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Disabled Rehabilitation Centre
The Rehabilitation Centre is an Institution established by the Government of Ghana under the auspices of the Ministry of Manpower Youth and Employment through the Department of Social Welfare. The prime objective of the Centre is to train all categories of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Employable Skills to enable them live independent and dignified lives in Society.
The Centre has been contributing positively towards National Development by harnessing the human resource potentials of a segment of Society that otherwise would have been marginalized. Since its inception in 1962, it has trained over eight hundred (800) persons with disabilities while training is on going. In recent times, the focus of the Rehabilitation Centre has been expanded to include Commercial Production and Marketing as a way of generating income to supplement government funding for the Centre and also to help market the products of trainees in order to increase their income levels.
Currently, there are thirty (30) trainees who are undergoing employable skills in the following trades:
• Carpentry & Joinery
• Tailoring & Designing
• Rural Craft
• Shoe making
• Orientation & Mobility Training.
The Centre is supported by the Ghanaian government and was officially opened by her Royal Highness Princess Ann of England.
Available Positions
Marketing and Business Development Officer Code: ARC01 |
Sales & Fundraising Officer They are looking for someone to help with the sales of their products and their other fundraising initiatives. This position will involve identifying points of sale and contacting potential donors. Code: ARC02 |
Fashion/Sewing Instructors Fashion and Sewing Instructors are needed to teach students basic sewing and tailoring skills and help develop good quality products that can then be sold to generate revenue. Code: ARC03 |
Carpentry Instructors Carpentry Instructors are needed to teach the disabled students basic carpentry and joinery skills and help develop & market good quality products. |
Shoe Making Instructors Shoe Making Instructors are needed to teach the disabled students basic shoemaking skills and help develop and market good quality products so a revenue can be generated. |
Village Craft Instructors Dedicated and hard-working Village Craft Instructors are needed to teach the disabled students basic craft skills such as weaving and basket making. Code: ARC06 |
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 disability issues.
- 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 volunteers.
- You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.
- You will have to be able to work with little resources.
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.
Academic credit is available for this placement. Email us for more information.
Important Details
| Project Duration | Minimum Duration 4 weeks - Maximum Duration 52 weeks (can be extended in-country) |
| Dates | You can volunteer at any time from February to June and September to December. |
| 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)
