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Volunteers to teach English (or French) are expected to work for a period of not less than one month and must meet the following criteria:

• 18 years or above
• Proficient in English or French
• Has interest in working with young people
• Should be independent
• Strongly motivated to make their stay in Ghana a success

Important Information for All Volunteers

The educational system in Ghana follows the British academic calendar. Prospective volunteers must therefore take note of these dates. Please make sure you read through and understand the requirements:

1. If you are considering applying to volunteer to teach in Ghana, it is essential you read our FAQ on preparing to stay in Ghana. It answers all your questions on important criteria such as visas, passports, vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis and travel and health insurance.
2. You must obtain a Volunteer Visa for travel to Ghana. You must apply for this entry visa before you leave, as no visas are issued in the airport on arrival.
3. Please read our Terms and Conditions that apply to all volunteer teachers working at Westminster Comprehensive School.

Volunteer Applications

If you would like to apply to volunteer to teach English or French or you have any questions about volunteering at Westminster Comprehensive School in Ghana, please use our Application Form. Give as much information as you can about yourself, indicate your level of proficiency in teaching and the length of time and preferred dates for your volunteer post.

Someone from the school in Ghana or George Burr, our volunteer coordinator in UK, will respond to your application as soon as possible.

References

Volunteers necessarily have to provide us with a personal or professional reference given by an employer, teacher, lawyer or doctor. This reference must include detail of the context in which the referee knows you and stating that he or she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. This reference cannot be from a family member. The referee should also provide their contact details in order that Westminster Comprehensive School can contact them prior to your departure to confirm the reference given. Please ask your referee to complete this Reference Form.

Volunteers must be willing to show that they have no criminal records and that they are safe to work with children. A CRB (criminal records bureau) check may be made on applicants.

Academic Year

The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days.

The educational system in Ghana follows the British academic calendar.

Prospective volunteers must therefore take note of these approximate dates.

Term dates 2010 - 2011:

Term 1
Wednesday 1 September
to Friday 17 December 2010

Term 2
Tuesday 4 January
to Friday 8 April 2011

Term 3
Tuesday 26 April
to Friday 22 July 2011

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