With Us
Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer experience overseas? As a local, grassroots NGO in Ghana, the expertise and experience that volunteers bring can be enormously helpful in building our capacity.
We recognise the value of internships not only as a learning opportunity for our interns, but also as a chance for us to help create the next generation of leaders in the anti-slavery world. International internships are also increasingly a valued part of a well-rounded resume or CV.
Applications are rolling and based on the needs of the organisation. As our needs change over time, the opportunities listed below are examples of the kinds of roles we look for.
Duration
Two to six months
Costs
Internships are unpaid; interns are responsible for their own costs while at Challenging Heights
Applications
Internships are unpaid; interns are responsible for their own costs while at Challenging Heights
How To Apply
Email info@challengingheights.org
Where You Can Make A Difference
proposals — get in touch and tell us how you would like to contribute.
Economic Development
Psychologist / Social Worker
Monitoring & Evaluation Expert
Teacher Trainers
Our school, Odobirba Academy, seeks volunteer teacher trainers, mentors, and volunteers who can produce high-quality training content.
Librarians
Support our 50-seat library: guide children in reading, shelve books, teach shelving, and help children register as members and borrow books.
English, Maths & Science Teachers
Teach our elementary school children, whose educational levels are equivalent to pre-high-school adolescents, in core academic subjects.
Musicians
Help roll out music programmes for over 1,000 school children: voice trainers, choir directors, music teachers, pianists, guitarists, and other instrumentalists
Dramatists
Use local content to teach, train, and direct children in drama performances that build confidence and convey important messages.
Sports Coaches
Coach soccer, volleyball, tennis, Tae Kwon Do, athletics, and more — from school teams to divisional football. Coaches for all ages are welcome, as are small volunteer groups.
Research
Design and conduct an intensive research project with our staff or in the field. While we have specific research needs, we welcome proposals from all.
Partnerships & Fundraising
Cultivate partnerships in Ghana and abroad, contribute to fundraising proposals, design fundraising tools, and help set up online fundraising programmes.
Reading Tutor / After-School Coach
Work as a reading and literacy tutor for small groups at the library, organise indoor and outdoor play, and facilitate child rights clubs after school.
Human Resources
Provide human resource or secretarial support and help with the organisation’s HR activities.
Advocacy
Assist our communications and advocacy programme by researching, writing policy papers, and meeting with key stakeholders.
Ready to join us
Apply to Volunteer
Whether one of the roles above fits your skills or you have a different contribution in
mind, we would love to hear from you. Send us a message introducing yourself and
how you would like to help.
or email us directly at info@challengingheights.org