Volunteer Teaching English In Ghana

If you are looking to pursue a career in teaching and love working with young people, then our Teaching Project is for you.
A volunteer Teaching placement in Ghana gives you plenty of practical classroom experience, along with building your lesson planning skills. You can use this to give your CV an extra edge, and it will give you a lot to talk about in interviews and on applications.

You’ll gain teaching work experience in Ghana at a local school. You’ll also support the work of the teacher there by teaching English. You can get involved in the following activities:
• Run educational English lessons for the children
• Assist the local teachers with teaching other subjects like maths and IT
• Get involved in extracurricular activities like French, music, art, drama and sports
• Prepare lessons under the supervision of local teachers
• Participate in after school reading clubs on a weekly basis
At your volunteer teaching placement in Ghana, you’ll help:

With a population of almost three million, Ghana’s capital city is a constant hive of activity. Watch the female traders carrying baskets and colourful merchandise on their heads as you maneuver through the gridlocked streets to get to the school where you’ll be working. There is a wealth of history in this town and many museums, markets, and monuments for you to explore.

Wake up in your host family’s house every morning, get dressed, and have breakfast in the kitchen area. Eat a plate of breads and spreads before grabbing your packed lunch and heading out the door. Jump into a tro tro or shared taxi and make your way to the school. On your first day, HRN staff will accompany you to show you the way.
A typical day starts at 8am and finishes between 2-4pm, with a half hour break around 10am and an hour lunch break at 12pm. You’ll work Monday to Friday and have the weekends free to explore and relax.

The aim of this project is to support local teachers and help students improve their English.
Although English is the country’s official language, many local children grow up speaking their local tribal languages such as Twi, Ewe, or Ga. With English becoming the main spoken language in education, business and other aspects of life, it is vital for children to learn English. This will ensure they have better career prospects open to them later in life.