As the forest decreases, Africa has become overly dependent on several tree species. Fortunately, the Volunteer National Parks and Reserves Project is helping to stop this terrible trend. Choose from Kakum National Park, Shai Hills Resource Reserve or Mole National Park and make a vital contribution to environmental preservation in Ghana.
Quick facts
Programme: Volunteer Ghana Project Site: National parks & reserves
Minimum Duration: 4 weeks Language Requirement: English
Minimum Age:18 Accommodations: 2 meals daily & Homestay
Working Hours: 7 hours per day Start Dates: Every other Friday
Your role as a volunteer
You will help by maintaining the grounds, constructing or repairing park facilities and assisting with land management projects, as well as directing park visitors, promoting the park's tourist appeal and raising awareness of environmental issues.
Also help lower the rate of forest decrease and protect the biodiversity within Ghana's national parks and reserves. Media-loved volunteers may also get involved in park projects related to video creation, photography and image arts.
National parks and reserves volunteers typically work five days, from Monday to Friday. Working hours are from 8 a. m. until 3 p. m. . However, schedules and exact duties may vary depending on the park you're based at, your qualifications, and the time and duration of your stay. Journey to work
National parks and reserves volunteers are placed with a host family living either in the park or in a village nearby.
Contact us
To get further information, please visit our website at www. uvolunteer. net.
Join the Volunteer National Parks and Reserves Project to do your part for the environment in Ghana.