Join Our Pool of International Volunteers

Since 2021 Olives Rising Stars Academy has hosted volunteers from Germany, Sweden, and the UK. Volunteers stay for a minimum duration of one month and a maximum of three months, helping teach the children of the school.

  • Sensorial Number work Jolly phonics
  • Music and dance Grammar Conversation and story
  • Science Art work Geography
  • Practical life Pre writing skills Cultural studies
  • Sports

WHY VOLUNTEER?

Join us now and ultimately grab an opportunity to visit Ghana. Volunteers are invaluable assets to Olives Rising Stars Academy, especially to the children they teach. You help a child develop their life long knowledge of education and outlook the world. Make a positive impact on the children while working with other Ghanaian trained teachers. Get to learn the Ghanaian culture, meet new people and explore the beauty of our rich historical country.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER?

  • A Letter of Invitation to Ghana
  • Free accommodation for duration of stay in Kumasi
  • Tour guide (optional)
  • Certificate of honour
  • Easy access to transportation (on recommendation)

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU?

  • Pay daily for food
  • Support in payment of electricity bills
  • Share prior information about plans and schedules while in the country.

FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTIONS

Am I allowed to go out?

School is in session from 8am and closes at 3pm you are free to go anywhere you wish, provided it doesn’t affect school hours. You are however expected to be back latest by 11pm.

How do I move around Ghana?

The school would make available a chaperon who can take you anywhere around Ghana. However, you will be responsibility of catering for their feeding, transportation and accommodation (if need be) while with you.

Am I allowed to come with my partner

If your partner can teach as well, you will both have to apply as volunteers and will have different class schedules.

What If I want to shorten my stay?

You are expected to teach in the school for a minimum duration of one month, after which you are at liberty to terminate or extend your stay.

 

Do I have to be trained teacher to be a volunteer?

NO, you should however be able to teach at least sports /creativity and have the interest to teach children.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER IN OUR SCHOOL

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