in improving the current situation in Ghana. We have partnership with both rural and semi-rural eye clinic in the country.
Volunteers and interns will be involved with healthcare aspect of Optometry. Integral to the internship will be communication and interaction with the community, promoting health, and disseminating health related information.
Specifically, volunteers and interns will work with both government and private Optical Centres in the country in the following areas:
Intern & Volunteer Task Involves:
1. Using specialists' equipment for diagnosis and testing
2. Issuing prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
3. Fitting and checking prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
4. Liaising with other medical practitioners and sometimes sharing the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
5. Offering advice and help to patience choosing frames and lenses
6. Checking of signs and symptoms of general health conditions
7. Examining the eyes of patients of all ages to detect signs of injury, disease, abnormality etc.
Participants participate approximately 5-6 hours per day, 5 days per week depending on the workload available at the hospital or clinic. This volunteer schedule is flexible and may change depending on the activities by the hospital and the community needs such as weather conditions, outreach programs etc.
Weekends are free for volunteers to explore the local community, shop at the supermarkets, go to the beach for relaxation or tour to the tour attraction centres around Ghana while meeting international volunteers and making new friends.
• Participants applying for this program must have medical backgrounds or professionals in this field or alternatively student currently studying optometry.
• 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.
• Safety instructions provided by the host organization should always be followed during activities and travel.
