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Program Fees, What's Included, and Requirements
Program Fees

Duration | Program Fee |
|---|---|
1 week | GH₵ 1,691.00 |
2 weeks | GH₵ 3,382.00 |
3 weeks | GH₵ 5,073.00 |
4 weeks | GH₵ 6,764.00 |
2 months | GH₵ 13,528.00 |
Additional one-time fees
Fee | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
Registration fee | GH₵ 100.00* | For administrative purposes. |
Project Contribution | GH₵ 300.00* | To support the project of your choice. |
Activity Fee | Extra fees | Accra City Tour, Twi Language Course, Cultural Dancing and Drumming Class |
*Registration Fee and Project Contribution are one-time payments and are due in addition to the Program Fee, regardless of the length of your stay.
*The Activity Fee is also a one-time payment and applies regardless of the length of your stay.
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Program Fees
Duration Program Fee (GH₵)
1 week GH₵ 1,691.00
2 week GH₵ 3,382.00
3 week GH₵ 5,073.00
4 week GH₵ 6,764.00
2 months GH₵ 13,528.00
+ Registration fee GH₵ 100.00* - For administrative purposes.
+ Project Contribution GH₵ 300.00* - To support the project of your choice.
+ Activity Fee Extra Fees required for these activities- This fee covers the following activities: Accra City Tour, Twi Language Course, Cultural Dancing and Drumming Class
*The one time payment of a Registration Fee and the Project Contribution to the project of your choice are due in addition, irrespective of the length of your stay. The one time payment of an Activity Fee is due irrespective of the length of your stay.
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What is included in the Weekly Program Fee:
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Accommodation equipped with AC (incl. water and electricity & night security officer)
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Lunches on weekdays
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Airport pick-up and Drop Off
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Volunteer Intern Orientation Material
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WIFi (during working hours)
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Transport to Project Sites
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24/7 support in Ghana by AFAWI staff members including emergency support
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Internal Trainings
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Travel assistance (organized Travel Tours are not included)
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One year membership after completing your stay with us, this includes an invitation to our Annual International Womens Day Conference every March including the provision of free accommodation and food for one week
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Project Contribution (one time payment of GH₵ 300.00 in addition irrespective of length of stay)
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Registration Fee (one time payment of GH₵ 100.00 in addition irrespective of length of stay
What is not included:
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Visa
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Flights
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Travel insurance (mandatory)
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Vaccinations (Yellow Fever mandatory upon entry to Ghana)
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Criminal Background Check
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Food and Drinking Water (The Team of AFAWI will assists you in showing you nearby markets, restaurants and stores.)
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WiFi (after working hours)
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Further spending of money up on your preferences. (Volunteers generally find EUR 70 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses)
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Local Sim Card
Requirements
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You must be 17+ or over
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Criminal Background Check -
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Proof of medical insurance
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Fluent in English, high-level reading and writing in English
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Strong commitment to the values and principles of volunteering and sustainable development
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Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
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Ability to adjust to basic living conditions and live independently
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Initiative and enthusiasm
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Self-starter, being able to work independently and in groups
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Respectful
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Adaptable a quickly changing environment