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Life Bridge 68 Foundation
The core business of this Non-Governmental Organisation is to engage government, non government and other stake holders in developing innovative, self sustainable and comprehensive educational programmes to improve the life and well being of individuals, especially children, and society as a whole.
The mission of Life Bridge is to train and work with well-resourced institutions and professionals to prepare the students to excel academically and socially. This will be achieved by providing students with effective academic programmes, entrepreneurial skills, applied research, extra-curricular activities and mentorship.
Ongoing programmes include:
- Reading & Resource Centre
- Adult Literacy Programme
- Nursery & Crèche
- Homework Club
- Saturday Childcare Services
- Post Marital Counseling
Available Positions
Nursery Coordinator Code: LB01 |
Adult Literacy Instructor An instructor is required for the day-to-day running of the Adult Literacy Programme. This will include planning, implementing and evaluating the Programme, including encouraging more people to participate in the programme.
Code: LB02 |
Reading Club Coordinator The coordinator will help with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the reading programme, including helping the members to read. They are looking for outgoing and lively volunteers who are happy to get stuck in. Code: LB03 |
Child Care Assistant A child care assistant is required to help with the looking after of children in the crèche and nursery, this includes washing & feeding the children. The assistant will be required to give lots of love and attention to the children. |
Administrator The foundation requires an administrator to help with the day-to-day running of the organisation and help it implement it's five-year programme. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience. |
Web Designer The volunteer will be working on the website for the foundation. The website needs to include information on the projects and its members, and provide a holistic view of the foundation and the important work it does. Code: LB06 |
Fundraiser A volunteer Fundraiser is required to write grants, develop a fundraising plan and research and develop new partnerships. This will include planning and running fundraising events. |
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Requirements:
- You must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- You must have a background of relevance to the individual position and have a strong interest in education and child development
- In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all volunteers are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive interns .
- You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.
Documentation Requirements:
- A completed application form - required for application.
- 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, verifying your CV and stating that he/she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. 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 info [at] ikando.org.
- A copy by email to info [at] ikando.org of your travel (including medical) insurance certificates.
- Information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates). We always recommend volunteers who book online to email us their booking.
- A copy of the photo page of your passport to be emailed to info [at] ikando.org.
All Documentation must be sent to us at least two weeks before arrival.
Important Details
| Project Duration | Minimum Duration 4 weeks - Maximum Duration 26 weeks (can be extended in-country) |
| Dates | You can volunteer at any time throughout the year. |
| Pricing | £ 715 for 4 weeks, £92 per week thereafter. For prices in your local currency click here. |
| Deposit | £ 150 (included in total price) |
| Location | Accra |
| Airport to fly into | Accra Airport (ACC) - (also known as Kotoka International Airport) |
| In-country Budget | From $50 on a tight budget to $150 p/week if you wish to explore Ghana. Read more... |
Click here for more information on our pricing.
What’s included in the project fees?
• Accommodation
• Welcome pack
• In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• 24/7 Emergency support.
What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local GP)
• Insurance (required)
Health and Safety
Ghana is one of the safest countries in Africa. In the Global Peace Index it is ranked above the US. It is the perfect introduction for first time volunteers to Africa. It has a democratic electoral process and a stable economy. Our ten-strong team in Ghana is there to ensure your health and safety at all times and you'll have emergency support 24/7.
Accommodation
The volunteer will be housed in our accommodation in the centre of town, with it possible to walk from the accommodation to nearby shops, communication centres, bars and restaurants. The spacious accommodation with a fully furnished kitchen is well maintained and has live-in staff to ensure you are well looked after. The surrounding garden and balconies overlooking Accra are perfect for chill out sessions with fellow volunteer housemates.
Food
Food is not included in our placements as in our experience volunteers prefer to cater for themselves. We have a fully furnished kitchen and our staff will show you where you can do your shopping. Western-style supermarkets and the bustling markets can be found nearby. A weekly vegetable & fruit shop can cost as little at $10, however shopping at the western-style supermarkets can be quite dear as most goods are imported.
"Quarshi (Ikando Staff) will introduce you to a woman named Felicia who sells mangos and bananas. Her mangos may very well be the sweetest in town. And, you will love shopping in the market." Elise Wray.
Airport Pick up
An Ikando member of staff will be at the airport arrivals to meet you and take you to the Accra accommodation. Please be aware that arrivals is located outside the airport, just keep an eye out for a sign with your name on it. Please ensure you send us your flight details two weeks before arrival.
Flights
Volunteers must arrange their own flights to Accra Airport (ACC). Please be aware that you should aim to arrive on the day your placement is due to start. If you are unable to do so please just check first with your volunteer coordinator whether the new dates also work for us. The following airlines fly into Accra:
- Alitalia (Lagos, Rome-Fiumicino)
- British Airways (London-Heathrow)
- Delta Air Lines (New York-JFK)
- EgyptAir (Cairo)
- Emirates (Abidjan, Dubai)
- Ethiopian Airlines (Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Lome)
- Ghana International Airlines (London-Gatwick, Dusseldorf)
- Kenya Airways (Nairobi, Freetown, Monrovia)
- KLM (Amsterdam)
- Lufthansa (Frankfurt, Lagos)
- South African Airways (Johannesburg)
