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Are you a dental student looking to gain practical experience in Ghana? Our Dentistry Placement in Accra offers an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced dentists, observe dental procedures, and gain valuable insights into oral healthcare in a different cultural setting.
During your placement, you’ll shadow qualified dentists at a local hospital and observe how they assess and treat patients.
18 hours of help per week
Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 25 Per day
Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project
Description: All volunteers / interns pay 25 USD per day all-inclusive volunteer fee include: Accommodation Breakfast and dinner Airport pickup and Airport drop-off, if applicable Orientation and cultural briefing Placement in the volunteer project Local coordinator/support Emergency assistance Wi-Fi/basic utilities where available Certificate of participation Pre-arrival assistance
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
You’ll also have the opportunity to assist with patient and equipment preparation, offer support to patients when needed, and learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of dental professionals. In addition, you may participate in community outreach activities, educating local communities and schoolchildren about the importance of good oral hygiene and preventive dental care.
This volunteer placement is available throughout the year, with a minimum duration of two weeks. However, we encourage you to stay longer to gain a deeper understanding of dental practices and make the most of your learning experience. The more time you spend on placement, the more opportunities you’ll have to develop your knowledge and skills.
Develop Your Skills and Broaden Your Experience
As a volunteer, you’ll gain valuable exposure to dental care in a new cultural environment while learning from professionals who work with patients from diverse backgrounds. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss different dental conditions, and learn about the approaches used to diagnose and treat patients.
The experience you gain can strengthen your CV, complement your academic studies, and help you prepare for future opportunities in dentistry and oral healthcare. You’ll also develop a broader understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in delivering dental services in a developing-country context.
