Home Care Supporter

Orphanage homes are less care in Ghana and samba have taken this opportunity to help these kids with the help of volunteers assisting the orphans with basic needs

At the beginning of the project Volunteers will present and get to know each other's cultural traditions, music and dances of the countries from which they are and the dance that they practice.
Volunteers work 6 to 8 hours a day to assist the local staff in a partner orphanage to care for orphans ranging from infants to adolescents.
Volunteers partake in different daily activities including encouraging good hygiene habits, help children do their homework, play games with the children and many more roles and responsibilities.
Volunteers also spend part of their time assisting in teaching the children at the Orphanage school.
Subjects including English, Mathematics, basic Science and Computer Studies, French and other games or educational activities that can be introduced by the volunteer to create a wonderful learning environment for the orphans

Typical day

As a volunteer in Ghana, you will be working with children from impoverished backgrounds at an orphanage or childcare. You may also work with volunteers or assistants at the center. Depending on your individual interests and skills, and on the needs of the local staff, your daily activities involve, but are not limited to:

Teaching basic English, Math, Science, Physical Education, or other subjects of interestProvide care, love and attention to childrenProviding daily care to the children such as preparing meals and watching over themHelp them with their homeworkParticipate in playtime activitiesEducating on personal hygiene, and safety rules and precautionsDeveloping stimulating new ideas to interest the children to learnOrganizing and leading extracurricular activities such as games, sports, art, music, dancing, story-telling, drama lessons, etc.Assisting the local staff with administrative duties, promoting fundraising activities, and helping to plan events and excursions for the children

How You Can Make a Difference

Due to this project, orphanages are able to stay afloat and provide the children with the necessities. Besides lightening the load of the staff, your participation as a volunteer in Ghana will be helping the orphanage to be financially viable. You'll also be the shining light for the children and bring about a fresh and positive energy in the orphanage. You'll also play the role of a friend and mentor to the children, turning them into confident individuals capable of believing in themselves. The love and attention that these children get from volunteers will uplift their spirits and put a smile on their faces.