International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Ghana
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.2	04.07.2008	25.07.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.2
	
	LOCATION   Bamyili
	DISTRICT   Tamale
	REGION   Northern Region
	TYPE OF CAMP   International
	PROJECT   Construction of School
	PERIOD   4th -25th July, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS   25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	Camp site is in the Northern sector of Ghana. It is predominantly a savanna zone that is expected to experience 
	some rains around this period.  
	
	Tamale is noted for its unique cultural life, Larabanga Mosque and Mole National Park.

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct training centre for the vulnerable.  Volunteers are 
	asked to bring suitable working boots and rain coats since it may be raining during that period.  Work will involve 
	building of walls, concreting, moulding of blocks etc.  
	
	Volunteers may also engage in clean-up exercise at the community.

	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation   Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting    Lantern & Torch Light  
	Water   Bore holes.
	There will however be sachet water available for dinking 
	
	Since work shall mainly be construction, volunteers are required to come along with gloves, suitable working boots 
	and rain coats since some rains are expected.
	
	Official language for the camp is English although the local have their own dialet.
	
	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.3	CONS	11.07.2008	01.08.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.3
	
	LOCATION   Adidwan  
	DISTRICT   Sekyere East
	REGION   Ashanti Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP   International
	PROJECT    Construction of habit houses
	PERIOD   11th July – 1st August, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS   25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	Camp site is located in the forest area which is expected to experience an increase in rainfall.
	
	Ashanti Region is noted for its cultural activities which include the famous Kente, Kumasi cultural Centre, Lake 
	Bosumtwe which is a natural Lake.

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct habitat houses which is aimed at providing simple and
	 cheaper accommodation for the people who have put themselves into corporative. Work will involve mixing of 
	concrete, molding of block, laying of blocks, erection of walls etc.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation   Volunteers will sleep in school
	Lighting    Electricity
	Water   Pipe borne water

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.4	CONS	25.07.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.4
	
	LOCATION   Nkwadum
	DISTRICT   Sefwi Wiawso
	REGION   Western Region
	TYPE OF CAMP   International
	PROJECT   Construction of teacher’s quarters
	PERIOD   25th July – 15th August, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS   25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	This is a forest zone with lots of rains, which are expected increase during this time of the year.
	
	Among the tourist sites are the Ankasa Forest Reserve, Busua Beach and many other local attractions.
	
	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	The project aims at providing accommodation for teachers posted into the community. This is because many 
	teachers refuse postage to the villages because of lack of accommodation. Volunteers will be joined by the local 
	community to construct a school block.  Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, laying blocks, 
	erection of walls etc.
	
	Rainfall in the region is quite heavy so volunteers are advised to come with appropriate working kits.  Skilled men 
	are welcome.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation   Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting    Lantern  
	Water    Bore hole.
	There will however be sachet water available for dinking 

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.5	CONS	08.08.2008	29.08.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.5
	
	LOCATION   Hemang  
	DISTRICT   Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
	REGION   Central Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP   International
	PROJECT   Construction of Community Library
	PERIOD   8th – 29th August, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS   25
	
	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATON
	
	It is part of the forest area of the region which holds most of the tourist attractions of the country; these include 
	the castle which has trails of slave trade in Africa. It is expected to experience an increase in rainfall around this 
	time of the year.
	
	Other tourist attractions apart from the Castles are the Slave River at Assin Manso, Kakum National Park with the 
	only Canopy walk in West Africa.

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a community library. 
	Work will involve mixing of concrete, molding of block, lying of blocks, erection of walls etc.
	
	Technical people will be needed for the project so more carpenters and masons are needed.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation   Volunteers will sleep in a school
	Lighting     Electricity
	Water   Pipe borne water

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.6	CONS	06.06.2008	27.07.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.6
	
	LOCATION    New Ningo
	DISTRICT    Dangme West
	REGION    Gt. Accra Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP   International
	PROJECT   Construction of Computer Library
	PERIOD    06th June – 27th July, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS    25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	Located on the Gulf of Guinea, South West of the country this area experiences rainfall which is expected to 
	increase around this time of the year. It is located along the coastal savannah belt of the country. 
	
