Sebastian Smith's Volunteer Work

Sebastian SmithSebastian Smith volunteered at the Vivibon School in Accra, Ghana as a volunteer teacher. He sums up his impressions, excitement and expectations below:

Since arriving in Ghana, I have met very friendly people who actively seek friendship and are always willing to help me.

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My Summer Internship Work

Carolyn MurphyMy experience at Humanity World International has been amazing. Paul Badasu, the Director, was extremely helpful and accommodating. He was happy to drive the volunteers places and carefully looked after the volunteers.

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My Travel Advice

Carrie Beattie (left), Lewis Cox (right)Before coming to Ghana, I had bought the Bradt guide, which I believe is the only guide which focuses purely on Ghana – the others cover all of West Africa, and thus cannot be as in depth. I recommend you buy this guide too, as it contains some great

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Lending a Helping Hand

Sarah GostenikSarah Cass Gostenik volunteered at the Mc Colin's Preparatory Center in Ho. She taught computer and performed other tasks. During her volunteer time, she donated school supplies including a printer for the center.

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My Amazing African Journey

Erica HemenwayThe month I spent in Ghana passed so quickly and yet when I remember what I saw, what I experienced and what I learned, I cannot believe I wasn’t there any longer. I think back often to my children in Adaklu-Wumenu and at New Nation School in Accra.

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My Summer Volunteer Work

I had a wonderful time in Ghana. I taught first, second, and third graders how to use computer in a computer lab. The children were so eager to learn and they catch on very quickly.

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My First Trip to Africa

Emma DicksonFor someone who had never been to Africa, coming to Ghana was understandably a culture shock but once I had adjusted to ‘African time’ and the Ghanaian way of life it was a truly welcoming culture, and I really enjoyed my time there.

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My African Summer

Stephanie McMillenThe closest I had ever been to a foreign country was New York City. After approval from Bush School faculty and staff, as well as an extensive online search for a vessel to get me there, I hooked up with a non-governmental organization based in Ghana called Humanity World International.

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My African Adventure

My experience in Ghana was honestly more amazing and fulfilling than I ever imagined being possible. I did not go into the trip seeking a life changing experience, but I came home fulfilled, opened, touched, and finding new changes in my perspectives everyday.

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Helping African Kids Learn

After weeks of email exchanges and preparation, Professor John Marshall and Gail Marshall (husband and wife) arrived on April 4, 2009 to offer a helping hand to the children of Denu. Gail spent most of her time with the kids in the nursery school while John mostly worked with the older children.

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