DIVOG is looking for volunteers to volunteer on this project areas all year
Service Delivery: working to improve the quality and availability of vital basic services to people in greatest need
Building Individual Capacity: working alongside colleagues to share skills
Strengthening Organizational Capacity: working with organizations to strengthen systems, planning and management
Institutional Development: working to increase organizations' abilities to network and influence policy at the local, national and international level.
VOLGA SUMMER CAMP (Available in June-August )
Most of the communities in Ghana do not have basic physical infrastructures like toilets, proper classrooms, playgrounds, libraries, or even drinking water. Therefore, the community members are facing many problems and often find it difficult to enjoy these basic amenities that the city dwellers enjoy at their tax paying expense. DIVOG has been working very hard with our local partners to provide interested communities with volunteers who are ready to help construct basic infrastructures and other desperately needed improvements.

In this program interested individuals, students, tourists, professionals, organizations, and other groups can give support by contributing funds and materials or by getting themselves involved in construction program.
Note: Volunteers do not need to have any skills or knowledge about construction, as they will mainly be doing unskilled work such as digging, mixing sand and cement, carrying rocks, sand and bricks, fetching water, and painting the school buildings. They will be led and work together with local skilled people who will be providing free labour for the improvement of their communities.

EDUCATION -TEACHING (Available all year round)
? Prevention education and awareness
? Providing basic eduation, particularly for girls
? Improving the quality of secondary education, particularly in maths, science and English as a Foreign Language
? Developing informal education and vocational training
? Information Technology teaching (IT)

HIV and AIDS (Ask about availability)
? Prevention education and awareness
? Providing care and support for people living with HIV and AIDS
? Supporting orphans andvulnerable groups

WORKING WITH ORPHANAGE ( Available all year round)
Our orphanage program is focused on addressing the needs of the street children forced out of their homes through poverty, death of parents, neglect or abuse. This project presents the opportunity to help Street Children and those who have lost their rights to leave a happy life. You will be working at an orphanage or a day care centre for children in Ghana. The children live in the orphanage until they are adopted or placed with family members that can take better care of them. As a volunteer working on our Orphanage Program, you will be filling an important role in the lives of these needy children, as well as assisting the hardworking staff at the orphanage.
You can help with all manner of tasks at the centre. Help is needed in everything from cooking and serving food to the children, to assisting with their basic education with sports and English lessons. You may also get involved with counseling sessions, so there are real prospects to make a difference.
NOTE: You will need to be flexible, and have patience, compassion and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will inevitably encounter within your role. To ensure that you get the most out of and contribute fully to your placement, a pro-active attitude is essential. Volunteers at this orphanage must have, above all, a love of children and a commitment to the project.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING (Available all year round)
? Delivering health and social services, particularly in community settings
? Addressing causes of ill health, including sanitation and water supply
? Promoting health and health education
? Working in the hospitals as assistant
SECURE LIVELIHOODS (Available all year round)
? Building the capacity of organisations through management training, fundraising, and networking support
? Supporting enterprise development where it provides livelihood opportunities for disadvantaged people
? Promoting resource conservation
DIVOG INTERNSHIP (Available all year round)
Our internship program is especially for international students to provide tremendous opportunities to gain invaluable practical work experience, and cultural immersion opportunities that are second to none.
The internship program also provide an excellent opportunity for you to gain practical international work experience in the field of your choice while affording you the chance to experience the unique wonders Ghana has to offer. The program director and our country coordinator will monitor the intern's progress and also serve as supervisor for the duration of the program. The participant is also guaranteed a certificate from our program director upon successful completion of the program.

Studying abroad will expose you to diverse people and viewpoints, and you will get to experience a different way of life apart from where you are coming from. You will be immersed in the language, culture, and people of Ghana and will get to experience life as a resident, not as a mere tourist.
SPORTS VOLUNTEERS (Available all year round)
DIVOG works alongside schools and local coaches, helping with soccer and general fitness training. You don't need to be qualified, as ports star or even terribly good at soccer to take part. Just your presence and support will help the student?s language skills and general education.
For people with more sports skills we have placements that are keen to have volunteers with previous coaching experience and anyone with first aid qualifications would also be welcomed. The main focus for volunteers is working on timetabled soccer coaching but there are also opportunities to help teach other sports. Your Role: With your passion of sport, you will help develop the children's skills and instruct them in football activities. Assist coaches in football classes - through skill development, coordination skills, game preparation and training drills. Help in the organization of training sessions and competitions. Referee short games for children at the project and in the local community. Give advice and lessons on football tactics and take part in football camps Optional teaching.

Who volunteers?
Anyone between 16-65 years regardless his/her nationality and back ground. The common characteristic is their willingness to help. Our volunteers donate their time and money to conserve and protect the environment, uplift and build positive communities, teach children and adults, and promote health, education, and ecological awareness in Ghana.

Who will I be helping?
You will be helping our partner organizations and the communities with which they work. Your assistance will benefit local environmental and community advocates who have spent their lives promoting a specific cause. And most importantly, the people, wildlife, and the environmental causes aided by our projects will positively benefit from your work.

Why should I pay to volunteer?
We do not receive any financial support or funding of any kind so volunteers have to fund their projects themselves. The money you pay allows us to provide you with all supports and services. We have built our reputation on this and we believe that this is what makes our projects work for volunteers. You will be working in places where you are genuinely needed and also our partners are non-profits organizations doing meaningful, much-needed work in their local communities in Ghana, in addition, a specific amount of your volunteer fees are used as a donation to these organizations to keep the projects running.

