Purpose
Promote sustainable farming practices
Start dates
Programs start on the 1st and 15th of every month
Duration
Choose from 1-24 weeks
Volunteer hours
Up to 5 hours a day
Age
Volunteers aged 18+ and families
Accommodation
Volunteer house
This program is ideal for:
Fit and active volunteers who are keen to get stuck in with a range of farming tasks, including some that can be physically demanding. No prior knowledge of farming is required but volunteers with farm experience may be able to assist in developing the project and teaching new techniques to locals.
Project details
Interested in getting your hands dirty as an Agriculture volunteer in Ghana? International Volunteer HQ’s Agriculture project aims to be a sustainable food provider for IVHQ’s Childcare volunteer placements in the region. Volunteers will gain experience in agriculture and animal husbandry while helping local farmers provide food and resources for disadvantaged children in their communities.
What to expect and how you’ll make an impact
Food can be scarce for those in low-income communities in Ghana, and there is much to be gained by having it grown by local agriculturists. Volunteers can be a great help to farmers who need extra pairs of hands to scale their production and make their operations more efficient and sustainable. The focus of this project is to address the difficulties facing IVHQ’s Childcare projects in terms of providing a sustainable food source for the children. To support the placements where our Childcare volunteers work, the produce grown through the Agriculture project is donated to supplement the children’s diet.
As an Agriculture volunteer your tasks will depend on the season and your exact placement, which will be determined based on the needs of the local community. You should expect volunteer work to be physical and labor intensive. More experienced volunteers may be able to assist in developing the project and teaching new techniques to locals, helping them to farm their crops and animals more effectively.
Farming volunteer work usually involves:
- Helping with crops including corn, eggplants, capsicums and palms
- Farming animals like pigs, rabbits, goats and chickens
- Clearing and developing land for crops
- Fertilizing, planting and nurturing crops
- Teaching farming techniques to locals
- Fencing
- Assisting with purchasing, moving and caring for stock
Work on the Agriculture project usually stops during the hottest period of the day. During the break you are able to help with other projects if you like.
Why do Agriculture volunteering in Ghana with IVHQ?
As an Agriculture volunteer in Ghana you’ll be adding value to the local community, while also developing personally and professionally by:
- Improving food security for young children
- Providing much-need help to local farmers
- Supporting sustainable farming practices
- Developing your communication skills
- Gaining agriculture experience
- Immersing yourself fully in the Ghanian culture
- Experiencing life outside the main cities of Ghana
Volunteer requirements
Volunteers need to be 18 years or over to participate in this program, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are under the age of 18, IVHQ offers alternative volunteer opportunities for teens. Visit our High School Volunteer Abroad page to learn more.
All volunteers are required to pre-arrange a visa to enter Ghana, obtain adequate volunteer travel insurance and provide IVHQ with a criminal background before departure.
Are you eligible to volunteer?
Submit a free application so we can confirm your eligibility and check availability for your preferred dates.
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