Internship Opportunity to earn University Credit in Ghana

🔴 Note for Applicants: This is an unpaid, on-site international internship placement located in Accra, Ghana. Applicants are responsible for their flight, visa, accommodation and feeding. Are you ready and able to travel internationally to Ghana for this placement?

SFLIG Volunteers is a registered NGO based in Ghana offering structured, ethical international placements (2 to 12+ weeks) for university students looking to build global experience, complete gap periods, or earn academic internship credits. 

We are currently accepting applicants for our Teaching, Childcare, and Healthcare tracks in Accra, Kumasi and Cape Coast in Ghana.

EXPECTED RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching: Assist local teachers in community schools, design basic lesson plans, teach English or math, and organize creative extracurricular activities.

• Childcare: Support staff at daycares and community centers, facilitate early childhood education games, and assist with daily feeding and care routines.

• Healthcare (Pre-Med/Nursing/Public Health): Shadow local medical professionals in clinics, assist with basic patient intake, and participate in community public health outreach and health screening campaigns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 16 at the time of travel (Applicants aged 16-17 require signed parental/guardian consent).

• Must be a student or recent graduate looking for international experience.

• Clean criminal background check (required prior to departure for childcare/teaching roles).

• For Healthcare Track: Must be actively enrolled in a relevant medical, nursing, pre-med, or public health degree program. No prior medical experience is required for Teaching or Childcare tracks.

• Ability to fundraise or cover international travel costs and program fees (which cover secure housing, local meals, and 24/7 support).

SPECIFIC SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Cross-Cultural Communication: Ability to adapt to new environments and collaborate respectfully with local Ghanaian staff and community members.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfort working in developing community settings with varying resource levels.

• Teamwork & Leadership: Proactive attitude to take initiative in classrooms or clinics and work well with other international volunteers.

• Basic Teaching/Public Speaking: Ability to confidently present information to groups of children or community members. 

What Is Included in Your Secure Placement:

Safe Accommodation: Secure housing provided within a friendly volunteer house compound or local host family.

Logistics Support: Airport pickup upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and a comprehensive local orientation program.

24/7 Assistance: On-the-ground support from our dedicated local team and programmatic staff.

Academic Credit & Internship Path." SFLIG Volunteers gladly collaborates with universities to help students secure academic credit. We provide official supervisor sign-offs, mid-term/final evaluations, and customized learning hours to satisfy your department's internship. Upon successful completion, volunteers receive an official Certificate of Appreciation and formal Letters of Recommendation serving as long-term professional references for future academic or career goals as well as academic credit.

Please note: As a grassroots NGO, our international programs are self-funded. Selected participants cover an affordable, structured program placement fee that directly manages secure accommodation, local food, in-country staff operations, and community project donations. Placements operate all-year-round with highly flexible durations starting from a minimum of 2 weeks.

How to Apply: Apply directly here on Handshake! Our team reviews candidate profiles rapidly. You can also visit our website at www.sfligvolunteers.org or connect with our recruitment line on WhatsApp at +233 54 345 2300 to ask quick questions or instantly arrange a brief virtual meeting.