Want to help? Get involved with one of our volunteer opportunities. Have a passion for helping people? Civic Aid is always looking for volunteers! As a 100% volunteer-based organization, we rely on our volunteers to help make our efforts a success. We have many volunteer opportunities available throughout the year.
You may have thought about going to other countries to volunteer or you may want to volunteer in your own backyard. Either way, your time is valuable and the reason to volunteer must resonate with you. Civic Aid has meaningful opportunities for the right person. Take your time to read through the information provided, fill out a simple form, and buckle up for an adventure!
VOLUNTEER IN THE U.S.
Civic Aid has many volunteer opportunities at our USA office. You could support our fight against poverty and the promotion of dignity for all humanity by volunteering your time, expertise and knowledge. We need volunteers for the following opportunities:
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Grant writing
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Event assistance
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Administrative assistance
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Fundraising volunteers
VOLUNTEER WITH CIVIC AID ABROAD(GHANA)
Deciding to volunteer abroad is a major decision, a decision filled with hope, passion, and opportunity. When you decide to volunteer with Civic Aid, your life will change forever. The way you view other cultures, how you relate to people, what you learn from those you serve will forever change the way you see the World. We want to help you change lives in Ghana, including your own.
Make real connections to people and families, in a rural community, or in an urban neighborhood. Share ideas, share a meal, shop in a local market, and learn local customs and traditions.
Volunteering in Ghana means you are likely to be stepping into the unknown. It will be a challenging and rewarding experience in a culturally rich and friendly country.
Civic Aid partners with Anane Institute to receive Volunteers in Ghana.
Civic Aid, in partnership with Anane Institute, is here to facilitate an enriching experience and support you in this new endeavor.
There are many Volunteer abroad opportunities:
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Travel abroad as an education volunteer
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Travel abroad on a medical mission trip
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Travel abroad on other Volunteer Projects (Sports, Agric, Construction, Economic empowerment)
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD:
During your stay in Ghana, you will lodge at the Anane Institute Volunteer Guesthouse in Techiman and other towns in the Bono East Region of Ghana. We provide breakfast and dinner daily.
START, DURATION, ORIENTATION
Upon arrival at the Kotoka International (Accra airport), volunteers will be met by a Anane Institute staff member and taken to their accommodations. Arriving over the weekend is a good option, as it allows time to adjust before beginning orientation and project work on Monday morning. Volunteers can start any day of the year and can choose from assignments lasting one week to six months (if you really want to stay longer, that discussion is welcome, of course). If you do stay over 60 days, you will need to make arrangements to extend your visa, as visitors are limited to 60-days stay at the time of entry into Ghana. Anane Institute staff will work with you to accomplish this without any issues, we just want you to be aware and prepared. At your departure, a Anane Institute staff member will take you back to the airport or will help you make arrangements, whichever is appropriate for your situation.
During the first few days in Ghana, Anane Institute staff will help volunteers set their bearings after catching up from jet lag. Volunteers will receive a full orientation on Civic Aid, the history, goals, and varying projects. Staff members will also provide an orientation to your new town or worksite and can help you identify useful resources such as the bank, post office, internet café, lunch spots, taxi or tro-tro stations, etc.
VOLUNTEER PRICES
| Volunteer Period | Program Fees (US Dollars) | |
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| 1 Week | $ 385 ($55/Day) | |
| 10 Days | $ 500 ($50/Day) | |
| 2 Weeks | $ 630 ($45/Day) | |
| 3 Weeks | $ 840 ($40/Day) | |
| 1 Month | $1,050 ($35/Day) | |
| 2 Months | $1,800 ($30/Day) | |
| 3 Months | $2,520 ($28/Day) | |
| 4 Months | $3,240 ($27/Day) | |
| 5 Months | $3,900 ($26/Day) | |
| 6 Months | $4,500 ($25/Day) |
**If your planned stay doesn’t fit within these parameters, Civic Aid will work with you to adjust your fees appropriately to cover the dates of your stay. For instance, if you plan on being with us for 6 weeks, the additional two weeks would be billed at $35/day, the one-month daily rate.
What do my fees cover?
Airport pick-up and drop-off, orientation, Civic Aid t-shirt, program supervision, accommodation, meals, and bottled water during the volunteer program period, transportation to and from the worksites, pre-arrival and in-country 24/7 volunteer support, and administrative costs.
Internet is available
Volunteers may purchase their own data bundles to put on their own phones or they can pay into the data bundle on the Point Hope modem at the office and guesthouse. The weekly fee for the latter is $25/week, $75/month.
Additional costs are NOT included.
Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory) (you can choose your own company; we have no requirements about who to use. Here is another company some have used), vaccinations, in-country trips or tours and spending money (volunteers in Ghana generally find $30 USD to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses).
You are able to rent a vehicle with a driver from Anane Institute for in-country travel on non-work days. For Transportation (Vehicle Rental) to Tourist Sites, etc., the following applies:
| Daily Usage | $30 |
| Allowance for Driver | $15/day |
| MINIMUM TOTAL | $45/day |
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Fuel: Purchase fuel as needed during usage; Return with a full tank
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Overnight use is possible; Driver’s accommodations are expected to be covered by the traveler in addition to their own off-site accommodation.
To get started, contact us to learn more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
How can I contribute to Civic Aid?
You can support Civic Aid by making a tax-deductible donation through our website. Your contribution will help fund educational materials, healthcare missions, scholarships, microfinance programs, and more. Every dollar goes directly toward our programs, as we are entirely run by volunteers.
What type of program do donation support?
Your donations help us fund various essential programs, including:
- Providing shoes and educational materials for schoolchildren.
- Offering scholarships to students, enabling them to attend school for a year.
- Supplying medical supplies for our medical mission trips.
- Supporting microfinance initiatives for women and young girls.
- Funding our Migrants Program in Denver, assisting migrants with critical services.
Are donation tax deductible?
Yes, all donations to Civic Aid are tax-deductible as we are a registered nonprofit organization. After donating, you will receive a receipt, which can be used for tax purposes.
How does Civic Aid assists local hospitals?
We regularly donate life-saving foreign aid and medical supplies to hospitals in need. A portion of our donations is used to purchase and send critical medical supplies abroad to support healthcare facilities in developing countries. We also bring medical supplies with us during our medical mission trips to ensure our volunteers can provide effective treatment on the ground.
Can I volunteer with Civic Aid?
Absolutely! Civic Aid is always looking for passionate volunteers to support our programs. As a volunteer, you can help in various ways, from organizing local events to joining our medical and educational missions abroad. To get involved, visit our website and sign up for our volunteer program.