	The region is noted for the famous Makola Market, the Arts Centre, the wonderfully designed coffins at Teshie and 
	the Shai Hills

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a computer library.  Work will involve mixing of 
	concrete, molding of block, laying blocks, erection of walls etc.  VOLU started this project 2 years ago and is 
	rendering continuous service to ensure its completion.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation    Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting      Electricity 
	Water    Pipe borne water

	
	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.7	CONS	29.08.2008	19.09.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.7
	
	LOCATION    Kwahu Praso 
	DISTRICT    Kwahu South 
	REGION    Eastern Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP    International
	PROJECT    Construction of school
	PERIOD            29th August – 19 September, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS    25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	Camp site is located in a mountainous area. This area is known for its high rainfall that is likely to increase around 
	this time of the year.     
	
	In the region you will find the Akosombo Dam, Aburi Gardens, Boti Falls etc.
	
	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a school block.  Work will involve mixing of concrete,
	 molding of block, lying of blocks, erection of walls etc.
	As mentioned already Kwahu Praso is in a mountainous area and could be very cold at night.

	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation     Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting     Electricity
	Water    Pipe borne water

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.8	CONS	05.09.2008	26.09.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.8
	
	LOCATION    Kasapee
	DISTRICT    Asunsfo North
	REGION    Brong Ahafo Region
	TYPE OF CAMP    International
	PROJECT    Construction of community centre complex
	PERIOD    5th – 26th September, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS    25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	The camp area is geographically located in the middle belt of Ghana, which is a forest zone. It is going to be rainy 
	around this period
	
	Kasapee is noted for cocoa cultivation. Brong Ahafo is already described in camp # 01 can boast of monkey 
	sanctuary and water falls.

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct a Kindergarten block.  Work will involve mixing of 
	concrete, molding of blocks laying blocks, erection of walls etc.  Volunteers with some professional background in 
	construction/building are encouraged to volunteer.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation    Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting    Lantern  
	Water    Bore holes.
	There will however be sachet water available for dinking 

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 11.9	CONS	19.09.2008	10.10.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 11.9
	
	LOCATION    Tasi Atome 
	DISTRICT    Hohoe
	REGION    Volta Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP    International
	PROJECT    Construction of trails along the tourist site
	PERIOD    19th September -10th October, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS    25
	
	 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	The Area is surrounded by myriad tourist attractions and located in a forest zone. It is going to be rainy around this
	 period of the year and volunteers are asked to bring along boots and rain coats.
	
	The highest mountain in Ghana is found in the Volta Region. One can also find wonderful water falls including the 
	famous Wli water fall and a monkey sanctuary.

	DESCRIPTION OF WORK
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to construct new trails and clear the already existing trails that led 
	to the tourist site.  Work will involve clearing of weed.  
	Volunteers will need to use cutlasses and other implement to construct a path.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation    Volunteers will sleep in homes
	Lighting     Lanterns (Bring along Torch Lights)
	Water    Bore hole
	There will however be sachet water available for dinking 

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
_________________________________________________________________________

	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Ghana	GH-VOL 6.1	AG/AGRI	06.06.2008	27.06.2008	18+
	description
	GH-VOL 6.1
	
	LOCATION - Gyankufa 
	DISTRICT - Jaaman
	REGION  - Brong Ahafo Region 
	TYPE OF CAMP - International
	PROJECT - Afforestation
	PERIOD - 6th -27th June, 2008
	NO. OF VOLUNTEERS -25

	GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
	
	Camp area is geographically located in the middle belt of Ghana, which is a forest zone. It is going to be rainy 
	around this period so volunteers should bring rain coats and boots.
	
	Some tourist attractions in the region include Monkey sanctuary at Fiama, and water falls at Kintampo.

	
	DESCRIPTION OF WORK  
	
	Volunteers will be joined by the local community to brush weeds on the VOLU / Community afforestation project. 
	Dead and diseased branches will also be pruned. New seedlings will be planted in order to extend plantation size.
	
	FACILITIES
	
	Accommodation  Volunteers will sleep in a school block
	Lighting   Lanterns/ candles
	Water  Bore hole
	There will however be sachet water available for dinking 
	
	Since work shall mainly involve brushing of weeds in the field, volunteers are asked to bring suitable working boots
	 and rain coats since it may be raining during that period.  Planning of camp activities are done at the camp to suit 
	particular environment.

	DIRECTION 
	
	All foreign volunteers will be picked from the KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT by accredited persons and sent
	 to the VOLU Hostel. Briefing of volunteers takes place on a day before their departure to the camps. All monies 
	are paid at the secretariat only and not to any person any where.
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