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This is a great opportunity to make an impact on the lives of the ever Share your knowledge of Western medical techniques at one of
growing number of orphans and street children in Ghana’s capital city, Ghana’s leading medical centres, which treats up to 500 patients every
Accra. day. In return you will get an insight into their culture and enhance
your medical skills. Activities will depend on your experience, but may
You’ll have the chance to help out in schools which have been set up
include ward rounds, ensuring proper medication is dispensed, taking
to teach these children English and vocational skills. You may be giving
patient histories, helping out with diagnoses, general consultation
lessons and running after-school activities such as art and drama,
activities and observing procedures. You must be a health professional,
which will help these youngsters make a brighter future for themselves.
medical student or have had medical work experience to participate in
It’s also very important to find ways to let the kids have some fun and
this project.
enjoy their childhood.


Ideas for Time Off
The Experience
“I’ve been living and working here for three months to get experience
1. Climb the lighthouse in Jamestown for views over central Accra
for my career. During my placement at the health clinic, I’ve spent
2. Tour Elmina Castle and the numerous smaller forts on the coast
time in the pharmacy, ultrasound and laboratories and observed
3. Take in the beauty of Amedzofe
consultations with doctors.” Ruth Bird
4. Visit the National Museum for a fascinating insight into Ghana’s past
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Capital city Accommodation: Shared with Location type: Capital city Included in this project:
others in guesthouses in Accra • Airport pick-up
Activities: Sports, music, drama, Activities: General medical
• Orientation
arts, teaching English Meals: Self-catering activities. Varies depending on
• 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
experience and skills of volunteer
Resources: Basic, so you may Included in this project: • Accommodation
want to bring along teaching • TEFL certification Resources: Well resourced
resources and games to play with • Airport pick-up
Accommodation: Shared with
the children • Orientation
others in guesthouses in Accra
• 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
• Accommodation Meals: Self-catering
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