Do I need any specific skills to volunteer abroad? No. Our placements are designed to accommodate all levels of skills and experience
How safe are the Premier Volunteers Programs? Safety is our number one priority. At PREVOG we operate programs in carefully chosen areas that offer a safe environment for the volunteer. We take great strides to ensure the safety of our volunteers.
What are the accommodation and food arrangement? The accommodation we provide are HOME - BASE STRUCTURE in which we have rented for the program. PREVOG'S typical housing consists of a comfortable house in a safe, conveniently-located neighborhood, Clean, fenced. Lodging arrangements always have basic amenities like modern toilet facility and running water (including hot water where appropriate). As part of the PREVOG's program, local cooks prepare and serve daily meals. If you do wish to arrange your own food due to special dietary restrictions or preferences, then discuss it with the volunteer coordinator that you will be corresponding with so that this can be taken into account.
Can I go out for dinner?
Ghana, there are many delicious dishes, such as beans and fried plantains, fufu (mashed yam or cassava), ken key (fermented corn meal) and ground nut soup. Large grocery stores are in Ghana which sells products common in the US, UK etc(cookies, cheese and other pre-packaged items)There are local markets that sell fresh produce such as tomatoes, pineapples, oranges, bananas etc.
Will there be time to travel when I'm volunteering?
Free time is available some afternoons, most evenings, and every weekend. Our local staff can give you suggestions for places to visit, or you can create your own agenda. During your weekend you can take excursions to other parts of the country, or you may choose not to travel, and stay in town to get to know the community better. You may also choose to travel before or after the program
How long can I volunteer?
The Volunteer program ranges from a minimum of 2 weeks to a maximum of 12 months.
Will I have a specific placement for my volunteer work, or will I be involved in more than one?
Volunteer placements with the community organizations are personalized according to your chosen area of focus, taking into account your skills and interests, the duration of your program, your specific learning objectives, and the service and support you can provide at your program placement.
Can you tell me more about the community organization I will be volunteering with? Through our experience, we've learned that most communities have already developed their own answers to local issues and that service comes with recognizing and honoring those solutions. This ensures that our work is always locally designed and driven as well as sustainable. Our Programs Director works closely with these organizations to ensure that quality and value of the programs to the community are substained.
On arrival, what are the arrangements for collection at the airport? If you inform us of your flight details, then we will ensure that arrangements are made to warmly welcome you at the airport.
Can I go in a group with friends, colleagues, or relatives?
Yes, you can go in a group as long as the program is not overbooked and also depending on the size of your group.
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