Frequently Asked Questions

 

The Application Process

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What are the necessary requirements to be an Ikando volunteer?

You must:
  • Be 18 or over
  • Have fully completed our online application form.
  • Have provided us a personal or professional reference given by an employer, teacher, lawyer or doctor. This reference must include detail of the context in which the referee knows you and stating that he/she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. This reference cannot be from a family member. The referee should also provide their contact details in order that Ikando can contact them prior to your departure to confirm the reference given. This reference should be emailed by the referee to us.
  • Have made full payment 60 days prior to departure
  • Have read our terms & conditions
  • Have provided Ikando with photocopies of your travel and medical insurance certificates
  • Have provided a photocopy of the photo page of your passport (just in case these documents are mislaid during travel).
  • Have sent us information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates). We always recommend volunteers who book via the web to email us their booking.
  • Have provided Ikando with all other required documentation two weeks before arrival.

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How do I apply ?

To apply for one of our positions please complete the online application form. Please take your time to fill out this application form thoroughly, as it is used by the organisation of your choice to assess your suitability for their programme. This form does not imply an obligation or commitment to join the programme, but we do ask to only apply if you are serious about this placement. As soon as we hear back from the organisation regarding your application we will be in touch. If in the mean time you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Once approval is received from the Host Organisation we will contact you to obtain further information. As soon as we receive this information we will send you your invoice. Your invoice will be due 7 days from day of issue and only upon receipt of the deposit will your placement be secured.

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Can we fax or post the required documentation to you?

Please email all documentation to us as fax and postal services in Ghana can be very unreliable.

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What does the application process involve?

Once we receive your application form we will forward them on to the organisation of your choice for their approval. As soon as we receive written approval from them we will email you and send you an invoice. Upon receipt of the deposit your placement will be secured, you will be sent a receipt and a letter confirming your volunteer placement for your visa application. You will then be introduced via email to your in-country volunteer coordinator who will be there to help you to prepare for your trip and answer any questions you may have.

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Can I talk to a previous volunteer about their experience?

Yes you can. Please email us to request their email addresses. There are also a few blogs and handover documents online from previous volunteers detailing their volunteer experience.

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Ikando's Aims

  • To help organisations in Ghana through the provision of quality, dedicated and hard-working volunteers.

    To give volunteers and interns a positive perspective of Africa. In many ways Ghanaians are much richer than people in the West and we hope that our volunteers come to appreciate this.

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I'm traveling on my own

Not to worry! 99% of our volunteers are solo travelers. Ikando is also a great way to meet friends and meet people that could become travel buddies for weekend excursions.

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Country Info

    The Republic of Ghana lies on the Gulf of Guinea, on the western coast of tropical Africa, bisected by the Greenwich Meridian. The country lies within GMT zone.It is bordered to the West by Cote d'Ivoire, to the North by Burkina Faso, to the East by Togo and to the South by the Atlantic Ocean. Ghana is equivalent in size to Great Britain or the state of Oregon in the USA. The population of Ghana is approximately 22 million.

    The capital of Ghana is Accra, situated on the Atlantic coast about 25km West of the Greenwich meridian. The current population of Accra is just under 2 million people.

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    History of Ghana

Ghana is a fascinating culture at a cross roads between the past and the present. It is historically rich and amazingly diverse. It boasts the legacy of the great Ashanti Empire of the 11th century along with the dubious distinction of being the most traveled route for the transport of Africans to the new world.

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"There are so many things I will take away from this experience and the lessons learned will last forever. It is hard to imagine what it will be like living and working in such a completely different culture and lifestyle, so come with as little expectations as possible, patience, flexibility and an open mind. This is a truly rewarding experience, and I think no one will regret coming to Ghana."

Candice Guidry