Agriculture Internship/Volunteering In Ghana

  Ghana

Accra

Term: Throughout the year 
Length of Position: 4 weeks minimum
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: All Year

Description: Youth Drive International in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture are looking for potential volunteers to come and work with the local farmers in Ghana. You will have the opportunity to leave and work with rural farmers as well as share ideas and experiences with them. The duration period for this internship is 3-12 months and it runs all year round.

Highlights:
We are a legal entity of private and of foundational kind, endowed with juristic personality and of general public utility. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy making and grassroots levels, YDI members are attempting to build a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality, value and interdependence of social, economic and environmental policies. Youth delegates are encouraged to work with government delegates, civil society members, and other youth to promote cooperation, focusing on youth-friendly and future-oriented policies.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Qualifications: Applicants should have agricultural background and knowledge. You should be prepared to leave and work with rural farmers as well as learn new cultures.

· Minimum age, 16 years
· Interest in farming, education, media technology, entertainment, youth advocacy & sports
· Interest in learning and working with people from other cultures
· Flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm
· Participation fee

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science

Cost in US$: USD700 a month plus USD150 for additional weeks

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Participants should have agricultural background and knowledge

Age Range: minimum 16 years

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ghana Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Youth Drive International's Mission Statement: Youth Drive International (YDI) is a service oriented non-profit, non-governmental organisation which aims at empowering the youth with various tools in life to become useful citizens. We are a nonpartisan, youth-led advocacy group based in Ghana.

Year Founded: 2005