What do they use the donation for?
The donation is used for basic facility needs, such as electricity and plumbing. Some of it is also used to buy much-needed school and medical supplies or building materials. The staffs on our project are also supported by this donation.

What about the rest of my fees?
The rest of the fee also covers: Airport Pick Up, Transportation to placement, Orientation, 24/7 in Country Support, Food, Accommodation and our services, see the About Our Service page.
We want you to have a worthwhile and successful Volunteer experience. Our staffs are dedicated to helping you plan your trip and to make sure it goes smoothly. When you contact us, you are guaranteed quality service and assistance. The staff at DIVOG will help you choose a location and a program, set up accommodations and help you with your travel plans. Our purpose is to help you reach your goals as a volunteer.

PROJECT QUESTIONS

Who can work with DIVOG?
In order to join our projects, DIVOG only requires that you are 16 years old and above,eligible to enter the country where your project is based. All nationalities are welcome.

Can I get help paying for my trip?
DIVOG has prepared a Fundraising Tips package to help you with ideas for how to raise funds for your trip. Please ask your DIVOG Advisor if you'd like to receive this package after paying your program deposit.

Where will I live while I'm volunteering?
Each project has different living arrangements. You will either live in a host family or in volunteer housing, dormitories or camps. The project page for each project can tell you the exact living situation for your particular project.

Do I need to be able to speak a foreign language in order to join the program?
In Ghana, people speak English, so communication should not be a problem. For volunteers interested in exploring local language and culture, DIVOG organizes a 2-week extensive language and cultural program.
Because we believe that learning a bit of the local language will make your experience more interesting, productive, and meaningful. DIVOG makes it easy for you to learn the language of your host country by scheduling language instruction around your volunteer work. However, knowledge of a foreign language is not a requirement on any of our projects.

Are there any other requirements?
Skills and requirements vary on a project-to-project basis. All of our projects include training if specific skills are required for that particular project.

When do projects start?
Some projects have specific start dates, but others allow volunteers to start any day year-round. This information can be found on each project page.

What would happen if I decided not to stay for the entire duration of the program?
Once the volunteer makes a decision and pays for the program fee, upon receipt of invoice, DIVOG will not refund any program fee under any circumstances.

How long do projects last?
Our projects last from 2 week to 12 or a year depending on arrangement. The majority of projects have a length of 4 weeks.

When should I apply?
We ask our volunteers to apply in full at least a month before the departure date. If you can, you should plan about 3 months to a year ahead, as most projects fill up quickly.

What is the application process?
The easiest way to apply is by enrolling by emailing or calling us for the application to be sent to you. To reserve your space on any project.

May I go to more than one project location?
Yes. Spending time in more than one region can expose you to different languages, projects, and cultures. DIVOG staff can recommend projects to combine and help you arrange a Combination Project Package.

How should I pay for my project?
You can pay for your project by cash or wire tansfer. You can also make a wire transfer to our Bank Account.

Can I get college credit for volunteering?
It is possible to get credit for many of our volunteer projects. Please contact your university for credit information. We would be happy to provide any documentation requested by your university.

ABOUT OUR SERVICES

Why should I choose DIVOG?
DIVOG is committed to finding the best projects in Ghana and to ensuring that you have an incredible volunteer experience. Our experienced staff will help you find a project that suits your personality and skills, make sure that your trip goes as smoothly as possible, and answer any questions that you have about travelling, projects, or any other concerns that may arise.

Fees:

Volunteer Program:
Registration: $50
2-4 Weeks: $500
$125 each additional week

Internship Program:
Registration: $70
2-4 Weeks: $600
$150 each additional week

Language and Cultural Lessons:
Registration: $60
2-4 Weeks: $650
$160 each additional week

DIVOG programs include the following:

* Accommodation - We arrange lodging during the course of your project, either with carefully selected local host families or in volunteer housing at the project sites.
* Meals - All of our projects include meals prepared by host families, project staff, or on a rotating basis by the volunteers themselves.
* Transportation - Whether it's arranging airport pick-up or providing transportation to project sites, we make sure you get where you need to be.
* Project Training - While none of our projects require special skills or previous experience, all programs have orientations to help familiarize you with your volunteer work.
* Language Classes - DIVOG makes it easy for you to learn the language of the country in which you volunteer by scheduling intensive language classes around your volunteer work.
* Activities - Many of our projects offer workshops, activity programs to help you experience the local culture.
* In-Country Support - From the moment you are met at the airport you are part of a team of staff and volunteers in your destination. Our in-country staffs are there to make sure your placement runs smoothly and that you are as effective as you can be during your time with us. They also play an important role in organizing your placement and accommodation before you arrive. We pride ourselves on the attention we pay to each individual volunteer. Tell us you are a vegetarian, for example, and our team will make sure your host-family knows what type of vegetarian you are before you arrive!
* Insurance ? Volunteers are to purchased their own Medical and Emergency Travel Insurance from their local travel agent before coming.
* Country Information and Orientation - DIVOG will provide you with information packages on the country and program in which you will be volunteering.
* Volunteer Advisors - Our volunteer travel advisors are ready to answer your questions, help you choose the right program for you, and give you up-to-date details about your trip, location, and program whenever you contact us.