PROGRAMS
The volunteering
is done through 3(three) types of activities: [click
here for our
up-coming event]
i. international
short-term working/exchange programmes at any time of the year.
ii. international
medium term working/exchanging projects at any time of the year.
iii. international
long term working/exchanging projects at any time of the year.
iv.
organization of drumming lessons by wosovo
WHAT IS A WORK
CAMP?
An International work camp is an experience of living in community done
through voluntary work in the frame of projects proposed by the local
organizations/communities the participants are normally invited from a wide
range of countries, preferably an even number of men and women to assist
children home, basic schools (i.e. teaching of English , Sciences, Mathematics,
French etc...) and caring for people in leprosarium etc...[Click
here for online application form]
VOLUNTEERS'
HOSTING CONDITIONS.
During the working and exchange programme, the volunteers are normally hosted in
family's houses. It is however expected that the volunteers will participate in
the daily life of the host community with the aim of having a maximum exchange
interaction and experience with the people concerned. Accommodation is free but
volunteers will contribute towards the expense of the daily meals.
COST
i. An amount of $350 is paid to WOSOVO as a participation fee (membership fee, orientation, administration i.e. arranging for
the programme, postage, email etc)
ii. Apart from the participation fee, volunteers are responsible for their
travel costs from their countries of origin to the working / exchange programme
location. Volunteers will contribute $150 per month towards feeding.
iii.Accomodation fee for the first three (3) nights you may stay in Accra, Ghana
varies from $6 to $25 per day depending on the type of place you prefer to stay.
Concerning the amount of money you will spend on your own for tips within the
country, entertainment, accomodation etc... you may find more on the following
web site:
www.ghana.com.
The week-ends are free to enjoy through trips and visits to tourist attractions
etc.
SAFETY
Any valuable documents you bring (money, passport, ticket etc...) can be kept
with WOSOVO's suggested agent.
ITEMS NEEDED
Mosquito net, and cram sheet sleeping bag, work clothes, summer clothes, some
warm clothes for evenings like jumper and jeans, sun cream, hat, sandals /
comfortable working shoes, rain coat and some gifts from your country (optional)
are needed to ensure ones comfortability.
NOW!!!
. WOSOVO has a big dream and it's with your participation that we can
succeed.
. We would still be grateful that at any point in
time if you decide not to be a participant in our programs, your small aid in
cash or kind would be equal to you offering yourself to serve with us.
. We hold in high esteem our link with your part of
the world and it is our hope that as you read through our programs you
would respond to us positively.
PAST VOLUNTEERS
- Working with WOSOVO for 12 weeks has broaden my
knowledge and need to render services to the deprived.
MARIEKE -- U.S.A.
- It is good helping the economically disadvantaged as a
philanthropist. The children need assistance.
- Congrats! WOSOVO appreciate your efforts and entreat will
individuals and organization to give their support.
- Felicitations et au boulot!
STEPHANIE - FRANCE
- Working with WOSOVO has broaden my scope of international
humanitarian assistance, most especially handicapped in typical rural parts of
Ghana!
kudos to WOSOVO
and its participants.
MENSAH - GHANA
