Plant Roots, Cultivate Change: Join Our Farming Project in Ghana!
The experience
Join our vibrant agriculture and gardening project and help cultivate a greener future with our passionate Ghanaian NGO! Our garden isn’t just about growing food — it directly supports our school, providing free education and daily meals for over 200 Ghanaian children. From planting crops to nurturing community gardens, you’ll get hands-on farming experience while making a lasting impact.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 100
Per week
Description:
The majority of the fee is being used for the accommodation but also for other services like Airport Pick-up and Drop-off as well as materials used within the project. A small part goes to the project as a donation.
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.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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.
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Our Agriculture and Gardening Project is at the heart of our mission to support free education and daily meals for over 200 Ghanaian children. Volunteers play a crucial role in nurturing and expanding our garden, which serves as a sustainable food source for our school. Key tasks include:
🌾 Garden Care: Watering, weeding, mulching, and ensuring the overall health of our plants.
🌱 Plant Nursing: Propagating seeds, nurturing seedlings, and preparing young plants for the garden.
🏗️ Building & Maintenance: Constructing and maintaining garden beds, compost areas, and irrigation systems.
🌿 Expansion & Sustainability: Enlarging the garden, introducing new crops, and exploring eco-friendly farming practices.
🌍 Greening the Future: Help us plant the seeds for a greener tomorrow! Future plans include making our school grounds lush with trees, creating shaded learning areas, and possibly growing a small forest around the school.
Activities & Shift
Your workday goes from 9am to 3pm usually. Most of