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Physiotherapy Elective students work in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is one of the more modern hospitals in Ghana, with a wide range of departments and a large amount of new equipment. It will, of course, still be quite different to what you may be used to in Western countries.
30 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 35 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Participants contribute $35 per day to cover the variable costs, such as food, accommodation, airport pick-up, in-country orientation, maintenance, or financing our organization etc.
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 Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
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.
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
Beginner English or Beginner English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Physiotherapy Elective Students can gain experience working in Ghanaian hospitals with OGVO. By shadowing physiotherapy staff, you will learn how treatment is carried out in these facilities. You will be exposed to a wide variety of conditions and treatments which may differ from what you are used to. Certain cases may be at times very challenging to experience, but you will find it hugely rewarding.
You must be a student studying physiotherapy to do an Elective placement. When you first arrive at the hospital you will discuss your work schedule with the OGVO coordinator and the placement supervisor who will be a member of the hospital staff. You will shadow one of our supervisors who all speak English and are experienced at working with Western countries Physiotherapy students. They will be ready to test out your knowledge and give you the benefit of their training and experience.
A typical day will start off by having breakfast with your host family. You will then use public transport to get to your placement, using either tro-tro or shared taxi. You will be shown how to do this during your orientation with OGVO staff.
Your work days will run from 8am to 2pm, and you’ll have morning and afternoon sessions. During these sessions, you’ll sit on consultations with patients who’ve been referred for physiotherapy treatment. You’ll also observe physiotherapists doing exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and posture management. You’ll see patients with various conditions, from post-medical complications to musculoskeletal conditions.
Your level of involvement is dependent on your level of experience and studies.
