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Microfinance and Business Development in Ghana

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The experience

Our is microfinance project is aimed at supporting low-income women in the Greater Accra region and beyond.

Volunteers work directly with beneficiaries and assist in business skills training and day-to-day microfinance functions aimed at economic empowerment.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute $30 USD a day to cover expenses for : Airport Pick - Up and Drop - Off, Accommodation, Breakfast and Dinner, Orientation, Project Development, SIM cards - that are to be handed over to the team after projects are completed Free wifi , welcome package 24 hour guidance and support , administrative fees, Certificate of participation

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We run a structured volunteer program in Ghana focused on financial inclusion and microfinance.

As a volunteer, you could help clients with loan applications, provide financial literacy education, assist with client follow-ups, and support administrative tasks.

Activities & Shift

What you might do:

Support women entrepreneurs receiving loans
Help with bookkeeping and basic business skills
Assist loan officers in training and follow-up