Ans-1: Destiny Volunteers is a non-governmental organization and as a charity committed to improving the lives of people in deprived communities in Ghana and sharing culture between African and international volunteers.

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There are 8 types of volunteering projects:

1. Community healthcare education and awareness campaigning. These projects have around 20+ volunteers: half Ghanaian, half international. The first 2-5 days are spent in orientation, getting to know the other volunteers, and training in the healthcare issues that you’ll be educating the community about. The rest of the weeks are spent improving health awareness in the community using education, presentations, meetings, art, drama, music etc. This is done in a variety of settings, including home visits, school meetings and local community gatherings.

Also, volunteers may choose to work in hospitals/clinics for their school clinical projects to have more experience in the field and also through home stay system for great cross-culture experience.

2. Education / Teaching  in a school. Destiny Volunteers also places volunteers in Kids centers, primary and secondary schools for teaching between 2-3 weeks, month{s}, one year or more. We will need to know exactly what you hope to achieve from the experience, and what skills you have, in order to place you in the right school. Above all else We’re committed to making sure you have a fantastic and worthwhile experience and that the school benefits from your voluntary work. On a whole, we also make sure we put more children in class rooms to achieve education for all.
   
   
3. Research, which may be in the form of individual student final year project, institutional research, non-students research as we will provide a Ghanaian research assistance to move with to make your research a success.
   
   
4. Culture Exchange Programs is to promote cultures of different nation, work & travels and to help achieve world peace. Our unique cultural troops can be invited for competitions, fundraising and to participate in other ceremonies. We also teach individual or groups the rich Ghanaian-African dance and drumming. We also embark on exchange programs to achieve this aim for students and non-students.
   
   
5. Student Exchange is in line with cross-culture or intercultural programs for students of different origins for home stays programs, cultural festivals or shows, schooling in Ghanaian schools{high schools etc}, special programs arranged for that, and other exchange programs for students.
   
   
6. Construction may be in the following areas {School block, hospitals/clinics, toilets, library, community social centers, accommodation for workers in the deprived communities, painting etc}
   
   
7. Environmental projects in the areas of tree planting, educative programs for people to know the need to replace any cut down tree and the importance of making Ghana green.
   
   
8. Volunteering at the orphanage.

9. Agriculture / Farm;
teaching local farmers on modernize/technological farm practice to increase their out put, preparing organic manure, helping on farm to harvest or planting of crops, fruits, vegetables and more, help in farm management etc.

Ans-3: Destiny Volunteers is a volunteering organisation and a charity established and run from Ghana. Its primary aim is to improve the health , education, environment, intercultural programs, and well-being of Ghanaians. This means that the projects are designed with the advice and help of locals, so you know you are helping solve real and important issues which are both real and important to the local community. The work you are doing will be unique and would not be done if you weren’t there.

Ans-4: Ghana is one of the most beautiful, friendly and safe West African countries. It has a tropical climate (hot and dry or hot and wet, according to the season) and many environments, including tropical rainforest, white beaches and desert in the north. Anyone who has travelled to Ghana will tell you how incredibly friendly and welcoming the people are: you’ll soon get used to hearing “akwaaba”, meaning “welcome”. It is home to one of the stronger economies of sub-Saharan Africa yet, like many other economically developing countries, many still live in poverty and great effort is being put into meeting the Millennium Development Goals ( www.un.org/millenniumgoals )

Ans-5: This varies between projects, but we welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. All you need is enthusiasm to join in and make a difference. As a rough guide, on any of the projects there are normally varied numbers of volunteers being dedicated Ghanaian and Foreigners. On teaching projects you are likely to be the only international volunteer but can request to be placed in a school with/near a friend.

Ans-6: Having Ghanaians volunteering alongside you on any projects is not only a unique experience but it will also make things easier and more fun. Settling in and understanding Ghanaian culture is made easy through relaxed conversations, working together and genuinely making friends. It also ensures that the projects run smoothly and makes it easier to integrate into the community.

Ans-7: Volunteers will be staying in basic accommodation, close to the target area of the project. This can range from university accommodation to church halls as a camp. It will be clean and safe but facilities will be basic – for example you may have to wash using a bucket of water, rather than a shower. Don’t forget to bring a roll mat, mosquito net and other things listed on the “volunteers’ zone: what to bring” webpage.You may also be staying with a Ghanaian family who have offered to accommodate you. We make sure that they are friendly, speak good English and have suitable accommodation for you.

Ans-8: Camping system: You have loads of fun! One Ghanaian volunteer will be elected “entertainment rep” for the camp, and will ensure that there are entertaining, relaxing and amusing activities each evening. This ranges from trips to the local pub to “Africa night” with drumming and dance displays which everyone can join in with.

On the weekends, the group will decide if they want to do expeditions to local beauty spots or activity areas: from waterfalls, to local craft markets, to animal sanctuaries.

If you are in a host family Homestay/ Single Ghanaian Homestay: You’ll discuss with your host family what you’d like to do and they’ll advise you on where to go. This can range from visiting the local town to weekend excursions.

Ans-9: Most of the  camps or host family / Single Ghanainhome stays especially are 4 weeks, month{s}, a year or more (check the dates on the “voluntary projects” section of the website). You can stay for more than one project if you’d like. Many volunteers like the idea of travelling on after a project.

The teaching projects last between 4 weeks --- one year or more, depending on what you want to do. Of course, we’ll make sure you’re in a school that matches your needs.
Also, long term programs can also be arrange to meet the needs of any volunteer interested in all areas.

Ans-10: During the project you will stay in the communities that are involved with the project, except during the weekend trips. After the project you can travel all over the country to visit its national parks, historic market towns, colourful festivals, ancient monuments, wildlife reserves, palm-fringed beaches and many other places (see the Bradt Travel Guide for Ghana). Although you are responsible for this travel yourself, we’re very happy to offer advice about the incredible places to visit.